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

Reporting to the Digital Tools – Governance & Support Technologies Manager, based in Osborne SA, your skills and knowledge in engineering processes, engineering software, software development and IT systems will enable you to support and deliver agreed digital tool solutions and outcomes to the business capabilities (‘ASC end users’). Additionally, your project management experience and knowledge of business and compliance systems will enable you to lead and participate in digital tool governance activities across the organisation. This full-time, permanent role is undertaken in a dynamic and complex environment where customer service and stakeholder engagement are paramount, and your ability to work independently and collaborate with other teams to deliver successful outcomes is essential.

Initially this role will be based full-time in South Australia then after approximately 15 - 18 months, the incumbent will relocate to Western Australia to fulfil the ongoing requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Represent the various business capabilities as subject matter expert to support the sourcing and implementation of digital tools including all necessary infrastructure and services, on request, via the various internal service providers
• Provide guidance, facilitation, and direction to business capabilities with process development and training to ensure optimal outcomes are realised during the development, implementation, and support phases of digital tools
• Provide liaison and facilitation services as required between business capabilities and internal service providers to ensure the alignment of activities and priorities that support strategic objectives and programs of work
• Provide all levels of user support for the digital tool capabilities provided by the team, such as engineering design, modelling, and analysis tools, including databases and infrastructure
• Undertake effective customer and stakeholder engagement for all tasks with the aim to enhance business outcomes and build relationships
• Contribute to team building, mentoring, and informal training activities within the team

About you

• Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or an equivalent qualification
• Experience using, supporting, and configuring 2D and 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) methods and tools, such as AVEVA, Autodesk, PTC, or similar
• Experience using, supporting, and configuring multiple engineering, analysis / simulation methods and tools, such as FEA, CFD, MBSE, RAM, Acoustics/Signal analysis, or similar
• Familiarity with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), PDM (Product Data Management), and/or Document Management methods and tools, such as Dassault Systemes, Autodesk, PTC or similar
• Familiarity with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) methods and tools, such as IFS, SAP, Microsoft
• Familiarity with enterprise technologies and processes including infrastructure hardware and applications is desirable
• Understanding of Defence systems engineering standards and regulations (preferably Defence Seaworthiness) will be highly regarded

You’re an ideal candidate for this role if you are one of the following:

• An engineer with demonstrated experience in effectively utilising and customising engineering design, modelling and analysis software applications, demonstrated project management experience, IT infrastructure knowledge, and someone who can develop production-level code/scripts and understands data structures
• A software developer, applications/infrastructure engineer, IT systems/support engineer or database engineer with demonstrated project management experience who is interested in undertaking development, support, and project leadership tasks for engineering design, modelling and analysis software applications and defence/manufacturing enterprise-level software
• A business analyst with strong software development, engineering skills, and IT infrastructure knowledge who is interested in undertaking development, support and project leadership tasks for engineering design, modelling and analysis software applications and defence/manufacturing enterprise-level software

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.

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.

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.