Stuart whiley: built on collins - bound for aukus success
“As I look back on my career at ASC, a lot has changed in 35 years.
ASC has evolved from a submarine builder to sustainer, gaining the unique knowledge and capability required to support such a complex asset.
It wasn’t known then, but the industrial submarine capability developed over that time would be a key foundation for ASC’s future role in AUKUS.”
a port adelaide tradition
“I love my job, working in the submarine industry, and helping to train the future of fabrication,” says Terry, who has worked on the Collins Class submarines since joining ASC in 2007.
For this family, working at the port has stirred a sense of pride for generations.
'IT'S AWESOME': ASC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEGREE apprentices THRIVE ON EXPERIENCE
For Sebastian and Emilia, the first step into a rewarding, high-impact engineering career has come faster than they ever imagined. Just a few short months ago, they were cramming for Year 12 exams and pulling the odd shift in a local takeaway to earn some pocket money.
Stuart Whiley: Why a career is defence is a privilege and rewarding
“AUKUS is the greatest industrial undertaking in Australia’s history. As a nation, we need to transform our workforce now to make the most of the opportunities that lay ahead.
Over the next few years, ASC ‘s workforce will continue its rapid growth trajectory. To be able to hire this highly skilled workforce, we need kids at school today to be thinking about careers that will involve sustaining our current submarine fleet as well as building the submarines of tomorrow.”
The support network behind our apprentices
Behind every successful apprentice stands a dedicated network of people and resources working together to support their journey.
At ASC, we blend hands-on experience with structured guidance to give apprentices the tools they need to become highly skilled tradespeople working on Australia’s submarines.
Some careers are just jobs - others are a calling
For Peter, a Royal Australian Navy veteran and a long-standing team member at ASC, his journey has been one of service, transformation and purpose.
Small changes, big impact
Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate, Zoe, is embarking on a hands-on innovation journey through her university project, collaborating with ASC and the University of South Australia
The grad program - 'you'll have the chance to make a real impact'
8 months into our Corporate Graduate Program and thriving!
“There really is no typical day in the Safety Team. Sometimes, I’m out supporting incident investigations or looking at hazards. Other times, I’m working on how we can reduce our environmental impact.”
'IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT GROWING AS AN ENGINEER, IT'S BEING PART OF A COMMUNITY'
Mai never imagined how fascinating and complex submarines could be. As a Materials Graduate Engineer at ASC, she’s been diving deep into the criticality of every single part that goes into a submarine.
THREE GENERATIONS AT ADELAIDE'S SHIPYARDS, MAYBE FOUR...
Scott remembers with pride the day HMAS Collins was launched into the Port
River. He took his family to Osborne to witness the momentous occasion; his
son, Adam, was in a pram.
'No boring days in the yard': careers begin for new wave of ASC recruits
Whether it’s the people, the work, or the ambition to support the men and women in the Royal Australian Navy, there is strong desire to work at ASC. So far in 2025, Australia’s submarine company has welcomed 81 apprentices and graduates to the workforce in South Australia and Western Australia.
BREAKING BARRIERS IN STEM: CELEBRATING INNOVATION AND PASSION
From a deep fascination with the human body and nuclear medicine, ASC Radiological Controls Manager Alessandra’s STEM journey is one of passion, curiosity and innovation.
