Engineering Manager - Licensing & Regulation: SSN AUKUS Build Program

Apod Discounts Pty Ltd; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Parental leave

Relocation support

Health initiatives

Professional development

Discounts

Job summary

ASC in Osborne, South Australia, leads sovereign submarine programs and nuclear licensing activities. The role oversees licensing applications, regulatory strategies, and engagement with regulatory bodies to ensure safety and compliance for the nation’s submarine program.

You will work with engineers and project teams to deliver regulatory outcomes, maintain documentation, and manage cross‑organisational stakeholders in a demanding, international context.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory affairs of highly regulated environments.
• Strong leadership and cross‑organisational collaboration.
• Ability to coordinate with regulatory bodies and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee license applications and compliance for shipbuilder activities.
• Develop regulatory strategy and compliance plans.
• Ensure nuclear engineering activities meet safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Nuclear engineering

Stakeholder management

Security clearance NV1

Leadership

Engineering background

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

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 conventionally armed, 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

This role represents a rare opportunity to work on the pioneering SSN AUKUS Build Program, delivering an essential sovereign capability for Australia. As the manager, this role will be responsible for overseeing the coordination, creation and implementation of ASC’s/Shipbuilder nuclear licensing application(s) and supporting strategies through engagement with the Submarine Enterprise relevant regulatory bodies. This role is part of the Nuclear & Capability Department, focusing on ensuring that all nuclear activities meet stringent safety, regulatory, and performance standards. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including project managers, engineers, and regulatory bodies, to ensure successful Regulatory outcomes and integration of nuclear technologies within the NPSCY. This is a full-time role located in South Australia, at our Osborne site

Engagement with international partners is necessary for this role, therefore out of hours meetings/work required.

Note: This role is established early in ASCs Nuclear pathway. Therefore, this role will change with the evolving needs of the business

Responsibilities

• Provide necessary support to the Licensee and the Organisation to ensure successful license application(s) and shipbuilder compliance is maintained
• Develop the regulatory strategy, Plans and compliance arrangements
• Ensure all nuclear engineering activities comply with relevant safety and regulatory standards.
• Provide technical leadership and support to the nuclear engineering team. Address and resolve technical challenges, ensuring that all activities are conducted efficiently and effectively.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with nuclear engineering and regulatory activities.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with all stakeholders, including project updates, technical reports, and regulatory compliance. Provide regular updates on nuclear engineering activities.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in processes and systems. Implement innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, safety, and performance.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Safety, Nuclear or other domain applicable qualifications
• 5+ years’ experience within regulatory affairs of nuclear or other highly regulated industry.
• Experience managing inter-organizational stakeholders
• Experience in nuclear engineering or related area, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the defence or maritime industry.
• Experience coordinating with a team of technical personnel in complex and changing environments.
• Proficiency managing regulatory documentation and maintaining compliance records
• Specific experience within the regulation, code of practice and guidance interpretation will be highly regarded.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required by the organization

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance to an NV1 level. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

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.
• Relocation support for you and your family, whether you’re from interstate or overseas.

About ASC

ASC’s 3500-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry. Established in 1985, the company’s work on Australia’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.