We work in an environment that is interesting and meaningful. We’re Australia’s submarine company, and every day we’re supporting the Royal Australian Navy to protect Australia’s national security and to bring its submariners home safely.

If you are looking for a role that makes a difference, we’ll provide you with the opportunity to grow your career that offers flexibility and security to balance life and work. It’s why working at ASC is like no other job. It’s a deeper purpose that we can all be proud of.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Certification Technical Officer Manager, the Safety & Certification Technical Officer is responsible for contributing to the operational readiness of submarines’. The role will also have a heavy involvement with stakeholders of all levels in the Submarine Enterprise both in an operational environment and during the maintenance availabilities and Full Cycle Dockings.

This role is a full time Permanent position, based in Osborne, SA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Witnessing activities to support the management of the SUBSAFE boundary;
• Operate the Submarine Safety Control Centre (SSCC)
• Conduct the duties of Platform Safety Coordinator (PSC) and/or Duty Platform Coordinator (DPC) (dependent on attained qualifications)
• Contribute to the review and update of technical and test documentation
• Support the SUBSAFE Coordinator role during designated periods for designated maintenance availabilities

About you 

• Appropriate trade qualifications with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a maritime, naval or dockyard environment
• Good information technology skills and awareness/knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Experience in managing multiple challenging stakeholders
• Demonstrated strong initiative

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance, an Australian Defence Security Clearance and an ability to access protected US defence technology. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearances and approvals.

Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role requires an ability to access protected US defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

Benefits

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
• Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work - life balance.
• Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
• Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
• Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
• Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
• A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
• Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.

About ASC

ASC has served as Australia’s submarine builder and sustainer for over 35 years. ASC built the Collins Class submarines and now sustains the fleet in Osborne, South Australia and in Henderson, Western Australia. Supported by its predominantly Australian supply chain and a highly skilled workforce, we deliver submarine capability and availability to the Royal Australian Navy.

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.