Submarine Construction Assurance Engineer (Ship – Australian Submarine Agency
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770609
- Agency: Australian Submarine Agency
- Job Title: Submarine Construction Assurance Engineer (Ship
- Position Number: ASA/03611/26
- Classification: APS Level 6
- Closing Date: Sunday 02 August 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Location: Osborne SA, Port Adelaide SA
- Future Merit Locations: Osborne, Port Adelaide
- Salary: $99,733 – $112,431
- Office Arrangement: On Site (Candidates are required to work in the location)
About Australian Submarine Agency
The Construction Engineering Directorate within the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA)
Engineering and Technology Division is responsible for delivering expert engineering oversight of
submarine construction and fabrication activities. The Directorate plays a key role in assuring that
hull, structural, and reactor-related systems are manufactured in accordance with design intent,
regulatory requirements, and the highest standards of safety and quality.
Our team provides technical leadership and assurance across shipyard and supplier
environments, undertaking surveillance, inspection, and quality assurance of fabrication
processes. This includes oversight of welding, materials, structural assembly, and engineering
change implementation to ensure the integrity and performance of Australia’s nuclear-powered
submarine capability.
Working closely with industry partners, regulators, and multidisciplinary engineering teams, the
Directorate supports the development of objective quality evidence (OQE), ensures compliance
with engineering and safety standards, and contributes to the safe, effective, and enduring delivery
of Australia’s submarine program.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are a dynamic organization seeking employees who are agile, innovative and energised by
high-paced work. We are seeking highly motivated and collaborative minded people who will have
the opportunity to contribute to a once in a lifetime program.
Our ideal candidate will bring the following attributes and skills to the role:
Strong knowledge of fabrication, welding, and materials engineering, ideally in submarine,
naval, nuclear, or heavy industry environments
Experience in technical oversight, inspections, quality control, and quality assurance within
safety-critical projects
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications and assess design intent vs
as-built outcomes
Understanding of quality standards, compliance frameworks, and engineering change
processes
Capability to identify non-conformances, conduct basic root cause analysis, and drive
corrective actions
Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to provide clear
technical advice
High level of attention to detail, integrity, and commitment to safety and quality
Ability to work collaboratively in shipyard/industrial environments and conduct on-site
inspections
Duties
- The Role
- The acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines is an historic and
- transformative endeavor for Australia. The whole-of-nation effort to safely and securely deliver the
- cutting edge nuclear-powered submarine program will transform Australia’s economic and national
- security landscape for decades to come.
- You will contribute to the independent technical oversight and assurance of submarine
- construction activities, ensuring compliance with design intent, engineering standards, and
- stringent safety and quality requirements.
- APS 6 Ship Build Engineer
- Reporting to the EL 1 Ship Build Lead, as the Ship Build Engineer, you will provide expert
- engineering support and assurance across construction activities associated with the nuclear
- steam raising plant.
- You will:
- Initially support the development of ASA Engineering Management System plans, processes
- and procedures for the conduct of submarine construction technical assurance.
- Conduct surveillance, inspection and verification of hull structures and module fabrication.
- Assess compliance of submarine hull system fabrication against design specifications,
- engineering standards, and safety requirements.
- Contribute to the development of objective quality evidence to support certification and
- acceptance.
- Identify risks, defects, and non-conformances, supporting investigation and resolution.
- Contribute to the development of high-quality objective evidence for regulatory and program
- acceptance.
- Engage with shipbuilders and ASA technical specialists to resolve complex engineering
- issues.
- This role requires strong analytical capability and sound engineering judgement to ensure that all
- aspects of submarine hull construction meet the highest safety and quality standards.
- Working Environment and Development
- Across all roles, you will operate in shipyard environments alongside with shipbuilders and
- suppliers, with opportunities for interstate and international travel. You will also provide
- authoritative advices on safety-critical systems and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across
- government, industry, and international partners in delivering safe and compliant outcomes.
- These positions also offer a unique professional development opportunity, including the potential
- for a 2–3 year placement at a partner shipyard in the United Kingdom, providing hands-on
- experience in advanced submarine construction and strengthening sovereign capability on return
- to Australia.
- Impact
- Your work will directly contribute to the safe, compliant, and effective delivery of Australia’s
- nuclear-powered submarine capability—supporting a program of national significance that will
- shape Australia’s security and industrial landscape for decades to come.
- This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in ASA as a Building Capability
- Payment (BCP). This enables ASA to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise
- payable under the ASA Enterprise Agreement, for positions in occupational
- disciplines/classifications that are critical to ASA capability. For further information, please contact
- the contact officer.
Eligibility / Notes
- Security Clearance;
- Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.
- Mandatory Qualifications:
- This engineering position requires a Bachelor of Engineering in Naval Architecture, Mechanical
- Engineering or Materials Engineering from an Australian institution, or a qualification gained
- elsewhere, that satisfies the requirements of the Washington Accord for recognition as a
- Professional Engineer.
- This engineering position may require the individual to be able to meet the requirements of
- Chartered Professional Engineer (Engineers Australia), Registered Professional Engineer
- (Professionals Australia) or Fellow/Member of Royal Institution of Naval Architects or
- demonstrated the ability to obtain such status within 12 months.
How to Apply
Position Contact ASA Recruitment, [email protected]
Agency Recruitment Site https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=E3457D8C-562B-428B-AD17-ED0A73691
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applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
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