Project Coordinator

**Security Clearance roles only**:Due to the Security Clearance required for this, applicants must be an Australian Citizen and eligible to obtain and uphold a Baseline Security Clearance.

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**Project Coordinator [Through Life Support]**

The Project Coordinator role is responsible for the management and execution of defect rectification and support requests outside of In Service Support Sustainment Contracts for Austal Defence vessels in service.

**_Key objectives & responsibilities:_**
- Provide and facilitate support and assistance under appropriate Defence Vessel Acquisition Contracts [Warranty] and other Defence Business [Service].
- To proactively manage, within business constraints, all project stakeholders.
- Establishment and maintenance of appropriate communication channels
- Resolution of all project queries within agreed timescales.
- To manage assigned projects within agreed schedules and budget, as well as to an agreed quality and safety standard for the specific support program:

- Delivering professional and timely execution of contractual and/or commercial objectives, as per applicable support program or contract
- Actualisation and delivery of program KPI’s
- Provide oversight in development of a safe and cost-effective repair and support strategies to realize issue resolution
- Ensuring correct repair standards and scopes are adhered to;
- Support Configuration Management Requirements and Baseline Changes
- Supervision and engagement of subcontractors
- Obtaining required level of OQE and uploading to Navy asset management software
- To proactively grow and capitalize on contractual or organic opportunities that arise within the remit of the applicable program:

- New Business Capture
- To proactively manage and capture performance data and information
- Provide technical and commercial information such as to allow accurate reporting and forecasting of project performance during the project lifecycle
- Provide operational data and feedback to Acquisition projects to ensure LFE

**_Required skills, experience & attributes:_**
- Hold Australian Citizenship and eligibility to obtain a baseline level security clearance
- A formal Qualification in Engineering and / or Project Management and / or Trade
- Hold a Construction safety induction (White card)
- Demonstrated experience in delivering Projects (balancing risk, quality, budget and schedule)
- Commercially astute
- Understanding of standards, codes and regulatory frameworks for the design, Construction and Maintenance of Commercial and Naval vessels
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical and commercial
- Flexibility to travel on short notice and support urgent defect rectification

**Why Austal**:

- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- A supportive and dynamic work environment.
- Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

**What's on Offer?**
- Located in Henderson, WA (with on-site parking)
- Permanent salaried position
- Nine-day fortnight with an RDO every second Friday
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retailer discount program

This position will provide the successful applicant an opportunity to further develop their career, whilst working alongside experienced, dedicated, and passionate industry professionals, in a collaborative, dynamic and outcome focused environment.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.