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

Join the SSN AUKUS Build Program as a Technical Author – Build Readiness, where you’ll create, coordinate, and maintain high-quality technical documentation to support Operations and Manufacturing Engineering. You’ll work closely with subject matter experts, engineers, planners, and UK-based counterparts to develop documentation that supports build sequencing, work instructions, and operational procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical documentation to support production and build readiness
• Collaborate with SMEs and engineers to gather and validate technical content
• Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and aligned with engineering and production requirements
• Work with planners and UK-based counterparts to support build sequencing and manufacturing readiness
• Ensure documentation complies with program standards and version control protocols
• Contribute to continuous improvement of documentation processes and tools

Please note: Availability for collaboration calls outside normal working hours (UK timezone) is required. Periodic domestic and international travel may also be required on an ad hoc basis.

About You

• Proven experience in technical writing or authoring within a complex engineering or manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of engineering and production documentation standards
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering data
• Proficiency in document management systems and authoring tools (e.g. Adobe FrameMaker, MS Word, XML-based tools)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple documentation streams

Desirable

• Experience in Defence, shipbuilding, or submarine programs
• Familiarity with UK and/or Australian naval documentation standards
• Experience working in a joint venture or multi-national program environment
• Knowledge of configuration management and version control practices

Eligibility

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.

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.