Assistant Project Manager

About the Opportunity

As the Assistant Project Manager for Austal Defence Australia (ADA) youll be responsible for assisting the Project Manager to ensure the successful delivery of vessel construction and associated project outcomes. Supporting the coordination integration and performance of project activities across cost schedule quality and customer satisfaction requirements.

About Austal

Austal is Australias global shipbuilder Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design construct and support defence and commercial vessels for the worlds leading operators with operations spanning Australia the USA Philippines and Vietnam.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. Were driving innovation supporting sovereign capability and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

Learn more at is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

Whats Involved

• Support the Deputy Project Manager and Ship Manager to deliver project outcomes aligned to cost schedule quality and customer satisfaction targets.
• Assist in coordinating project activities to ensure alignment between project plans and on-vessel construction execution.
• Provide timely and accurate project information (schedules priorities deliverables) to support construction teams.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the project master schedule aligned with vessel construction milestones.
• Support project controls processes including cost tracking scheduling risk management reporting and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Facilitate cross-functional coordination across engineering supply chain production and support functions.
• Assist in managing project variations change proposals and governance reporting while monitoring risks and escalating issues as required.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships represent the Deputy Project Manager when required and promote a culture of safety quality and continuous improvement.

Youll Need

• 12 months experience in Project Management or Project Coordination
• 12 months experience in Defence shipbuilding construction or a similar project environment
• Strong organisational and coordination skills
• Competent using Microsoft
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement capability
• Understanding of project management principles including scheduling
• Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance

Why Join Us

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

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. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.

Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia Austal: Australia