Interested in working for Australia’s submarine company? ASC offers unique opportunities in production, and professional roles with job flexibility.
ASC Pty Ltd has served as Australia’s submarine builder and sustainer for over 35 years. ASC built the Collins Class submarines and now sustains 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 submarine capability and availability to the Royal Australian Navy.
‘Team ASC’ has won the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia's 2023 Defence Industry Cup yacht race this afternoon.
Congratulations to ‘Team ASC’ Thomas, Dan, Dave and Margot (pictured below).
“This is a great opportunity to socialise and have fun outside of work,” Dan said.
Dave and Dan have sailed together over the years and decided to put a team together for the Defence Industry Cup.
“This event has been a wonderful opportunity for people from different ages and different areas of ASC to get together and make connections,” Dave said.
All four ‘Team ASC’ members have impressive sailing experience. Dave has been sailing for 45 years and holds multiple national and world titles. Dan was an Australian Olympic Team Member (from 1994 to 1996) while Thomas has 10 years’ experience and was a runner-up in the 2018/2019 International Cadet Australian Titles. Margot has two years’ experience, competing in the 2023 Women's Keel Boat Regatta.
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Go team!!
Congratulations Team ASC!!
Great team work ASC
Well done team, great effort!
Congratulations
Where you start at ASC is just the beginning. We offer long term job security and the stability to build a rewarding career.
“I was ASC’s first female apprentice, I was pretty excited about that. I’m now a Systems Specialist, there’s plenty of carer opportunities here at ASC. It’s a positive place to work, the team are great. It’s a job for life.” – Debbie, Systems Specialist.
ASC will help you build the skills you need for a lifelong career supporting the Collins class submarines for the Royal Australian Navy.
See current opportunities at ASC here: careeropportunities.asc.com.au/en/listing/
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well done
100% right.
ASC has won the award for ‘Best Learning and Development Strategy’ at the annual 2023 Australian HR Institute’s (AHRI) Awards. The prize was presented at a lunch in Sydney last Friday and recognises ASC’s industry-leading Corporate Induction Program.
The ASC Corporate Induction Program was first launched in 2021 and more than 650 ‘new starters’ have since completed the course.
ASC’s Ashlan, Kate, Mark and Sally (pictured below) worked together to develop the program and are very proud that it is receiving industry recognition.
“ASC’s Induction Program helps people understand the business and become familiar with the language we use,” Kate said.
“New employees feel included and a part of this company from day one. The feedback we get is consistent – we’re providing a strong foundation for people to start their careers at ASC,” Sally said.
Ashlan said a goal of the program is to ensure each person feels confident in their new role.
“The Induction Program shows people that ASC cares about them as an individual,” she said.
“Everyone plays a part at ASC and that’s key across the business,” Mark said.
Sally is the manager of the team and is proud of the commitment and care they show to each new employee.
“My team deliver a positive and professional experience for every new person that comes to work at ASC. They have so much passion and make everyone feel included.”
ASC’s Corporate Induction Program was also a finalist in the Australian Institute of Training and Development’s Excellence Awards 2023 for “Best Onboarding/Induction program” held on 19 October.
#AHRI #AHRIawards #defenceindustry #defencejobs
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Congratulations team 👏
Awesome achievement fabulous Team 🙂 congratulations 👏
Congratulations!!
Congratulations team 🩷🩷
Congrats - well deserved all
Congratulations to you all, so well deserved 🎉
Amazing guys! Well done ❤️
Congratulations team!
BEFORE AND AFTER. These two aerial photographs were taken 29 years apart and show how the naval shipbuilding facilities at Osborne in South Australia have changed over time.
The first photograph was taken in 1989, shortly after ASC was established and selected to build Australia’s new submarines.
The Prime Minister, the Hon Bob Hawke AC, formally opened the ASC Osborne facility on 16 November 1989.
Construction of the first Collins Class submarine, HMAS Collins, began in 1990. The submarine was delivered to the Royal Australian Navy in 1996.
The second photograph was taken in 2018 – as you can see, much has changed since 1989 (not least the quality of digital aerial photography).
Learn more about ASC’s history here: www.asc.com.au/about-asc/our-history
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I remember the move from Woodville to Osborne.
Chris Whyte Eric Bell David Monsigneur
It's changed a hell of a lot more since 2018 as well
Say hello to the new cohort of undergraduates who started their induction training at ASC last week. Welcome to the ASC team.
