The Role The acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines is an historic and transformative endeavour for Australia.
The whole-of-nation effort to safely and securely deliver the cutting edge nuclear-powered submarine program will transform Australia's economic and national security landscape for decades to come.
The Sovereign Submarine Program Delivery (SSPD) Branch of the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) seeks an expert, motivated, Welding Inspector to join our Adelaide team responsible for delivering Australia's SSN-AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines. The Welding Inspector is responsible for assuring the welding quality elements of the shipbuilder's processes and procedures and for conduction technical assessments to assure the construction of Australia's nuclear submarines, ensuring they meet the exacting standards of the Australian Nuclear Regulator, Royal Australian Navy and our AUKUS partners. The Welding Inspector will provide detailed technical, professional and policy advice in relation to SSN-AUKUS welding, contributing to strategic planning, program and project management, and policy development as required.
Reporting to the Senior Product Verification Inspector, in this role you will develop close relationships with the Quality Assurance auditors and Test and Evaluation team to harmonise and manage complex technical data systems that will coordinate and manage assurance and test data generated across SSPD.
About our Team Within the ASA, SSPD is accountable for delivering Australia's SSN-AUKUS class submarines from a new, purpose built submarine construction yard in Osborne, South Australia.
This requires identification of the most appropriate program delivery model and construction methodology, defining infrastructure requirements, analysing and modelling existing Australian industry and workforce capability and capacity and undertaking cost estimation for acquiring and sustaining the future Nuclear-Powered Submarine fleet; in consultation with our AUKUS partners. SSPD consists of the following directorates: Business and Operations, Build, Test and Evaluation, Commercial Management, Engineering and Shipyard Infrastructure.
The Build, Test and Evaluation Directorate of SSPD is responsible for assuring delivery of Australian SSN-AUKUS submarines that meet the approved design safely and efficiently while complying with the cost and schedule agreed with Government.
The task is diverse and challenging. The team will assure that each submarine has been constructed, activated and tested in accordance with the design prior to entering Royal Australian Navy service.
Our Ideal Candidate We are a dynamic organization seeking employees who are agile, innovative and energised by high-paced work.
We are seeking highly motivated and collaborative minded people who will have the opportunity to contribute to a once in a lifetime program.
The ideal candidate for this role will have expert technical knowledge and experience in assessing welding quality including in the development of weld procedures, assessment of welding technical packages, reports and products. They will bring the following attributes and skills to the role: Expert knowledge of complex mechanical technical activities including welding inspection procedures and processes; Experience in assessing and reviewing production documentation and physical audit of technical processes; Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to negotiate and collaborate in order to support the cultivation of productive working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders; The ability to build and sustain positive relationships with team members and motivate and mentor less experienced team members; An outcome focused mindset in order to achieve results and be able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail; The successful candidate will exemplify the Defence Values and Behaviours, generate a culture of innovation and agility and embody the nuclear mindset.
Application Closing Date: Thursday 30 January 2025 For further information please review the job information pack, reference ASA/11195/24 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=31A45583-B397-B76D-626C-DB6331C1F1C0