Governance Engineer

ASC Pty Ltd; Adelaide, Perth; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ASC Pty Ltd is seeking a Governance Engineer to help shape and improve technical governance frameworks across submarine programs. You will translate regulatory and contractual requirements into practical governance solutions and conduct assurance activities to identify risks and drive improvements.

You will work with engineering, quality, assurance and program teams to strengthen technical integrity, support risk-informed decision-making and enable successful program delivery, under the guidance

Qualifications

• Engineering qualifications or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in a complex, high-risk or highly regulated environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop practical, risk-based solutions.
• The ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, accountability and technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and improvement of technical governance frameworks, standards and controls.
• Provide governance advice and help translate technical, regulatory and contractual requirements into practical solutions.
• Conduct governance reviews and assurance activities to identify risks, gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders to strengthen technical integrity and compliance.

Skills

Governance

Stakeholder influence

Risk-based thinking

Analytical thinking

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

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 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

Want to influence engineering outcomes that matter to Australia's future?

As a Governance Engineer, you will help develop and improve the technical governance frameworks, standards and controls that support safe, compliant and effective engineering across ASC. Working with engineering, quality, assurance and program teams, you will contribute to governance solutions that strengthen technical integrity, support risk-informed decision-making and enable successful program delivery.

Reporting to the Technical Governance Manager, you will play an important role in shaping how technical work is governed across conventional and future nuclear-powered submarine programs.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and improvement of technical governance frameworks, standards and controls.
• Provide governance advice and help translate technical, regulatory and contractual requirements into practical solutions.
• Conduct governance reviews and assurance activities to identify risks, gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders to strengthen technical integrity and compliance.

About You

You are an experienced engineer who combines technical credibility, sound judgement and stakeholder influence with a passion for governance and continuous improvement.

You bring:

• Engineering qualifications or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in a complex, high-risk or highly regulated environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop practical, risk-based solutions.
• The ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, accountability and technical excellence.

Highly Regarded

• Experience in defence, naval, submarine, nuclear, aerospace, energy, mining or similar industries.
• Experience with governance, assurance, compliance or technical authority frameworks.

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance, an Australian Defence Security Clearance and an ability to access protected US defence technology. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on your ability to obtain and maintain the required clearances and approvals. ASC will support successful candidates through the clearance process where required.

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.

About ASC

ASC 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 in Henderson, Western Australia. Supported by its predominantly Australian supply chain and a highly skilled workforce, we deliver submarine capability and availability to the Royal Australian Navy.

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.