Senior Infrastructure Engineer: SSN AUKUS Build Program

Senior Infrastructure Engineer: SSN AUKUS Build Program 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 conventionally armed, 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 This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Australia’s sovereign shipbuilding capability. You’ll lead the development of site master plans and infrastructure requirements for the SSN‑AUKUS program, working on complex, high-profile projects that demand technical excellence and strategic thinking. Collaborating with industry leaders and defence stakeholders, you’ll influence design, governance, and assurance processes while mentoring a multidisciplinary team to deliver world‑class facilities. Responsibilities Lead site master planning and develop design guidelines and infrastructure requirements to deliver an efficient, fit‑for‑purpose shipyard. Translate operational needs into Infrastructure Functional Requirements and support schedule development for design and assurance activities. Engage internal and external stakeholders to define requirements and ensure consistency through processes, templates, and governance documentation. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to the Infrastructure Engineering Team to build capability and ensure quality delivery. Validate facility and infrastructure integration using engineering tools (e.g., AutoCAD, DOORS) and develop templates to streamline documentation. Establish assurance procedures for requirements verification and provide pragmatic technical advice balancing capability, cost, schedule, and risk. About you Degree in Engineering with eligibility for membership of Engineers Australia (MIEAust) or equivalent professional body. Demonstrated experience in industrial manufacturing environments, including facility/equipment specifications and compliance; Defence shipbuilding experience highly regarded. Proven ability to project manage infrastructure or equipment projects across design, procurement, installation, and commissioning stages. Strong leadership skills with experience guiding multi-disciplinary technical teams in complex industrial settings. Knowledge of Systems Engineering principles, requirements management, and configuration/change control processes. Proficiency in engineering toolsets (e.g., AutoCAD, DOORS) and intermediate MS Office skills. Demonstrated capability in project management disciplines including scope, schedule, cost, and risk management. This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance to an NV1 level. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance. 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. Relocation support for you and your family, whether you’re from interstate or overseas. Adelaide, South Australia (SA), combines cosmopolitan living with natural beauty, featuring picturesque hills, renowned wineries, and stunning coastlines. As a centre for innovation, SA offers careers in defence, space and advanced manufacturing. Celebrated for its Mediterranean climate and cultural richness, Adelaide provides excellent work/life balance. Explore world‑class wineries, enjoy the vibrant food scene, and experience affordable, family‑friendly living in a welcoming, community‑oriented city. About ASC ASC’s 2,400-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. Shortlisting for this position will commence in January 2026. Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose. #J-18808-Ljbffr