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

Are you ready to lead the charge in shaping ASC’s security culture and governance? As our Security Governance & Risk Lead, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring ASC’s compliance with the Defence Security Principles Framework and Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) membership. This is a strategic and high-impact role where your leadership will directly influence the safety and resilience of Australia’s submarine capability. If you thrive on complexity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Lead ASC’s security governance and risk management across both SA & WA ASC sites and programs.
• Ensure compliance with all defence security frameworks such as DSPF & PSPF.
• Develop and deliver security awareness and training programs within ASC.
• Conduct and guide security risk assessments and assurance activities.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with Commonwealth and State security agencies.
• Manage insider threat identification, reporting, and mitigation processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in security governance.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Security Management, Security Risk Management, or a related field such as HR or WHSE.
• Demonstrated experience in policy investigations, risk assessment, and/or DISP-related security roles.
• Strong understanding of compliance, assurance, and governance frameworks.
• Strategic thinker with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Skilled in identifying, assessing, and managing security risks and threats.
• Passionate about fostering a positive and proactive security culture.
• Collaborative team player with high integrity, resilience, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance (NV1). Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

ITAR Notice: 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.

Application Process

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose. To ensure a smooth and secure application process, please upload your resume in a format supported by Windows 11 (e.g., .docx, .pdf, or .rtf). This helps us review your application efficiently and ensures compatibility with our recruitment system.

At ASC, we are committed to a thorough and inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we attract a diverse and high-quality pool of candidates, we typically wait until we have received a decent number of applications before progressing to the next stage.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we carefully review all submissions. If you’ve applied, rest assured your application is being considered, and we’ll be in touch with an update as soon as possible.

Note: Candidates may be considered not only for the current vacancy but also for potential upcoming opportunities at ASC. We encourage all interested applicants to apply, as we are building a talent pool for future roles.