The two-year program exposes engineering graduates to many disciplines through working closely with ASC’s senior engineers from a variety of different career backgrounds.
Why choose ASC?
Working at Australia’s hub of submarine expertise means you will learn from some of the nation’s most highly skilled and experienced specialists, and work on an established, operational submarine fleet providing high-quality sustainment services to the Royal Australian Navy.
ASC’s workplace culture, friendly team environment and comprehensive benefits package will support you to thrive in your career.
About our program
ASC offers its graduate engineers a comprehensive, two-year program consisting of rotations across a range of departments, allowing graduates to expand their skill sets. Graduates are offered a contract upon entry into the program.
Opportunities are available across the electrical, structural, materials, mechanical naval architecture and software engineering streams at ASC’s sites in Osborne, South Australia and Henderson, Western Australia.
The number of vacancies and disciplines will differ year to year, and will be referenced in our Graduate Program advertisement.
Comprehensive mentoring and support is provided throughout the life of the Graduate Program.
Applications now open
Applications are now open for ASC’s SA and WA Graduate Program for the January and July 2024 intakes. Click ‘APPLY NOW’ below.
We also encourage you to subscribe to our job alerts to stay informed of future programs or vacancies that match your career preferences. Clicking the ‘APPLY NOW’ button below will take you to the relevant page to do so.
Who can apply?
Students who have recently graduated, or are due to graduate in the year of applying, in the following disciplines:
Electrical
- Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or Mechatronic Engineering
Mechanical
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering or Marine Engineering
Structural
- Bachelor of Naval Architecture, Civil Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
Materials
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Chemical/Process Engineering, Materials Science (laboratory experience desirable)
Software
- Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering or Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
- Bachelor of Naval Architecture
If you are not graduating this year, please refer to ASC’s Undergraduate Program.
Assessment
The recruitment process for ASC’s Graduate Program involves an initial telephone interview, after which successful applicants will be asked to undertake an assessment. Where possible, these take place in person at an assessment centre. After passing the assessment, applicants will attend a face-to-face interview.
Assessments involve a range of carefully selected tasks. Please ensure you are aware of the location and time of your assessment and follow any dress instructions. Always dress to impress. Ensure you bring a notebook, pen and prepare plenty of questions.
At the assessment, ASC will consider your level of engagement, communication skills and how you interact in a group setting. This can be an intimidating and unusual setting for many people. It’s important to relax as much as possible and let your personality and strengths shine through.
ASC Graduates - in their own words

