Nuclear Facilities and Security Arrangements Manager

at; Perth; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading submarine company in Australia is seeking a Nuclear Facilities and Security Arrangements Manager. This role offers unique and challenging work that contributes to national security. The successful candidate will develop compliance processes and manage a specialized team in a secure and supportive environment. The position provides a competitive salary and flexibility to enhance work-life balance.

Benefits

Unique and challenging work

Flexibility in work hours

Additional leave

Generous parental leave

Volunteer leave

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in naval or civil nuclear facility and/or security environment.
• Experience with nuclear regulation and licensing is highly regarded.
• Current National Police Clearance and Australian Defence Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop management processes to ensure compliance with nuclear regulations.
• Lead a team to produce compliant documentation.
• Mentor staff and define development requirements.

Skills

Nuclear Facilities Management

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Project Management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Management, IT, Engineering, Safety, Nuclear or similar

Job description

Nuclear Facilities and Security Arrangements Manager

Competitive salary + Super + Salary Sacrificing

We work in an environment that is interesting and meaningful. We’re Australia’s submarine company, and everyday we’re supporting the Royal Australian Navy to protect Australia’s national security and to bring its submariners home safely.

If you are looking for a role that makes a difference, we’ll provide you with the opportunity to grow your career that offers flexibility and security to balance life and work. It’s why working at ASC is like no other job. It’s a deeper purpose that we can all be proud of.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Nuclear Management Arrangements the Nuclear Facilities and Security Arrangements Manager is responsible for developing management processes and procedures that ensure compliance with Australian nuclear facility, safeguard and security regulations, including licensing and authorisation requirements.

This role leads a small team of subject matter experts to produce compliant documentation within the department. Where appropriate, the manager will also coordinate and oversee the development of required documentation by internal or external specialists and subcontractors, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Create compliant and comprehensive processes that meet the licensing and authorisation requirements of the Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulations
• Establish guidance to support staff in developing nuclear management arrangements
• Develop and manage maintenance arrangements for nuclear facilities and security systems
• Build effective working and communication practices with internal and external stakeholders to ensure shared understanding and regulatory compliance
• Mentor staff, assess training needs, and define development requirements to support capability as business knowledge evolves

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in Management, IT, Engineering, Safety, Nuclear or similar
• 7+ years’ experience within the naval or civil nuclear facility and/or security environment;
• Specific understanding and experience of Nuclear Facilities and associated safeguard and security support needs
• Specific experience working with nuclear regulation and licensing will be highly regarded;
• Specific experience or comprehensive understanding of Nuclear Safeguards would be an advantage and highly regarded
• Experience managing inter‑organisational stakeholders will be highly regarded

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

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

Benefits

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
• Secure and long‑term career opportunities that provide a deeper purpose.
• Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work‑life balance.
• 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.
• Volunteer leave, so you can contribute back to the community.
• Paid reservist leave to support our nation’s defence capabilities.
• 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.