ASC
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    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Website

    ASC

    Industry

    Defence, Aerospace & Marine

    Specialities

    Submarine design, Construction, Project management, Engineering

    Company size

    1,001-5,000

    Primary location

    Adelaide, South Australia
    Established in 1985, ASC is Australia’s submarine company.Our 1900-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, construction, project management, supply chain, and engineering expertise unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry.We are the builder and sustainer of Australia’s Collins Class submarines, and the Australian Government’s choice to jointly build and sustain conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines in Australia.We also have responsibility for delivering Australia’s Collins Class submarines Life of Type Extension (LOTE) program and play a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.

    Our mission statement

    Working at ASC is like no other job – it’s a deeper purpose that we can all be proud of.Our vision: To be Australia’s sovereign submarine builder and maintainer – integral in delivering our nation’s maritime strategy.Our mission: To be a trusted and efficient partner with sovereign design, build and sustainment capabilities, driving best value for our customers.

    Reviews overview

    3.0117 ratings in total
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    89%
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    49%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at ASC?

    AI summary of recent reviews
    Employees value their colleagues, describing them as friendly, professional, and supportive. Many appreciate the meaningful work contributing to national security and the learning opportunities available through complex projects. The competitive compensation and safe work environment are also frequently mentioned as positive aspects of working at ASC.

    However, there are some potential challenges, including concerns about management effectiveness and communication in certain areas. Some employees experience demanding workloads with expectations of overtime, whilst others note limited career progression opportunities, particularly for non-engineering roles. The organisation's bureaucratic structure and the need for modernised facilities and IT systems have also been mentioned as areas for improvement.

    Recent reviews

    1.0
    Network Engineer
    Jul 2026
    Osborne SA 50172 to 3 years in the role, former employee
    Poor leadership and toxic culture made the infrastructure- Network team hard to work in.
    The good thingsBig organization with solid growth potential and opportunities to develop your career. A good place to build experience and progress professionally.
    The challengesThe infrastructure and network teams were a major disappointment. Senior management and Head of IT Infrastructure and operations created a poor and toxic culture that felt political, disconnected, and unsupportive. There was no real sense of teamwork or care for people, and the environment felt very formal, cold, and isolating. While other teams may have been okay, my experience in these areas was extremely poor and I would not recommend them to anyone.
    5.0
    People & Culture Team
    Jan 2026
    Henderson WA 61663 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Pride and work satisfaction knowing we were making a difference!
    The good thingsMeaningful work - supporting the Royal Navy protecting Australia and our families in this unique workplace - pride value was high. Enjoyed working with management team and work colleagues sharing the dedication to deliver a professional service within a highly productive and growth area , support and ongoing training availability. knowledge sharing especially with the many long serving workforce, training & development opportunities offered within WA, SA & overseas.
    The challengesWorkload was high - always an issue with a growing workforce. However, management were aware and continuously improving systems and processes to support. Unsure how this could be more effectively improved. Decision to retire was difficult - this being my personal biggest challenge; walking away from the team and relationships built over 4 year period.
    1.0
    Project Accountant - Cost Estimation
    Sep 2025
    Osborne SA 50171 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Incompetence, mismanagement and fragile egos. Not worth it.
    The good thingsYou get to work on interesting projects. If you are motivated enough you will learn skills and gain experience that you can't get anywhere else.
    The challengesManagement are promoted based on their annual salary increase so dont expect to be motivated or inspired. Decade or longer tenures often means they dont have the competencies to work effectivley in a modern workplace which makes your work harder. I often found myself, in a junior role, being relied on to produce policies and guidence materials where my senior with 20 years experience was unable to. Salary is set with the expectation of reasonable overtime so be ready to work late most nights.
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