Submarine Platform Instructor

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.

ASC's Training Services team delivers a range of courses to train the next generation of Navy submariners. This rewarding role is an opportunity to share your knowledge in control room system operations. You will also contribute to training development, technology updates, and other related activities.

About the Opportunity

This civilian role, based on Garden Island WA, involves delivering Collins Class Submarine platform systems operator training at the Royal Australian Navy's world-class training facility on HMAS Stirling. You will teach classroom and practical scenario simulator classes using a range of specialist equipment, assess students' performance, and contribute to training development and the introduction of new capabilities onto the submarine. This is an opportunity to share your submarine expertise and utilize the latest learning technologies to meet our students' and client's requirements for high-quality training. ASC has a proud 30-year history partnering with Navy and our submarine enterprise partners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training in classroom, platform training simulator, and virtual environments.
• Assess the competency of students.
• Assist with training development and instructional design.
• Maintain your own knowledge and skills currency.
• Provide input into configuration changes and impact assessments.

About you

• Knowledge of submarine control room routines.
• Experience operating Manoeuvring Control Console (MCC) or Diving Safety Consoles (DSC).
• Confident presenter and communicator, role model qualities.
• Collins Class Submariner Qualification.
• Willingness to undertake Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Ability to apply adult learning principles to develop others' knowledge and skills.
• Strong understanding of security and data handling requirements.

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Your eligibility depends on obtaining and maintaining these clearances. To check your eligibility, visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

Benefits

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
• Up to 10 days additional leave annually for rest and recharge.
• Generous parental leave to support your family.
• Subsidised childcare to ease financial pressures.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives to support your performance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A diverse, supportive environment where you can thrive.
• Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands.

About ASC

Established in 1985, ASC employs over 2,500 staff with extensive experience in submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction, and engineering—unparalleled in Australia's defence industry. Our work on Australia's nuclear-powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension occurs in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a key role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.