Configuration Officer

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 our new Configuration Change Officer, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the configuration baseline of the Collins Class Submarines and supporting ASC’s Life of Type Extension (LOTE) program. Reporting to the Configuration Change Lead, you’ll process configuration management activities that directly support critical sustainment milestones.

This is a hands-on role with real influence, offering exposure to submarine systems, engineering documentation, and Defence-grade configuration processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of configuration baselines for the Collins Class Submarine program.
• Review and process engineering documentation and drawings to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Preparing audit packs and capturing audit findings on databases.
• Undertake Physical Configuration Audits (PCA).
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality outputs on time.
• Identify anomalies and interpret technical documentation related to engineering changes.
• Participate in audits and escalate issues with proposed solutions.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the CM team.

About You

• Experience in configuration management or quality management, ideally having performed PCA or quality control activities within a Defence or technical environment.
• Comfortable working with engineering documentation, drawings and change control processes.
• Experience working on Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks under direction.
• Excellent communicator with a collaborative mindset.
• Physically fit to work in submarine environments (e.g. climbing ladders, confined spaces).

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.

Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role requires an ability to access protected US defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible.

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.

ASC Pty Ltd has proudly served as Australia’s sovereign submarine builder and sustainer for over 35 years. ASC built the Collins Class submarines and now sustains and upgrades the fleet in Osborne, South Australia and Henderson, Western Australia. Supported by its predominantly Australian supply chain and a highly skilled workforce, the company delivers world-class submarine performance to the Royal Australian Navy.