Submarine Safety Superintendent – SUBSAFE Compliance Lead

ASC Pty Ltd; Cockburn; Remote; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous parental leave

Subsidised childcare

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Diverse and supportive environment

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Job summary

ASC Pty Ltd in Western Australia is seeking a Submarine Safety Superintendent to oversee SUBSAFE certification activities across submarine maintenance availabilities and ensure compliance with safety standards before return to service.

Reporting to the Submarine Safety Manager, you will lead specialist governance, coordinate with the Royal Australian Navy and ASC teams, mentor staff and drive continuous improvements in safety outcomes for the Collins Class fleet.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in submarine maintenance or naval sustainment.
• Strong understanding of submarine systems and certification requirements.
• Experience coordinating assurance, compliance or safety-critical activities.
• Ability to interpret technical standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Defence or naval experience highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and assurance of SUBSAFE certification activities across submarine maintenance availabilities.
• Maintain the integrity of the Submarine Safety Certification Boundary throughout maintenance activities.
• Lead and coordinate submarine safety activities to ensure compliance with SUBSAFE requirements and Australian Naval Publications.
• Chair Submarine Safety Council meetings and oversee the Submarine Plan of the Day communications.
• Coordinate docking, undocking and SUBSAFE functionality activities to support operational readiness.
• Review, audit and approve SUBSAFE work packages and certification documentation.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance to stakeholders on submarine safety and certification requirements.
• Investigate, manage and resolve SUBSAFE non-conformance reports and certification issues.
• Mentor and develop personnel in submarine safety processes and certification requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety governance, compliance and certification outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Safety governance

Risk assessment

Education

Trade qualifications

Job description

ASC Pty Ltd in Western Australia is seeking a Submarine Safety Superintendent to oversee SUBSAFE certification activities across submarine maintenance availabilities and ensure compliance with safety standards before return to service.

Reporting to the Submarine Safety Manager, you will lead specialist governance, coordinate with the Royal Australian Navy and ASC teams, mentor staff and drive continuous improvements in safety outcomes for the Collins Class fleet.