About the Opportunity
Based in Cairns, the Commissioning STW Lead will be responsible for the final stages of vessel commissioning and Set to Work (STW), including defect rectification. They support the project team and contractors in recommissioning equipment and systems, working closely with Waterfront Supervisors to complete commissioning before the vessel’s Transfer of Custody (TOC) from Austal to ABF.
About Austal
Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam. With operations spanning multiple sites, Austal offers diverse career opportunities in trades, maintenance, engineering support, project services, corporate functions and operational delivery.
Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.
Learn more at austal.com/ssa
This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.
What’s Involved
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Commissioning & STW Management: Oversee commissioning and STW delivery for the program
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Project Schedule Performance: Define tasks, deliverables, interdependencies, durations, and resources to meet project objectives
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Project Governance & Assurance: Apply project management principles to ensure delivery aligns with agreed objectives
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Stakeholder Management: Proactively manage stakeholders and clients within business constraints
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Team Engagement: Lead, empower, and support multidisciplinary teams to achieve project success
You'll Need
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Trade qualification.
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5+ years in production delivery management and leadership roles.
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Construction Safety Induction (White Card).
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Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
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Customer-focused with commercial acumen.
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Proven people management and team-building ability.
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Knowledge of project cost, risk management, and earned value principles.
Why Austal
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Competitive compensation and benefits package.
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Professional development and training opportunities.
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A supportive and dynamic work environment.
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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
