As the Sovereign Submarine Sustainment Partner, ASC will play an incredibly important role to meet the requirements of the first phase of the SSN Optimal Pathway.

As such, we have been provided with opportunities for our workforce to support a series of international deployments to the United States (US).

We have opportunities for skilled workers in QA Inspection – Chemical Lab. The opportunity will see you undertake world-leading training in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii for over 12 months setting you up for a secure career back home in the nuclear-powered submarine program.

Successful candidates will deploy May 2025.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Working in Quality Assurance – Lab Controls, you will:

• Serve as an analytical specialist in one or more areas of chemical analysis.
• Plan, coordinate, direct, schedule, and implement tests and conduct projects.
• Provide chemical technical advice to, and work in close coordination with, nuclear power engineers, radiological control personnel, environmental protection specialists, environmental engineers, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Research and develop specifications for the purchase of new analytical lab equipment to economically expand laboratory capabilities.
• Continuously and constantly improve work processes and utilise manpower and material resources effectively and efficiently.
• Ensure that expenditures remain within approved program budget levels, maintaining maximum efficiency and economy.

You will be immersed into the United States Navy processes and procedures whilst working on the Virginia Class systems in Pearl Harbour, or other US locations. You will also undertake a combination of instructor led classroom-based training and on the job learning.

At the completion of your deployment, you will return to Western Australia to carry out the planning, management, and in-water maintenance activities on the United States Navy Virginia Class Submarines.

Please note this is a Civilian role and recruitment processes will differ from those undertaken in Active Service Defence recruitment.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Successful applicants will possess:

• Professional laboratory experience with a variety of instruments/samples in order to provide the level of authoritative responses and complex analytical solutions required at this level of expertise.
• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in a physical science (Chemistry or Materials).
• Professional knowledge of chemical principles, theories, practices and methodology.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.
• Must be an Australian Citizen.

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.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

What are the benefits?

We’re here to support you prior to departing for the US and when you are overseas. As an ASC employee working in the US, you will have access to a host of great benefits:

• Be paid to work, train, and live in the United States for the next 2 - 3 years (locations include Pearl Harbor or Virginia)
• Work on US Virginia Class nuclear-powered submarines and cutting-edge nuclear technology.
• Undertake world-leading training in 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.

About ASC

Established in 1985, ASC’s 1900-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 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.

Find your deeper purpose working with submarines at ASC.

Next Steps

• Applicants who are successfully shortlisted will be contacted as soon as possible for a brief, initial phone call to discuss further information on the opportunity and to discuss eligibility. From there, you may be invited to interview.
• Applicants who are not shortlisted will also be notified via email and at the earliest opportunity.

Important: Prior to submitting an application, please ensure you notify your reporting manager of intent to apply. You will also need to provide an update to your manager if you are progressed to interview stage.

For additional information, please contact the International Deployments Team: international.deployments@asc.com.au