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
The Maintenance Electrical Team Lead will provide both technical expertise and leadership to the Facilities Maintenance electrical trade team.
The role is responsible for planning, prioritising, and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure operational efficiency and asset reliability.
Applies strong engineering judgement and trade knowledge to diagnose and resolve equipment and infrastructure issues and breakdowns.
Oversees the management of stock, tooling, and consumables, ensuring availability to support ongoing maintenance requirements.
This position leads and develops Leading Hands and Tradespeople, supporting capability development, improving work practice, and ensuring the team consistently delivers high-quality, safe, and efficient maintenance outcomes.
Responsibilities




The role operates in a complex maintenance environment requiring effective prioritisation of preventative and reactive work, balancing operational demands, safety requirements, and resource constraints.
Key aspects of the role include:
Championing safety across all maintenance activities
Managing trade teams to deliver high-quality work within required timeframes
Utilising the CMMS (IFS) to manage work orders, track performance, and optimise workflows
Coordinating internal resources and external contractors
Driving continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs
Monitoring team performance, including work order completion rates and productivity
Communicating issues, risks, and improvements to Facilities Management in a timely manner
Managing tooling, stock and consumables to support site requirements
Raise purchase requisitions, CapEx and OpEx's as required
About you
The role requires sound judgement, leadership capability, and the ability to balance operational delivery with long-term capability development.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Current Electrical A Class licence
High Voltage (HV) experience (desirable)
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE




Minimum 5 years' experience in leading and managing teams
Experience of infrastructure, plant, and equipment maintenance
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
Ability to influence and engage internal and external stakeholders
Sound business acumen
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.
Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
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 ****, 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 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.
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📌 Maintenance Electrical Team Lead - Facilities (Adelaide)
🏢 ASC
📍 Adelaide