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
Reporting to the Asset Manager, the Asset Engineer is responsible for enhancing asset reliability, performance, and lifecycle value through effective asset management and maintenance strategies.
Working closely with engineering, maintenance, operations, and project teams, you will drive reliability improvements, optimise maintenance programs, and support safe, compliant, and cost-effective asset operations across the business.
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimise asset management and maintenance strategies to maximise asset reliability, availability, and lifecycle performance.
- Lead reliability and continuous improvement initiatives, including root cause investigations and asset performance analysis.
- Support asset integrity programs and long-term asset lifecycle planning to ensure safe, compliant, and sustainable operations.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate asset and maintenance-related risks while supporting engineering governance and change management activities.
- Monitor asset performance, maintenance effectiveness, and lifecycle costs to inform investment and replacement decisions.
- Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, operations, and project teams to deliver improved asset performance and operational outcomes.
About you
- A degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Experience in asset management, reliability engineering, maintenance strategy, or asset lifecycle management within defence, maritime, mining, utilities, energy, or other heavy industrial environments.
- Knowledge of asset management principles, reliability methodologies, and continuous improvement practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess asset performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and provide technical advice across multidisciplinary teams.
- The ability to influence outcomes, drive best-practice asset management approaches, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Security Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance (NV1).
Eligibility
This role requires a current National Police Clearance, an Australian Defence Security Clearance and an ability to access protected US defence technology. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearances and approvals.
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
- Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
- Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.
- Up to 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.
- 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
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. 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.
Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.
Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.