Security Traineeship Program in Adelaide

Want to secure an exciting apprenticeship role in the defence industry? 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. Our work is interesting 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.

The ASC Security Traineeship is a two-year fixed-term program that combines practical on-the-job training with formal study towards a Certificate 4 in Cyber Security. Working alongside experienced security professionals, you'll gain hands-on experience across personnel, physical and information security, while supporting day-to-day security and compliance activities. By the end of the program, you'll have developed the skills, knowledge and nationally recognised qualification needed to start a career in security.

Your responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support across a range of security activities and processes.
• Maintain security records and databases, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
• Assist with security enquiries and escalate complex matters to experienced team members.
• Contribute to the identification, reporting and management of security risks and incidents.
• Gain practical experience and develop an understanding of Defence security requirements, policies and procedures.

About you:

• Desire and interest to grow a career in security.
• Commitment to obtain Certificate 4 in Cyber Security while receiving on-the-job training.
• Sound verbal and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and data entry accuracy.
• Good organisational skills to handle multiple tasks and prioritise work effectively.
• Ability to work well in a team setting and collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Not currently undertaking or completed, 22603VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security.
• Not in a current Contract of Training.

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance. While ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role requires an ability to access protected US defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible.

Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose. Diversity focused workplace, proudly endorsed by Work 180. Work-life balance – be home every night and on weekends. Fitness Passport - discounted membership across multiple gym/health facilities. Health and wellbeing initiatives – onsite GP, skin checks and flu shots, EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Established in 1985, ASC’s 3000-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.