ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s nuclear-powered submarines – the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.

Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia’s national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.

About the Opportunity

As a member of the Frontline Technical Support (FLTS) team at ASC West you will play a pivotal role in supporting submarine sustainment and STW operations through rapid technical resolution, technical assessment, supervision, training and continuous improvement. The role will involve providing operations expertise to various departments and programs as required.

Responsibilities

The system specialist FLTS role operates within the production environment working closely with boat teams, team leads and trades with a primary function to deliver a dedicated operation stoppage resolution and technical support service. The purpose is to significantly reduce response time to solutions along with administrative and technical burden on Production Team Leads enabling uninterrupted supervision of the production workforce while issues are resolved concurrently. As part of the role the system specialist uses various ASC processes such as engineering delegations, red pen amendments and growth work while also engaging the broader business including engineering, projects, planning and quality departments to provide timely solutions that are fit for purpose first time.

Secondary functions include

• Supervision support to production management, offering flexibility to execute work across multiple shifts.
• Deploying in support of OPM activities to provide supervision and technical support.
• Support for training including mentoring, on the job, development, delivery and assessment.

Further responsibilities include providing updates for Set to Work (STW) documentation to ASC-N FLTS, as well as offering technical and practical guidance for the revision of maintenance documents.

During the performance of their duties a system specialist is responsible for identifying and analysing the root causes of stoppages and inefficiencies, and for initiating improvements to optimise ASC performance.

About you 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of appropriate trade and/or engineering qualifications.
• Production skills assessed to a high level in adherence with the production skills competency process or suitable demonstrable experience supporting production work.
• Engineering delegation authority or demonstratable experience to allow it to be obtained.
• Department of Defence security clearance to Negative Vetting Level 1 (minimum)
• Certificate in Training and Assessment (desirable)

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in the supervision of labour employed on submarine maintenance and repair tasks.
• Experience in the maintenance of COLLINS Class systems/equipment.
• Experience with operations processes including safety, subsafe, CMS, work packs, materials and OQE.
• Experience with conduct of STW activities including planning, execution, fault finding and submission of compliant documentation.
• Experience with ASC IT systems and software.
• Competence in the application of the Occupational Safety and Health legislative requirements.
• Direct experience working within ASC value stream groups with strong interface to Maintenance- These typically involve Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, Projects and Quality.
• Background in Submarine or Ship maintenance and operation.

REQUIRED BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to leads teams to plan, prioritise and deliver work effectively in complex, schedule‑driven environments.
• Provides clear direction and communicates priorities, dependencies and changes to ensure efficient execution of work.
• Builds strong, constructive relationships across departments, influencing outcomes and resolving competing priorities to achieve organisational objectives.
• Strong problem‑solving capability on complex systems with ability to identify issues, root causes, and implement practical and effective solutions.
• Effectively manages time and competing priorities to meet deadlines and deliver high‑quality outcomes.
• Highly autonomous and self-motivated, demonstrating sound judgement, initiative, and an ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency
• Ability to mentor individuals and teams

Eligibility[PK1] 

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’s 3,000-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry. Established in 1985, the company’s work on Australia’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.