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 Opportunities

We have several full-time Technical Training Specialist roles based at our Osborne site. The roles include:

Technical Training Specialist- Electrical

Technical Training Specialist- Mechanical

Technical Training Specialist- Fabrication

Reporting to the Technical Training Manager, the Technical Training Specialist is responsible for the development and delivery of Technical Training in their discipline to apprentices at ASC Pty Ltd.  

The incumbent will lead a small team of Technical Trainers and coach them in the development of course material and schedule planning in relation to training classrooms and workshop facilities. The role will include the provision of input to the performance management of the apprentices throughout their training contracts.  

The incumbent will also be responsible for maintaining competency records via the appropriate corporate processes.  

The incumbent will work closely with the Trade Managers across SA to identify, target and prioritise training needs of staff including development of critical systems training packages utilising the appropriate tools, methods, and timing. 

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of training professionals through excellent coaching, mentoring, performance management and ongoing technical training
• Support the Trade Training Timetables and apprentice rotations to deliver on the required training outcomes of the business whilst ensuring supervision ratios are met
• Ensure all employees are appropriately licensed and hold the relevant tickets required to perform the work as per their trade discipline. 
• Ensure all employees have access to the relevant training and complete all mandatory safety and compliance training on time as required by the business.
• Drive a performance and safety culture through setting ana monitoring standards and performance goalsand then assess and provide feedback against these
• Budgetary management of consumables and resources for the electrical trade discipline
• Ensure accurate data entry for all apprentice competencies into corporate systems to allow stakeholders to understand the progression of apprentices
• Manage and input data regarding Key Performance Indictors (KPIs)

About you 

• Trade qualifications in respective discipline and a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment is desirable
• Minimum 5 years of Trade experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the Vocational Education and Training Sector 
• Proven ability to develop training programs that give all employees the required training to meet the required skill and competency levels needed
• Demonstrated experience working across various functional departments to foster relationships and be able to influence and negotiate at all levels
• Proven ability to mentor and manage people, WHSE, quality systems and frameworks  

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance to an

NV1 level. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

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

Established in 1985, ASC’s 1900-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. The company’s work on Australia’s 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.