ASC

At ASC, Australia’s submarine company, we deliver and sustain some of the nation’s most important defence programs, but just as important is the experience of the people behind that work. For women seeking purpose, genuine flexibility and real opportunities to grow, ASC offers something rare, meaningful work in a secure and evolving industry.

With teams based across South Australia and Western Australia, we contribute to nationally significant projects including sustaining the Collins Class submarines, delivering their Life of Type Extension, and supporting Australia’s future submarine capability.
Working at ASC is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to build a long-term career while contributing to work that matters.

A culture built on respect and inclusion

At ASC, we’re actively building a diverse workforce, with a focus on increasing women’s representation across technical and leadership roles and creating clear pathways for career progression. Achieving 50/50 representation on our Executive Leadership Team and Board reflects the progress we’ve made and the direction we continue to pursue across the organisation.

We know that our people thrive when they feel a genuine sense of belonging and have opportunities to contribute and develop.

To support this, we offer tailored leadership development programs for emerging and experienced leaders, providing coaching, mentoring, experiential learning and exposure to senior leaders to help employees build capability and progress into future leadership opportunities.

Through our Together as One program and targeted initiatives, we’re strengthening how we attract, retain and develop diverse talent. We believe that diverse perspectives and lived experiences enrich our culture, enhance collaboration and innovation, and contribute to a workplace where everyone can be their best and build a rewarding long-term career.

Supporting different life stages and career journeys

At ASC, we understand that careers and life journeys look different for everyone. That’s why flexibility and wellbeing are an important part of how we support our people.

We also recognise that balancing work and family commitments looks different for everyone. Employees returning from parental leave can access a range of formal and informal flexible work arrangements, including phased returns, reduced hours, hybrid work arrangements, and other tailored options to support their transition back to work after parental leave.

Our approach to flexibility extends across the employee lifecycle, supporting people at all life stages, including those with caring responsibilities and those seeking greater balance between their professional and personal commitments.

We also provide a range of wellbeing benefits designed to support our people and their families through different life stages, including:

• On-site GP
• Health checks
• Flu vaccinations
• Skin checks
• Generous Employee Assistance Program
• 24 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers
• Paid superannuation during paid and unpaid parental leave
• Fertility treatment leave
• Miscarriage and stillbirth leave
• First Nations cultural leave
• Domestic and family violence support
• Childcare allowance support
• Purchased leave options

Investing in growth and development

At ASC, there’s no single way to build a career.

We support development at every stage through:

• Mentoring and on-the-job learning
• Structured pathways for apprentices, graduates and early-career professionals
• Leadership development programs for emerging and experienced leaders
• Access to internal and external professional development opportunities
• Paid study leave for approved courses and exam

Whether you’re building technical expertise, stepping into leadership, returning to work or exploring a new direction, we’re committed to helping you grow.

Working together with purpose

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters on or near our operations in South Australia and Western Australia, and we are committed to continuing our reconciliation journey through our Reconciliation Action Plan initiatives and community engagement.

We also partner with Pride in Diversity to strengthen LGBTQIA+ inclusion and continue creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, safe and respected.

At ASC, you’ll be part of a team contributing to work that matters while building a career with purpose, opportunity and support.