Submarine Platform Instructor

Position Summary

Submarine Instructors deliver technical submarine training for operators and maintainers of the Collins Class Submarine (CCSM) in accordance with the Submarine Training Services Contract. Instructors may be allocated to deliver courses in a variety of subjects, depending on their skills, qualifications and experience.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Submarine Instructor, you will deliver high-quality training to Navy personnel ranging from new entrants to experienced submariners undertaking career progression and recertification programs.

Using your technical expertise and operational experience, you will:

• Deliver classroom, practical and simulator-based training.
• Facilitate learning using specialist training aids, equipment and submarine simulators.
• Assess trainee competency against approved Defence standards.
• Coach and mentor trainees while modelling the values and culture of the Royal Australian Navy Submarine Service.
• Develop, review and maintain training materials, assessments and courseware.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the training system.
• Maintain vocational and instructional currency through ongoing professional development and engagement with the submarine enterprise.

About You

You are a technically capable and respected submarine professional who is passionate about sharing knowledge and developing others.

You will bring:

Essential Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Marine Technician qualification.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent), or willingness to commence on employment.
• Relevant Defence or industry technical qualifications aligned to submarine mechanical systems.

Essential Experience and Skills

• Minimum six years' experience as a Marine Technician or within a closely related technical discipline.
• Strong knowledge of submarine propulsion, auxiliary and mechanical systems.
• Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to build rapport and positively influence learners from diverse backgrounds and experience levels.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a Defence and customer-focused environment.

Highly Regarded

• Collins Class Submarine qualification.
• Sea-going experience as an RAN submariner.
• Experience delivering technical training within Defence, maritime or industrial environments.
• Allied submarine, naval or relevant maritime industry experience.

Why ASC?

As Australia's submarine sustainment and capability partner, ASC offers the opportunity to apply your operational expertise in a meaningful way while supporting the development of Australia's submarine workforce.

In return, ASC offers:

• The opportunity to directly contribute to Australia's defence capability.
• A collaborative and highly skilled team environment.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• A role where your experience will have a lasting impact on future generations of submariners.
• Meaningful work supporting one of Australia's most critical defence capabilities.

Eligibility

To be successful, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance and meet all Defence and employment compliance requirements.

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