ASC is Australia’s only established sovereign submarine company.  Our team of leading, submarine platform engineers, trades and professionals are committed to the delivery of an agile and potent submarine capability for the Royal Australian Navy.

About the Opportunity:

A newly created role within the WHSE space, the WHSE Systems and Governance Advisor will be responsible for supporting the design and development of industry-leading WHSE frameworks, systems and processes to support delivery of the overall WHSE strategy.

The WHSE Systems and Governance Advisor will support the continuous improvement effort from a reporting, process and system perspective in accordance with the WHSE strategy. This role will also support with our System vendor relationships and design improvements to reduce information overlap in WHSE systems ensuring governance and compliance outcomes are met. Candidates will also be considered by their can-do attitude and their willingness and passion to learn WHSE and not necessarily their years of experience within the field.

Responsibilities:

• Acting as an advisor, coach and facilitator this role will support collaboration with the broader WHSE function
• Assist in building a WHSE coaching capability and capacity
• Reviewing WHSE workflows to ensure efficient and effective WHSE processes are aligned to strategic WHSE outcomes
• Support and contribute to a positive people culture that values continuous improvement and support design, development and review of systems, processes and procedures in line with the Company’s focus on ‘Lean’ thinking

About you:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in workplace health and safety management, environmental science, engineering or equivalent and/or
• Up to 5 years of experience in a similar role or senior system role
• Desire to expand knowledge of WHSE
• Understanding of WHSE legislations and management systems
• Ability to problem solve and apply analytical thinking
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication

 Desirable competencies and experiences

• Superior comprehension of Work Health and Safety and Environment Legislation and application of relevant standards
• Experience in data analysis, workflow design and governance frameworks
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (particularly MS Project and MS Excel)
• Demonstrate strong ability to collaborate with a whole of team approach
• Demonstrate high level of integrity and resilience

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity and secure yourself a promising future with an industry leader with long term career prospects and exciting career opportunities, please submit your application by applying online.

Eligibility and Requirements

The successful candidate must provide ASC with a current National Police Clearance prior as well as be eligible for an Australian Defence Security Clearance.  Access protected US Defence Technology will be taken into account in assessing an applicant's suitability for this role.

ASC also requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people. If you are applying for a role at ASC please consider this new requirement when submitting your application. ASC will also adhere to any relevant health directives that may be made that affects our workforce.

About our offer

We offer more than just a challenging and rewarding career.  We have put together a range of programs, initiatives and benefits that help empower our employees to reach their personal and professional goals to ensure their career with us is both challenging and rewarding.

• Staff training and leadership development programs
• Additional 2 weeks of leave
• Paid parental leave
• Salary sacrificing options
• Paid defence reservist leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Onsite cafeteria & parking

About ASC

With more than 1,300 employees based at two world-class facilities in South Australia and Western Australia, ASC has the expertise and resources unparalleled within Australia’s defence industry.

At ASC we not only offer challenging and rewarding work on Australia’s Collins Class submarines, we provide programs, initiatives and benefits that ensure our people reach their true potential.

After 35 years building Australia’s submarine industrial base, ASC is now diversifying our business activities, forging new partnerships and initiatives and helping to deliver successful submarine programs in Australia, Europe and North America.

The opportunities are endless, and it has never been a more exciting time to come on board.

ASC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunities employer that provides an environment that encourages diversity and inclusion in all of its forms.