Project Director

2 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Austal Full time
About the Role

Austal, a leading global shipbuilder and Defence Prime contractor, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its sustainment operations team in Cairns. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating all activities required to ensure Defence vessel programs for in-service support and maintenance are delivered on time and with excellence in contract performance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Establish a multi-disciplined team and drive performance through functional enablement to deliver on project objectives.
  • Ensure that appropriate project management methodology and control is deployed whilst providing leadership to the project team to ensure deliverables are achieved safely and to the required quality standards.
  • Plan, coordinate and sequence all support activities collaboratively across multi-disciplined teams, Manage scope and interdependencies effectively across delivery streams helping define processes for change management to meet contractual outcomes.
  • Plan for material sourcing to deliver system and vessel support outcomes within agreed schedules whilst maintaining performance against contracts.
  • Lead diverse teams across multiple disciplines whilst ensuring high levels of collaboration and information flow effectively in a dynamic environment.
  • Establish, develop, and manage multiple stakeholder relationships effectively supported by superior communication skills to inform clients and stakeholders of status, issues, impacts, and progress.
Requirements
  • 5+ years demonstrable Project Management experience in large, complex programs.
  • 5+ years demonstrable experience working in performance-based environments.
  • Hold a Construction safety induction (white card).
  • Desirable: Experience in naval or commercial vessel sustainment management, Project Management certification through a professional PM body, Demonstrable experience with Ship Management, Degree or trade qualification in a recognised maritime discipline.
About Austal

Austal is a global shipbuilder, Defence Prime contractor, and marine technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support Defence and commercial ships for the world's leading operators. With shipyards in Australia, the USA, the Philippines, Vietnam, and China - and service centres located around the world - Austal has more than 6,800 employees globally.

We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve. Delivering outcomes through our values - excellence, customer focus, integrity, and teamwork - are critical to the success of Austal and support our people bringing their best self to work.

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