Collins Class Technical Authority

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**

With a strong technical background, excellent communication and leadership skills coupled with extensive knowledge of Submarine systems and operations, the SEA 1450 Technical Authority will play a pivotal role in assuring the platform system design changes meet top level contracted requirements, is consistent with the certification basis, are implementable and safe to install, operate and maintain.

**Responsibilities**

Provide day to day technical direction to the LOTE (SEA1450) program as deputy to the Technical Director, including but not limited to:

- Review and approval of SEA1450 design documentation including technical reports, models, drawings, change notices and deviations to the LOTE Mission System FBL and ABL (& Certification Basis) in accordance with ASC process and assigned delegations.
- Providing technical direction across SEA1450 to ensure a fully integrated and balanced design which meets requirements and complies with the certification basis.
- Representing the Technical Director in SEA1450 Program Working Groups to facilitate CCSM Enterprise alignment and input into the design when required.
- Deputising for the Technical Director in the Engineering Change and Contract Change Boards to assure impacts to the approved SEA1450 program baselines are appropriately managed.
- Provide technical direction over Whole of Boat design activities (signatures, margins, performance, Technical Performance Measures etc) to ensure consistency with the SEA1450 design and a holistic and integrated CCSM design baseline.
- Provide governance and direction over the development of Certification Basis CCPs.
- Maintain awareness of all LOTE design activities, proactively identify and resolve technical issues and emergent risks as required.

**About you**
- Formal engineering qualifications sufficient to satisfy the requirements for MIEAust with Engineers Australia in a technical discipline relevant to Submarine Platform Systems (Bachelor minimum, Masters preferred).
- Professional Body recognition to Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent), Fellow equivalent
- Training in Project Management Fundamentals (or equivalent) or equivalent relevant experience
- Demonstrates evidence and experience in providing technical guidance to a multi-discipline team of engineers and technical personnel.
- Proven experience, coupled with highly developed and expert knowledge of submarine design, operation, & sustainment and ability to implement
- Experience holding and executing high level Engineering Authority delegations.

**Eligibility**

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance to a NV1 level.

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.
- 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 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.