Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator
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Job Description
Project Coordinator
Location: Henderson/ Perth CBD
WHY AUSTAL
Austal(ASX: ASB) is Australias global shipbuilder Defence prime contractor and maritime technology partner of choice; designing constructing and supporting defence and commercial vessels for the worlds 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 1000 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 Project Coordinator is a key position within the Transformation teamworking on the SSA. This role provides essential administrative project and general support to ensure timely performance against program objectives and compliance with company and customer requirements. The Project Coordinator will work closely with the SSA Transformation team as well as Workstream Leaders and Project Managers across the broader Austal business to deliver on the Capability Objectives of the SSA.
Whats involved:
- Support the Transformation team in monitoring project progress and performance and provide updates to internal and external stakeholders.
- Update reports and dashboard key project/program metrics.
- Measure and report on project performance.
- Monitor project progress and create status reports for project managers and stakeholders.
- Prioritise and achieve daily and weekly tasks.
- Assist the team with general administration duties
- Foster crossteam collaboration to help project team members complete tasks and produce deliverables.
- Execute project management administrative tasks such as managing invoices purchase orders and inventory reports among other financial documents.
- Perform ad hoc tasks as required to support the Transformation team.
- Ensure systems are maintained and up to date.
- Prepare and approve project documentation in a timely manner.
- Assist team members in implementing risk management strategies.
- Manage the risk register (not as a risk owner) by ensuring owners make requisite updates in accordance with SSA RMF and link these to WBS and other reporting.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation plans and reports in line with Austal standards and project requirements.
Skills and Experience
- Bachelors degree or Diploma in business administration management or a related field.
- Practical experience and knowledge relevant to the outlined duties.
- Working knowledge of project management software and proficiency with Excel and Word.
- Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact and communicate positively and professionally.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines while managing multiple tasks/projects.
- High attention to detail and accuracy with a proven track record of highquality output.
- Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
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 thefocus 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 inkind and financial support of various charities and organisations that focus on improving health education and the environment.
Austal provides a safe and inclusive work environment for all employees. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders people of all abilities cultural background age and gender to apply.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
