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 conventionally armed, 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

We are seeking a WHSE Specialist - Management Systems to drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of ASC’s Work Health, Safety & Environment systems. In this pivotal role, you will ensure our systems remain compliant, user‑focused, and aligned with organisational strategy enabling a proactive safety culture across multiple sites. Working in a highly regulated, safety‑critical environment, you will partner with stakeholders to enhance system performance, documentation, reporting and risk management processes. 

This role is available on a full‑time, part‑time, or job share basis, and we encourage candidates to include their preferred working arrangements in their application.

Responsibilities

• Review, maintain and improve WHSE Management System documentation in line with ASC’s Quality System.
• Facilitate process improvement initiatives in collaboration with the WHSE Corporate team and key stakeholders.
• Support audits, incident investigations, and risk management reviews.
• Deliver training, guidance and user support to enhance system capability and understanding.
• Identify and implement opportunities for system optimisation and cultural uplift.
• Contribute to consistent governance, assurance and compliance activities across sites.
• Provide subject-matter expertise to system design, reporting and upgrade projects.

About you 

• Proven experience in Safety Systems Management, delivering system improvements in high tempo industrial operational environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Demonstrated capability in WHSE management system development, implementation and continuous improvement.
• Sound understanding of compliance frameworks including Australian & international standards, legislation and self‑insurance requirements.
• Experience designing simplified, user-centred systems that drive practical compliance.
• Skilled in applying project management principles to system upgrades or improvement initiatives.
• Competence in data analysis, reporting and dashboard creation.
• Familiarity with incident management processes, audit methodologies and risk registers.
• Collaborative leadership style with high integrity, resilience and a customer‑service mindset.
• Degree-qualified in Health, Safety, Environment or a related discipline (highly desirable).
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with confidence presenting to large groups.

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance up to an NV1 level. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

This clearance is not required prior to application process.

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

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.

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 2,400-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.