The highly regarded ASC Undergraduate Program introduces students to a career in the defence industry and exposes them to a variety of disciplines by working closely with ASC’s senior staff.
“It’s been a very informative induction about the different sections of the company and how they all work together to sustain the submarines,” undergraduate Sam said.
James said the induction was a great opportunity to meet his fellow undergraduates and get to know ASC better.
“It’s been great getting around with all the other undergraduates, learning about the company and how everything works.”
“The whole program has been really interactive and engaging. It’s given me a lot of confidence in ASC and the prospect of potentially working here in the future.”
Learn more about ASC’s Undergraduate Program here: www.asc.com.au/careers/undergraduate-program/
Applications will re-open in 2024.
#defenceindustry #defencejobs #defencecareers #sovereigncapability
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Paying them like a apprentice I hope
Submarine ‘Fact Friday’.
What are the naming conventions/traditions for naming submarines?
The ship prefix ‘HMAS’ stands for His Majesty’s Australian Ship (or Her Majesty’s Australian Ship)
This prefix is derived from ‘HMS’ (Her/His Majesty's Ship), the prefix used by the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom.
In 1911, Commonwealth Forces Navy Order number 77 was granted, allowing the title ‘Royal’ to Australia's existing naval forces and formalised the use of the prefix ‘HMAS’ for all warships of the RAN.
The process of gaining approval for ships’ names was adopted from policy established by the Royal Navy (RN) where proposed names were forwarded through the Admiralty to the Monarch for their approval.
However, according to the RAN, this policy was revised in 1942 when the Admiralty instructed that only names for ships classed as frigates or larger should receive Royal assent (approval). This policy change happened because hundreds of ships and small craft were being requisitioned into war service throughout the Commonwealth.
Today, many factors are taken into consideration when selecting names for a new class of ship.
The Chief of Navy (CN) will call for naming recommendations from the Naval History Section (NHS), Sea Power Centre - Australia.
According to the RAN’s website “the first consideration when compiling potential names is the type and number of vessels being introduced into service. In general terms, surface combatants and patrol boats may be named after Australian cities, towns or districts while submarines may carry names with a uniquely Australian connection. In the case of the Collins Class submarines the names of famous Australian World War II naval personalities were used for the first time to acknowledge their outstanding service.”
The NHS then prepares a brief for the Chief of Navy with the proposed names, and the Chief of Navy will then make the final decision or call for further submissions from the NHS.
The Chief of Navy’s recommendations are then sent to the Minister for Defence, the Prime Minister and to His Excellency the Governor-General for final approval.
Photo courtesy of the RAN.
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“There are very few systems that are as complex as a submarine. So many things have to work together to make it a full, complete system.
"Submariners are relying on our engineering, so we’ve got to make sure that our submarine is robust.” – Nicole, Mechanical Engineer.
A career at ASC is more than a job, where you can work with people like Nicole, whose passion for working on complex systems provides her the ability to contribute to our nation’s defence.
Join ASC and discover a deeper purpose delivering the sustainment of Australia's Collins class submarines.
See current opportunities at ASC: careeropportunities.asc.com.au/en/listing/
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ASC should investigate the feasibility of contributing to the Virginia Class building program by building some modules here, it could be a win-win situation with Aussies getting more experienced in Subs and it would help to speed up US production, meaning we might get ours a bit sooner.
ASC team members were proud to represent the company at the Defence Teaming Centre's (DTC) annual Defence Industry Dinner and Awards Ceremony last week.
The event recognises and celebrates the Australian Defence industry and highlights the achievements of DTC members.
Dr Richard Harris SC OAM – an anaesthetist and cave diver who played a crucial role in the Thailand Tham Luang cave rescue - was the keynote speaker of the evening.
Dr Harris spoke to the crowd about the importance of teamwork, and how teamwork was critical in the Tham Luang cave rescue.
This year, the DTC Chair Award was renamed to the Tony Martin Defence Industry Achievement Award, to pay tribute to the late Tony Martin, who was a proud veteran and highly regarded for the work he did promoting the Australian Defence Industry.
The DTC Awards has three categories: Teaming, Skilling and Innovation. The awards have been held since 2006.
Congratulations to all the winners.
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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 1,900 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 Chair 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.
