Head of Product

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**

As the Head of Product and Nuclear Safety you will contribute to the assurance of product and nuclear safety requirements for ASC programs; you will ensure that they are complete, consistent, and correct whilst providing Safety Engineering and Human Engineering capability and governance for conventional and nuclear projects.

**Responsibilities**

Reporting to the General Manager Nuclear Oversight; you will be responsible for developing product and nuclear safety assurance frameworks for decision making and governance arrangement, provide advice to SSN sustainment and build programs, ensure that Product and Nuclear Safety initiatives and investigations build and assure confidence, define best practice in delivering Product and Nuclear Safety outcomes, leading a team of 5 direct reports across areas including safety engineering and human engineering, and adhering to nuclear legislation regulations and licensing arrangements for SSN sustainment and build activities.

**About You**

To be successful as out Head of Product and Nuclear Safety you will have:

- Tertiary qualifications in nuclear, safety or human engineering or related disciplines
- 10+ years’ experience developing and managing system safety programs
- Professional certifications/memberships in a nuclear field
- Post graduate qualifications in nuclear engineering or related discipline
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior nuclear role, preferably in defence/shipbuilding /energy sector
- Minimum 10 years’ experience developing and managing system safety programs
- Experience with Human Engineering programs
- Strong knowledge of nuclear and submarine licensing and their regulatory requirements

**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.

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.