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 nuclear-powered submarines – the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.

Our work is compelling 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

Reporting to the Trade Planning Team Lead, the Assistant Trade Planner plays a key role in supporting maintenance planning activities to ensure trade personnel can safely and efficiently execute work onboard submarines and within workshop environments.

Responsibilities

- Generate work orders, MCRs and work packs (where applicable) in line with business priorities and production readiness requirements.
- Ensure work orders and planning documentation are accurate, compliant, and ready for execution, enabling work to be completed right the first time.
- Maintain accurate planning system data and support effective resource and material demand planning.
- Provide proactive support across Trade, Work Package and Forward Planning teams to ensure planning commitments are met on time.
- Prioritise workload effectively and collaborate with stakeholders to manage competing deadlines and commitments.
- Deliver high-quality planning support with minimal supervision, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and without rework.
- Ensure compliance with ASC and RAN processes, policies, procedures and workflows to support safe and compliant operations.

About you

- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to read and interpret basic Engineering Drawings




- Organisational ability and Technical Research skills
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Production or Stores (Supply) based environment.
- Exposure to one or more of the following disciplines (Production, Production Control, Planning, Scheduling, Engineering, Estimating, Supply / Contract Administration and Project Management)

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. 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 may require 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.
- Ten days of additional leave.
- 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 3,000-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 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.

📌 Assistant Trade Planner (Adelaide)
🏢 Asc
📍 Adelaide