Infrastructure Technical Lead: SSN

ASC External; City Of Cockburn; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unique defence-focused role

Flexible work arrangement

Additional annual leave up to 10 days

Parental leave

Subsidised childcare

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Diverse and supportive environment

Discounts from leading brands

Job summary

ASC is Australia’s submarine company delivering the Life of Type Extension and supporting nuclear submarine programs. The Infrastructure Technical Lead provides leadership across infrastructure and facilities projects, developing functional requirements, asset management plans, and governance-aligned solutions.

You will collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders to define requirements and ensure delivery that aligns with business needs.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Engineering (Civil) or related discipline required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a technical, infrastructure, construction, or maintenance role.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, solve problems, and work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of project management principles, including planning, scheduling, risk, and change management.
• Experience working within asset management, configuration management, or engineering governance environments.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance across infrastructure and facilities projects.
• Develop, review, and manage functional requirements, technical specifications, and project documentation.
• Coordinate technical workshops and engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project requirements are clearly defined and delivered.
• Identify, assess, and manage technical risks, changes, issues, and compliance requirements.
• Support the development of asset management plans, operational concepts, and long-term infrastructure strategies.
• Review and endorse technical documentation to ensure alignment with governance, quality, and project objectives.
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and project updates to support informed decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, process enhancements, and best-practice asset management approaches.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Eng.

Relationship Building

Planning & Scheduling

Risk Management

Governance

Education

Diploma of Engineering (Civil) or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

The Infrastructure Technical Lead provides technical leadership and specialist advice across a portfolio of infrastructure and facilities projects across Submersible Ship Nuclear (SSN) Sustainment. Working closely with project teams and stakeholders, you will lead the development of functional requirements, support asset management planning, and ensure infrastructure solutions align with business and operational needs.

In this role, you will collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders to define, coordinate, and deliver infrastructure requirements, while supporting the development of asset management plans, service level agreements, and long-term infrastructure strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance across infrastructure and facilities projects.
• Develop, review, and manage functional requirements, technical specifications, and project documentation.
• Coordinate technical workshops and engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project requirements are clearly defined and delivered.
• Identify, assess, and manage technical risks, changes, issues, and compliance requirements.
• Support the development of asset management plans, operational concepts, and long-term infrastructure strategies.
• Review and endorse technical documentation to ensure alignment with governance, quality, and project objectives.
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and project updates to support informed decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, process enhancements, and best-practice asset management approaches.

About you

• Diploma of Engineering (Civil) or related discipline, trade qualification, or equivalent infrastructure/construction experience.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a technical, infrastructure, construction, or maintenance role.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, solve problems, and work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of project management principles, including planning, scheduling, risk, and change management.
• Experience working within asset management, configuration management, or engineering governance environments.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• Experience in defence, maritime, shipbuilding, construction, maintenance, or other heavy industry environments.
• Knowledge of asset lifecycle management and facilities maintenance practices.
• Experience facilitating technical workshops and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders.

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 you obtaining and maintaining such clearances and approvals.

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.

About ASC

ASC’s 3,000-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.