Overview
Have you always wanted to work overseas? Are you looking to expand your career with the prospect to receive world-class training?
An exciting career awaits you at ASC, Australia's submarine company - the sustainer of Australia's conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines in the AUKUS partnership. To deliver on this new and exciting work, we are seeking skilled trades individuals to undertake long-term, world-leading training in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, U.S.
Placements are available in February 2026 and will be between 12-18 months in duration.
Responsibilities
- Process transactions related to nuclear materials, including receipt, identification, inspection, segregation, storage and disposal.
- Maintain a precise inventory of nuclear material to support fleet readiness, in line with NAVSEA requirements
- Provide industrial and logistical support for the nuclear propulsion division
- Support preparations for internal and external audits
Eligibility Criteria
The successful applicant must possess:
- Australian Citizenship
- An ability to obtain and maintain a NV1 defence clearance
- Diploma in Logistics, supply chain or warehousing operations
- Strong knowledge of inventory control systems
- Previous experience in a shipyard or defence logistics (desirable)
- Ability to interpret and apply defence specific regulations to nuclear or controlled materials
Additional Details
During deployment, you will receive on the job training combined with instructor led classroom training. This training program and work is carried out in accordance with company and US Navy processes and procedures.
At the completion of your deployment, you will return to Western Australia (WA) to carry out the planning, management, and in-water maintenance activities on the United States Navy Virginia Class Submarines. Repatriation to WA is non-negotiable, so please consider this when applying.
Please note: This is a Civilian role and recruitment processes will differ from those undertaken in Active Service Defence recruitment.
Benefits
- Be paid to work, train, and live in the United States
- Work on US Virginia Class nuclear-powered submarines and learn cutting-edge nuclear technology
- Have access to benefits and entitlements to support relocation and your time living and working in the US (such as cost of living allowances, housing assistance, family assistance)
- Return home to a secure job with ASC in the future nuclear-powered submarine program
- Access to ASC’s extensive employment benefits
Next Steps
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to organise a phone call for a further discussion to the opportunity.
Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.
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