Acceptance Coordinator 3

About the Opportunity

Austal is seeking an Acceptance Coordinator to support the delivery and acceptance of major Defence vessel this role youll help coordinate testing trials inspections and closeout activities to ensure vessels progress smoothly toward final acceptance.

Youll work closely with engineering operations quality subcontractors and stakeholders across activities including Verification & Validation (V&V) Test & Activation Sea Trials and waterfront closeout.

Austal is Australias global shipbuilder Defence prime contractor and maritime technology partner of choice. We design build and support defence and commercial vessels for customers around the world with operations across Australia the USA Philippines and Vietnam.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement Austal is helping deliver the future of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

Learn more at Austal

• Coordinate acceptance testing and trial activities across assigned work scopes
• Support V&V Test & Activation and Sea Trial programs
• Track and manage issues defects and closeout activities
• Maintain acceptance records schedules and documentation
• Coordinate inspections bookings and stakeholder activities
• Liaise with engineering operations quality and subcontractor teams
• Provide progress updates reports and status tracking
• Support continuous improvement of acceptance processes

• Experience in project coordination shipbuilding marine defence or complex industrial projects
• Strong organisation scheduling and coordination skills
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and documentation control
• Experience supporting testing trials commissioning or acceptance activities
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering outcomes

• Experience in waterfront testing or operational environments
• Exposure to Sea Trials maintenance programs or vessel delivery activities
• Familiarity with MS Project Excel SharePoint or similar tools
• Understanding of V&V testing activation or inspection processes

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Ongoing training and career development
• Supportive team-focused environment
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant Defence programs
• Long-term career growth in Australias shipbuilding industry

At Austal we are committed to creating a safe inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples veterans people with disability and people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Learn more at Austal Careers