Design Technical Planning

**Design Technical Planning & Subcontract Coordinator**

Location Henderson, WA

**WHY AUSTAL**

Austal** (ASX: ASB)**is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor and maritime technology partner of choice; designing, constructing and supporting defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators. The company operates shipbuilding and sustainment facilities in Australia, the USA, Philippines and Vietnam.

Austal Australia is delivering multiple naval shipbuilding and sustainment programs for the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Border Force and the Department of Defence, employing approximately 1,000 people in facilities in located Western Australia, Queensland and the Northern Territory.

**Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA)**

With an exciting pipeline of future work for the Australian Defence Force at the Henderson Shipyard, now is the time to join us to be a part of some meaningful work in a dynamic and outcome focussed environment.

We are on our path towards becoming the Commonwealths “Strategic Shipbuilder” in the West, aiming to be in contract for the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA). Join us for this exciting opportunity to be part of continuous naval shipbuilding, contributing and significant work for the Australian Defence Force.

The SSA will establish an overarching program which enables the design and build of vessels at the Henderson Shipyard. The objective of the SSA is to possess the capacity and capability to initially deliver Landing Craft Medium & Heavy for the Australian Army in supporting continuous naval shipbuilding in WA.

The SSA is about establishing the capability within the Henderson Precinct, and Western Australia, to continuously build vessels for the Commonwealth. It will be led by Austal, and will require the engagement of local industry, supply chain and workforce to be successful.

Working within the SSA will provide career development opportunities whilst working alongside experienced, dedicated, and passionate industry professionals, in a collaborative, dynamic and outcome focused environment.

**About the Opportunity**

The **Design Technical Planning & Subcontract Coordinator** is a key position within the Design and Engineering team, ‘delivering together’. You’ll be.
- Creating & Maintaining Design Team Planning Philosophy, Resource Forecasts, WBS & Schedules.
- Supporting generation of Project Estimates.
- Supports the design team with Subcontracting capability & capacity to ensure timely & accurate products can be delivered.
- Sourcing, onboarding, monitoring subcontractors and subcontracted work packages.
- Produce accurate information and documentation that meet all procedural and auditable requirements.
- Ensure work deadlines are met and deliverables are not compromised or missed.
- Communicate effectively and efficiently through verbal and written means to all necessary parties.
- Consistently exhibit a proactive attitude towards innovation and improvement.

**Skills and Experience**

Essential
- At least 7 years’ experience in relevant design and planning disciplines
- Strong demonstrated experience with Primavera P6 &/or MS Project
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Flexibility and adaptability to prioritise conflicting demands
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Good understanding of data and document management principals

Desirable
- A good understanding of the design & production process with regards to ship building
- Ability to identify & initiate improvements within the business
- Excellent Stakeholder management skills
- Ability to support the design team to ensure design deliverables meet schedule, cost and quality expectations

Due to the Security Clearance required for this position, applicants must be an Australian Citizen and eligible to obtain and uphold a Baseline Security Clearance through the Australian Department of Defence.

**Benefits**
- True work/life balance with a 9 day fortnight
- Competitive salary package and generous employee benefits (including EAP, retailer discounts, salary sacrificing and novated leasing, where applicable)
- Professional development and training opportunities
- A supportive and dynamic work environment with an established mentor program
- Real opportunities for genuine career advancement within our growing, global organisation

**Culture**

Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts; Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work.

Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.

Austal Giving supports our local communities through in-kind and financial support of various charities and organisations that focus on improving health, education and the environment.

Austal provides a safe and inclusive w