Heavy Haulage Manager

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced and safetyfocused Heavy Haulage Manager to lead the coordination and execution of complex heavy transport operations across Austal Defence Australia (ADA).

In this role you will oversee the movement of oversized overweight and highvalue components across the shipyard including modules engines steel structures and vessels. You will ensure all movements are planned engineered compliant and executed safely while aligning with production schedules.

This is a critical operational leadership role requiring strong coordination across teams contractors and stakeholders to ensure seamless shipyard logistics and operational continuity across multiple sites.

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 the Philippines and Vietnam.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA) Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australiasupporting sovereign capability driving innovation and creating longterm opportunities for Australian industry and workforce.

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

Whats Involved

• Lead and coordinate all heavy haulage movements across the shipyard including SPMT multiaxle trailers and crane operations
• Manage contractors and specialist service providers ensuring performance and safety compliance
• Plan and align heavy lift and transport activities with production schedules
• Ensure compliance with WHS/OHS regulatory and environmental requirements
• Act as the central point of contact for all heavy haulage requests and operations
• Maintain asset management and inventory records for haulage equipment
• Oversee permits documentation load management and regulatory compliance for all movements
• Support emergency response activities and site safety systems
• Provide reporting planning updates and operational communication to stakeholders
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across haulage operations
• Build strong relationships with internal teams contractors and regulatory bodies
• Support sustainability initiatives including efficiency improvements and waste reduction

Youll Need

Essential

• Extensive experience (10 years) in heavy industry such as shipbuilding mining oil & gas or large-scale construction
• Proven leadership experience managing heavy haulage or logistics operations
• Strong knowledge of heavy transport equipment (SPMTs trailers cranes) and load planning
• Experience coordinating complex highrisk movements in industrial environments
• Strong understanding of WHS/OHS requirements and safety-critical operations
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment

Desirable

• Experience within defence maritime or highly regulated industries
• Knowledge of OSOM (over size/over mass) transport route planning and pilot coordination
• Experience in asset management systems or digital transformation initiatives
• High-risk work licences (EWP forklift rigging etc.)
• Experience with permits and high-risk work activities (confined space working at heights)
• Security clearance or ability to obtain one

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunity to support critical shipbuilding operations of national importance
• Career growth within a leading defence organisation
• A collaborative safety-first and high-performing work environment

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace for all. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders people of all backgrounds ages identities and abilities. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.