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 Maintenance Supervisor, the Electrical Tool Room Maintainer is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of electrical tooling, workshop equipment, and associated support systems used in submarine sustainment activities.
This role requires strong technical problem-solving skills, the ability to accurately interpret complex work scopes and technical documentation, and the capability to execute maintenance activities in accordance with approved work instructions and ASC maintenance management processes.
You will play a critical role in maintaining the readiness and availability of equipment that directly supports submarine maintenance and production operations.
- Primary workplace location is Henderson.
- Some work will also be required at Garden Island depending on operational requirements.
- Candidates must be willing and able to work across both locations as needed.
Responsibilities
- Installation, maintenance, fault-finding, repair, overhaul, calibration, testing, and certification of electrical tools, workshop equipment, and production support systems.
- Inspection and maintenance of electrical, instrumentation, control, communication, and associated workshop equipment.
- Diagnosing electrical faults and implementing effective corrective actions to minimise equipment downtime.
- Performing preventative and corrective maintenance activities in accordance with maintenance schedules and work packs.
- Maintaining accurate maintenance, calibration, and inspection records in accordance with ASC processes and quality requirements.
- Supporting equipment inventory management and calibration programs.
- Ensuring all tools and equipment remain compliant with relevant standards, legislation, and safety requirements.
- Assisting with nuclear and radiological work support activities where required.
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.
- Promoting and maintaining a strong safety culture while working within workshops, production areas, restricted spaces, and submarine environments.
About you
You are a safety-focused and proactive electrical tradesperson who enjoys solving technical problems and working in a highly regulated environment. You demonstrate initiative, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes.
You thrive in fast-paced environments, communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, and are eager to learn and develop new skills in support of Australia's sovereign submarine capability.
To be considered for this permanent opportunity, you will ideally possess:
- WA Electrical A Class Licence.
- Electrical Trade Qualification.
- White Card.
- Strong commitment to workplace health, safety, and compliance.
- Experience maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting electrical tools and workshop equipment.
- Experience working with generators, shore power systems, lathes, machinery and electrical tools.
- Exposure to both fixed and portable plant and equipment.
- Demonstrated experience interpreting technical documentation, work scopes, and maintenance work packs.
- Experience conducting electrical inspections, testing, calibration, and certification activities.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience working in restricted access areas and confined spaces (desirable).
- Instrumentation experience (desirable).
- Demonstrated experience with workshop equipment maintenance, repairs and calibration.
- Certificate IV in Instrumentation (desirable).
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.
- 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
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. 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.
Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting will commence immediately.