• Experience with AUD WHS legislation essential
• Sporadic interstate travel required
• Do meaningful work contributing to Australia's national security

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 Specialist is responsible for supporting the design and development of industry-leading WHSE frameworks, systems and processes to support delivery of the overall WHSE strategy.

Whilst this role is more strategic in nature, a solid understanding of the operational context in which ASC operate is key to the effective design and development so as to enable the Operational WHSE team to successfully deploy those frameworks and initiatives. This role will support all governance aspects of ASC’s WHSE programs and initiatives, including but not limited to the ASC’s Safety Critical Risk Program (supported by Operational Safety Risk working groups).

Responsibilities

• Supports the Senior WHS Specialist and works closely with the Snr WHS Advisor to support the design of the WHSE management system specific to ASC workers working overseas.
• Ensures that WHSE documentation and tools are fit for purpose to utilise operationally and that they align to both International WHSE legislation where applicable and Australian WHSE legislation.
• Supports with the preliminary and ongoing evaluation and comparison of International WHSE management systems to ensure alignment with respective ASC Australia WHSE systems and legislation.
• Works with risk management tools such as overseas travel risk assessments, in-locality safety assessments, safety process variation assessments, de-brief templates, in-locality WHSE inductions, and monitoring and performance measurement tools.
• Supports with the ongoing performance and continuous improvement of the WHSE management system for workers at International sites.
• Supports operational alignment for ASC workers engaged in SSN (Nuclear Submarine Sustainment) work overseas in the US with both US and Australia WHSE laws by actioning the following:
  • Ensuring ASC IEs WHSE management systems are meeting respective jurisdiction legal WHSE requirements,
  • Providing support with advice and amending relevant WHSE documentation and tools,
  • Monitoring & assessing ASC IEs MyOSH incident reports, hazard reports, and assurance activities,
  • Supporting and escalating WHSE investigations, issues, and regulatory notifications.

Essential Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in workplace health and safety management, environmental science, engineering or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of experience, 2 of which in a systems role.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Superior comprehension of Work Health and Safety and Environment Legislation and application of relevant standards.
• Previous exposure to OHSA legislation (USA) – desirable.
• Significant experience in data analysis, workflow design and governance frameworks.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (particularly MS Project and MS Excel).

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

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.