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 are recruiting Emergency Response Officers in Henderson, WA to join our 24/7 Emergency Response Team. This is your chance to get away from FIFO; this frontline position plays a critical role in maintaining ASC's emergency readiness, supporting high‐risk operational environments, and ensuring the safety of our people and assets.
As an Emergency Response Officer, you will maintain a strong presence across site operations, actively engage with stakeholders, contribute to hazard identification and prevention activities, and be ready to respond to emergency events at any time. This is a hands‐on, high‐visibility operational role that combines readiness, risk control, teamwork, and rapid incident response.
Key Responsibilities
* Responding to emergency situations and providing rapid on‐site support
* Conducting hazard identification, containment, and incident control activities
* Maintaining emergency equipment and ensuring operational preparedness
* Supporting WHSE compliance, reporting, and investigations
* Planning, leading and participating in emergency drills and continuous improvement activities
* Working collaboratively with a dedicated, high‐performing emergency response team
* Develop and deliver emergency response related training and skill development
Roster & Work Environment
* 2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Days Off (continuous rotational roster)
About You
* Solutions‐focused, collaborative, and capable of engaging confidently with stakeholders at all levels
* Experience in emergency response, firefighting, mine rescue, defence, or similar operational fields
* Strong teamwork and communication skills
* The ability to remain calm, objective, and reliable during emergencies
* High levels of situational awareness, professionalism, and personal integrity
* A readiness mindset and willingness to work within a structured 24/7 rotational shift model
We are also seeking to appoint an Emergency Response Coordinator in WA and candidate selections will be made from this cohort of applications.
Eligibility
This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance to a NV1 level. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.
Benefits
* Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose
About ASC
Established in 1985, 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. 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.
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