SUBSAFE Program Improvement Technical Officer: SSNS
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
We're seeking a motivated SUBSAFE Improvement Technical Officer to support the ongoing performance and enhancement of ASC's SUBSAFE Program. Working closely with the SUBSAFE Program Improvement Manager, this role focuses on driving continuous improvement, strengthening compliance, and enhancing operational effectiveness across submarine sustainment activities.
You will play a key role in developing and delivering improvement initiatives, supporting training programs, and ensuring systems, tools and processes meet the required standards for SUBSAFE work. This role provides broad exposure across engineering, operations and supply chain teams, contributing to the safe and effective delivery of submarine capability.
Responsibilities
* Support development and delivery of the SUBSAFE Improvement Program aligned to organisational and regulatory requirements.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance, efficiency and compliance across SUBSAFE activities.
* Develop and deliver training programs to build capability across ASC and supplier stakeholders.
* Monitor and support resolution of corrective actions and business improvement requests.
* Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions.
* Track performance metrics and report on effectiveness of improvement and training initiatives.
* Support integration of new technologies and innovative solutions to strengthen SUBSAFE outcomes.
* Ensure all activities comply with relevant standards, regulations and governance frameworks.
About you
* Background in safety, compliance, governance or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
* Experience working with quality, certification, safety or environmental management systems.
* Demonstrated experience delivering continuous improvement initiatives in complex environments.
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence in compliance‐focused roles.
* Experience developing or delivering training programs.
* Strong communication and instructional skills, with a focus on safety and quality outcomes.
* Analytical and structured approach, with the ability to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
* Comfortable working across multiple teams within a complex project or operational environment.
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.
* Secure and long‐term career opportunities that provide a deeper purpose.
* Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work‐life balance.
* 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.
* Volunteer leave, so you can contribute back to the community.
* Paid reservist leave to support our nation's defence capabilities.
* 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.
Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.
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