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

The WHS Advisor is responsible for supporting the execution of industry-leading WHS frameworks, systems, risk reduction activities and processes to support delivery of the overall WHS strategy.

Whilst this role is more operational in nature, an understanding of the WHS Management System context is key to provide effective support in the coaching and mentoring the workforce in effective use of systems and frameworks to successfully deploy them. This role will support all aspects of ASC’s WHS programs and initiatives, including but not limited to on ground support, WHS risk reduction and assurance activities.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an individual with a proactive can-do attitude and engaging character who can communicate with confidence and clarity to diverse audiences. Your ability to interact, educate and liaise in a professional manner with key internal and external stakeholders will be second to none. Your strong conceptual ability and well developed WHS skills will enable you to apply the appropriate tools, systems and methodologies to successfully carry out this role. You will support and contribute to a positive people culture that values continuous improvement and develops new processes and procedures in line with the Company’s focus on ‘Lean’ thinking.

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in workplace health and safety management, environmental science, engineering or equivalent and a minimum of 2-4 years of experience.
• Superior comprehension of Work Health and Safety and Environment Legislation and application of relevant standard.
• Working knowledge of High-Risk Activities risk management.
• Demonstrated WHS experience in a similar industry whether it be defence or heavy industry such as construction, manufacturing or mining.
• Demonstrated expertise in partnering with key stakeholders to enable the development of risk assessments, safe operating procedures, major hazard reviews and observations.
• Proven ability in the provision of advice and guidance to a complex commercial business in relation but not limited to key WHS operational activities in line with policies and procedures and as per the WHS operating models.
• Working knowledge of high-risk construction work including but not limited to Confined space, lifting operations, electrical safety, working at heights, working on or near water, mobile plant operation etc.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting safety programs including site Inductions, assurance activities and coaching and mentoring internal stakeholders in WHS management system tools and requirements.
• Demonstrated expertise in conducting and supporting safety and environmental inspections and compliance audits to ensure adherence to the safety management systems.
• Exposure to, and experience in conducting, incident investigation methodologies (such as ICAM or root cause analysis).

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. 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 3000-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.