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.
About the Opportunity
The Maintenance Electrical Team Lead will provide strong leadership and technical expertise to the Facilities Maintenance electrical trade team.
The role is responsible for planning, prioritising, and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure operational efficiency and asset reliability. Apply strong engineering judgement and trade knowledge to diagnose and resolve equipment and infrastructure issues and breakdowns. Oversee the management of stock, tooling, and consumables, ensuring availability to support ongoing maintenance requirements.
This leadership role is responsible to lead and develop Leading Hands and Tradespeople, supporting capability development, improving work practice, and ensuring the team consistently delivers high-quality, safe, and efficient maintenance outcomes.
Responsibilities
The role operates in a complex maintenance environment requiring effective prioritisation of preventative and reactive work, balancing operational demands, safety requirements, and resource constraints.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Championing safety across all maintenance activities.
- Managing trade teams to deliver high-quality work within required timeframes.
- Utilising the CMMS (IFS) to manage work orders, track performance, and optimise workflows.
- Coordinating internal resources and external contractors.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Monitoring team performance, including work order completion rates and productivity.
- Communicating issues, risks, and improvements to Facilities Management in a timely manner.
- Managing tooling, stock and consumables to support site requirements.
- Raise purchase requisitions, CapEx and OpEx’s as required.
About you
The role requires strong leadership capability, sound judgement, and the ability to balance operational delivery with long-term capability development.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Current Electrical A Class licence
- High Voltage (HV) experience (desirable)
- Cert IV in Management or relevant management qualification (desirable)
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 5 years' experience in leading and managing teams.
- Experience of infrastructure, plant, and equipment maintenance.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to influence and engage internal and external stakeholders.
- Sound business acumen.
- Intermediate computer skills.
Eligibility
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.
Benefits
- Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
- 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
Established in 1985, ASC’s 3,000-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.
Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.
Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.
