Whse Advisor: Ssn Aukus Build Program

975655
- Osborne
- OHS & E
- Full time
- Closing on: Mar 27 2025

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**

The WHSE Advisor is responsible for supporting the execution of industry-leading WHSE frameworks, systems, risk reduction activities and processes to support delivery of the overall WHSE strategy.

Whilst this role is more operational in nature, an understanding of the WHSE Management System context is key to provide effective support in the coaching and mentoring the workforce in effective use of systems and frameworks so as to successfully deploy them. This role will support all aspects of ASC’s WHSE programs and initiatives, including but not limited to on ground support, WHSE risk reduction and assurance activities.

The WHSE Advisor will support the continuous improvement effort in accordance with the WHSE strategy. The role will also be key in coordinating the WHSE consultation and communication efforts with the workforce to ensure implementation of efficient and effective WHSE processes which are aligned to strategic WHSE outcomes.

This is a full-time opportunity based at our Osborne site in SA.

**Responsibilities**
- Partner with key stakeholders enabling the development and review of risk assessments, safe operating procedures, high risk activity reviews and observations
- Provide advice and guidance to the business in relation, but not limited to key WHSE operational activities in line with WHSE legislation, ASC’s policies and procedures and as per the WHSE proactive operating model
- Support key stakeholders in implementation of risk reduction activities
- Facilitate the incident investigation process and make recommendations to the WHSE Lead when incident requires notification to the applicable regulators (Comcare, EPA etc)
- Develop & maintain relationships with key employee stakeholders (management, team leaders, HSRs etc.) to engage and gain a greater operational context and understanding of our organizational goals and how WHSE strategies can assist in the achievement of these goals.
- Review and maintain processes to optimize the conduct of WHSE assurance activities in line with our Safety Critical Risk Program.
- Proactively identify processes within the WHSE that would benefit from improvements and recommend the appropriate action.

**About you**
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in workplace health and safety management, environmental science, engineering or equivalent
- minimum of 2-4 years of experience, 2 of which in a senior systems role
- Proven working knowledge of High Risk Activities, coupled with environmental requirements and controls
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of incident investigation methodologies (ICAM)
- Proven ability to establish relationships and strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders across numerous departments and organisations.

**Eligibility**

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

**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