Australia's submarine builder and through-life support contractor
ASC operates as Australia's prime submarine contractor, responsible for the Collins Class fleet and its life extension, plus the SSN AUKUS nuclear submarine build program. The tech stack—IFS, PLM, Oracle Primavera, Jira, SQL, AutoCAD, IBM DOORS—reflects a capital-project and defense-manufacturing operation managing complex supply chains and regulatory compliance. Active hiring in engineering (32 roles) and operations (22 roles) signals acceleration on both sustained production and the multi-decade nuclear submarine transition.
Notable leadership hires: Head of Engineering, Project Governance Lead
ASC Pty Ltd is Australia's state-owned submarine manufacturer and through-life support contractor, headquartered in Osborne, South Australia. The company has maintained the Royal Australian Navy's Collins Class conventionally powered submarines since 1985 and is currently executing the Life of Type Extension program to sustain that fleet into the 2030s. ASC also serves as prime contractor for the SSN AUKUS joint build program for nuclear-powered submarines and provides in-water maintenance support for U.S. Navy Virginia Class vessels. Beyond production, ASC runs training operations for Australian submariners established in 1992. The organization spans 1,001–5,000 employees across engineering disciplines, trades, project management, supply chain, and corporate services.
ASC's active portfolio includes the Collins Class Life of Type Extension, the SSN AUKUS nuclear submarine build program, SSN sustainment planning, in-water maintenance on U.S. Virginia Class submarines, and infrastructure provisioning for the AUKUS program.
ASC's project stack includes Oracle Primavera, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Jira, IFS for ERP, and IBM DOORS for requirements management—typical for defense and capital-intensive manufacturing.
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