Senior Governance Engineer

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

Join ASC at a pivotal moment in Australia's submarine capability journey.

As a senior Governance Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and enhancing the technical governance framework that supports Australia's conventional, and future nuclear-powered submarine programs.

Reporting to the Technical Governance Manager, you will build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships and work across engineering, quality, assurance and program teams to strengthen technical integrity, engineering assurance, compliance and risk-informed decision making. You will translate complex legislative, regulatory, contractual and technical requirements into practical governance solutions that enable safe, compliant and effective engineering outcomes.

This is a unique opportunity to influence how technical work is governed across one of Australia's most complex and strategically important engineering environments.

Responsibilities 

• Develop, implement and continuously improve engineering governance frameworks, policies, standards and processes.
• Translate regulatory, contractual and technical requirements into practical and scalable governance solutions.
• Provide expert advice on technical governance, engineering assurance, compliance and risk management.
• Conduct governance reviews, assurance activities and audits to monitor effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support governance integration across engineering, quality, safety and program functions.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, defence partners, regulators and industry experts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen engineering performance, technical integrity and organisational capability.

About You 

You are an experienced engineer with a passion for technical excellence, governance and organisational performance.

You bring:

• Degree qualifications in Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• 10+ years' experience in defence, naval, oil and gas, aerospace, nuclear or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience developing and improving governance frameworks, engineering management systems, standards or assurance processes.
• Strong understanding of technical risk management, compliance, engineering assurance and technical authority systems.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into practical business solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication capability.
• A continuous improvement mindset and commitment to engineering excellence.

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.

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.