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 at its facilities in Osborne, South Australia and Henderson, in Western Australia. Supported by its predominantly Australian supply chain and a highly skilled workforce, the company delivers world-class submarine performance and above international benchmark availability to the Royal Australian Navy.
These students at Adelaide’s West Thebarton Senior College could become part of Australia’s submarine workforce of the future, helping ASC to maintain and upgrade the Collins Class fleet.
ASC was delighted to attend the College’s Career Awareness Presentation yesterday, and talk to students about learning their trade with Australia’s sovereign submarine company.
Building the workforce for Australia’s submarine programs starts at the grass roots.
ASC is working with schools to inform students about their exciting career paths. We’re also preparing to launch a new apprentice intake later this year, further boosting our skilled workforce.
With the Collins Class sustainment and Life of Type Extension programs, ASC offers long-term and rewarding trade careers, and the unique experience of working on an Australian-built submarine.
ASC’s more than 1400 strong workforce continues to grow, as we build the capabilities needed to support the future needs of Australia’s submarine and shipbuilding programs.
For more about current job opportunities at ASC, go to: www.asc.com.au/careers/
Good to see you still at KT and passing on you wealth of knowledge and skills
Well done Karl T
Brett S Richards
Good work KT!
Seth Clayton
Good to see you back out there Toni Ansell 😊
Karl T 👍
Great to hear it, SA is so behind the 8 ball in having specific skilled labor and those of use who know what it's like to have worked in the defence sector and pass on knowledge to the next gen.
Julie Elouise
It’s a wrap. #Indopacific2022 has broken all records, with more than 25,000 people attending the three days of displays and discussions about Australia’s growing defence and maritime industries.
A huge 736 companies participated as exhibitors, and more than 40 nations were represented.
For ASC, it was another opportunity to talk with current and potential future suppliers about the contributions they can make to Collins Class sustainment and the upcoming Life of Type Extension.
The free coffee and VR submarine experience were also big drawcards.
During the event, ASC announced a new $66 million contract with Australian firm Eptec Group to deliver blast and paint services for the Collins Class submarines, supporting 100 skilled local jobs.
ASC was also pleased to host members of the Navy and business leaders on our stand to discuss our continued commitment to strong Australian supply chains and supporting national security.
Already looking forward to seeing everyone, and doing it all again next year for the Indo Pacific 2023 International Maritime Exposition!
Deputy Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Chris Smith dropped by the ASC stand at #indopacific2022 for a meeting with staff, and to experience our virtual submarine.
The three days of the Indo Pacific 2022 International Maritime Exposition are a chance for industry and partners to connect over shared programs and ambitions.
At ASC, we are proudly supporting the Royal Australian Navy by sustaining and upgrading the Collins Class submarines.
To all men and women of the Navy, thank you for your service.
French design?
Steve
Come to ASC's #indopacific2022 stand today for free coffee, and stay for a VR submarine experience that takes you inside a computerised boat.
You'll find us on stand 3H1 with a team of dedicated baristas ready to serve you until 11.30am, as well as a playable virtual reality tool which is used to train Australia's Collins Class submarine crews.
The VR experience lets you interact with onboard systems, and undertake procedures including raising the mast.
The experience here at Indo Pac has been adapted from the tool used at the Navy's Submarine Training and Systems Centre at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia.
At the STSC, ASC delivers state-of-the-art training using VR technology, together with standard operating procedures to deliver entry level, advanced and specialised courses for today’s submariners and crews of the future.
Over 100 training courses are successfully delivered each year, resulting in the qualification of over 1200 Royal Australian Navy submariners.
Come see us today!
Day one of #indopacific2022 has lived up to the hype. Thousands of people from defence primes, service personnel and maritime suppliers have come together to talk about future collaboration.
ASC's supply chain teams have held meetings with current and potential future suppliers, about how they can be involved in Collins Class sustainment and the Life of Type Extension.
We've also held meetings with Australian universities, to ensure that industry remains linked to the latest developments in technology and training.
On the ASC stand, we were proud to announce and sign a new $66 million contract with Eptec Group for blast and paint services on the Collins Full Cycle Dockings, supporting 100 local jobs.
On the lighter side, we handed out plenty of squishy subs and ASC highlighters to people visiting the ASC stand. Free coffee was served from 8.30am to 11.30am (and is back again at the same time and place tomorrow)!
Come visit us on stand 3H1 Wednesday and Thursday. Indo Pac means business!
Neil Chaplin Cameron Wood This was a good sight today. There was some high level representation that presented ASC as an innovative solution
It’s the calm before the storm here at #IndoPacific2022, with ASC’s stand in place and our teams ready for a huge three days of interactions with partners and suppliers starting tomorrow.
The Indo Pacific 2022 International Maritime Exposition will showcase more than 700 naval defence and commercial maritime organisations and features over 50 conference sessions, presentations, forums and symposia.
ASC is here in Sydney to meet with our valued partners, and explore opportunities for new industry collaboration on Australian submarine programs.
ASC built and now sustains the Collins Class submarines. We are now preparing for their latest major upgrade, the Life of Type Extension program, which will ensure the Collins Class continues to proudly serve Australian into the 2040s.
Come and see us on stand number 3H1 at the Indo Pacific exposition to learn more about the opportunities in Australia’s growing submarine industry.
You can also follow our page here on social media to get updates throughout the exposition.
Bart, trip for the boys tomorrow?? 😉😂
Today we celebrate all those strong mums out there, for everything you do.
At ASC, Mikkie is known for having made a bold career shift from hairdressing to now being a part of the team in our submarine workshop, where she’s working to complete a Cert 3 in Fabrication Engineering.
At home she’s mum to nine-year-old Axel, who loves the time they spend together cooking in the kitchen or at the park taking their puppy for walks after work and skateboarding, riding bikes and being outdoors.
Mikkie says: “Like all mums, everything I do is for my family”. “They remind you every day when you leave for work what it is all about, and they reward you every day when you come home.”
“I hope that I can be an inspiration and example to Axel by showing him he really can do anything he wants to in life, and that he has a lot of hidden talents that might even surprise him one day as he gets older.”
Thanks to all our mums. We couldn’t do it without you!
Happy Mother’s Day Mikkie and to all the mum’s taking their kids to their activities today ♥️🦁 #UpTheDen
Happy mother's day Mikkie Johnstone ❤️
Mikkie is such a BOSS! So glad you honored her for her greatest accomplishment❤️
ASC’s highly skilled workforce is its most important asset, therefore attracting, retaining and developing the right people is vital.
Working at ASC provides great job satisfaction through rewarding work. Programs, initiatives and benefits are designed to help employees achieve their personal and professional goals – knowing they are playing an important role helping to maintain Australia’s frontline naval capabilities. ASC employs more than 1,500 people at its sites in South Australia and Western Australia, and takes pride in its positive work culture and reputation as an employer of choice
ASC has developed the largest, most complex and diverse supply chain operations ever required for the Royal Australian Navy. This has been achieved through its experienced supply chain team, accredited processes, market-leading quality assurance programs and robust and supportive partnerships.
With a commitment to maximising Australian Industry Content, ASC partners with suppliers to develop the nation’s sovereign capabilities, optimise security of supply, and deliver value for money to the Australian Government.
ASC’s Board acts in the best interests of ASC as a whole and on behalf of its owner, the Commonwealth Government, represented by the Minister for Finance. Headed by Chairman Bruce Carter, the Board comprises Directors with a broad range of skills and experience that are appropriate to ASC’s business. ASC’s Directors exercise independent judgement in their strategic guidance and overview of ASC’s Executive.
ASC acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters on or near our operations in WA and SA. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
