Deputy Project Manager

About the Opportunity

As part of the Austal Defence Australia (ADA) team the Infrastructure and Capability Deputy Project Manager (DPM) supports the Project Manager in planning executing and delivering projects within scope budget and timeline. This role acts as the second-in-command ensuring smooth coordination across teams monitoring progress and stepping in to lead when the Project Manager is unavailable. The Deputy Project Manager is a key liaison between stakeholders project staff and senior leadership.

The Deputy Project Manager will support the coordination of teams contractors and stakeholders to establish a fully functional facility capable of supporting complex shipbuilding operations.

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

• Accountable for assisting in the development and execution of project plans ensuring milestones are met.
• Support Project Manager to oversee day-to-day activities of project staff internal stakeholders and contractors.
• Stakeholder Communication maintain clear timely and accurate communication with stakeholders.
• Identify risks document issues and support mitigation strategies.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance - Ensure project activities adhere to organizational standards policies and quality benchmarks.
• Financial Tracking Monitor project expenditures and support budget control.
• Provide leadership support by leading meetings site inspections and reporting when the Project Manager is unavailable.

Youll Need

Essential

• 35 years of experience in project coordination project support or junior project management roles.
• Diploma or higher qualification in Project Management or progress towards qualification.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g. MS Project Primavera).
• Industry-specific experience in defence infrastructure.
• Proven and Effective communications skills and proven stakeholder management ability.
• Demonstrated experience working on complex cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Proven track record of supporting project delivery within scope budget and schedule.

Desirable

• Project Management Experience in Industrial Construction Industry.
• Project Management certification through a professional PM Body.
• Defence or Government project experience.
• Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MBA Master of Project Management) desirable but not essential.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent certification.

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 encouraged to apply.

Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia Austal: Australia