Description:
975313 Osborne Henderson Quality Technical Officer Full time Closing on: Apr 22 2025ASC 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
ASC opportunities for experienced Supplier Quality Control Technical Officer to join our Supply Quality Control (SQC) team based in Henderson, WA and Osborne, SA. Reporting to the SQC Supervisor you will be responsible for ensuring material compliance and performing technical and Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) inspections for incoming goods. This role forms an integral part of our Collins Class Submarine (CCSM) sustainment program, contributing to Australia’s Naval Defence capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Forming part of the Supply Quality Control Team to ensure material compliance of all items supplied to ASC from suppliers
- Carrying out receipt inspection and MDR review, ensuring all OQE requirements are satisfied against nominated drawings, TPS, catalogue and purchase orders
- Reporting issues and facilitating resolution in relation to product receipt inspection
- Maintaining records for traceability and review to conformance requirements
- Completing inspections on received purchase orders to satisfy SQC demands
- Assessing and reporting errors of received inventory and/or OQE
- Identify, recommend and actively support/participate in implementing strategies to improve SQC performance, minimise cost and better achieve SQC departmental schedules.
- Assess inspection results against technical requirements /
- Technical standards and promptly assess/ determine corrective action where required.
About you
You will be able to demonstrate
- Preferably a mechanical or electrical trade or engineering qualification
- Experience in a similar role
- Ability to assess results of quality inspections to assure compliance with the specified technical requirements
- A high-level of attention to detail and problem-solving skills,
- Experience in installation, manufacturing and quality control on large scale/complex projects is highly favourable
- Demonstrated ability to build rapport and effectively communicate with key stakeholders
- Strong abilities within Microsoft Office Suite
- Auditing qualifications and experience (preferred)
- Ability to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance – NV1 (Confidential).
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity and secure yourself a promising future with an industry leader offering long term career prospects and exciting career opportunities, please submit your application by applying online. Please quote Ref QA1024 on the Application Form.
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.
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.
- 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
Established in 1985, ASC’s 1900-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. The company’s work on Australia’s 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.
Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.
Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.