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
The Safety Management Plan Work Package Lead will be responsible for the coordination and creation of the comprehensive development of ASC’s Safety Management Plan and Prospectus for the SSN-AUKUS build program. The work package lead will create the framework for the SSN-AUKUS build programme nuclear safety arrangements, including but not limited to; a Safety Management Charter (Company nuclear safety policy), Safety Management Prospectus (organisational focus) and Safety Management System (process focus), and Nuclear Safety Management Plan (procedure and evidence focus). The work package lead shall also assist in safety case planning as required including the through life safety case structure, and the development of delivery requirements and schedule of high-level safety artefacts.
This role is required to work closely with the regulation coordination lead as the safety artefacts generated are to be compliant to the stringent needs to the regulator. Additionally, this role will assist in adopting Nuclear Mindset Principles within ASC and the wider enterprise nuclear culture transformation.
The Work Package Lead will collaborate with the nuclear team in addition to the wider SSN AUKUS Infrastructure and Build Readiness IPTS, to ensure a smooth transition between license holders throughout the build process. This role will lead and manage other engineers/SMEs to ensure program delivery timescales.
This role represents a rare opportunity to work on the pioneering SSN AUKUS Build Program, delivering an essential sovereign capability for Australia.
Note: This role is established early in ASCs Nuclear pathway. Therefore, this role will change with the evolving needs of the business.
This is a full-time opportunity based at our Osborne site in SA.
Responsibilities
About you
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.
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
Adelaide, South Australia (SA), combines cosmopolitan living with natural beauty, featuring picturesque hills, renowned wineries, and stunning coastlines. As a centre for innovation, SA offers careers in defence, space and advanced manufacturing. Celebrated for its Mediterranean climate and cultural richness, Adelaide provides excellent work/life balance. Explore world-class wineries, enjoy the vibrant food scene, and experience affordable, family-friendly living in a welcoming, community-oriented city.
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.
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