About the Opportunity
Based in Cairns, the Production Coordinator will be accountable for ensuring Supervisors and Contractors are provided with and understand a clear plan to deliver on their responsibilities, outlining specific time frames and quality standards required to deliver work scopes to schedule, cost and quality targets. Coordinators are required to work collaboratively with the Supervisors to allow them to provide deliverables to schedule, in full, to quality and to budget, all in a safe working environment.
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.
Our In-Service Support division provide routine servicing and preventative maintenance through to complex system overhauls; our maintenance solutions cover the full lifecycle of a vessel. We integrate original design knowledge with operational insights to ensure every intervention is cost-effective and aligned with customer requirements.
Backed by our extensive shipbuilding heritage and international supply chain, our global network ensures fleets remain mission-ready and performing at their highest capability throughout their operational life.
Learn more at austal.com
This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.
What’s Involved
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Plan daily and weekly task requirements for allocated project
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Identify potential risks or constraints that will impact task delivery and ensure key stakeholders are consulted.
- Timely escalation and collaborative management of issues/risks/constraints
- Assist in the compiling and submission of OQE as required.
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Monitor execution of procedures and provide feedback to the QA department to ensure procedures are relevant to tasks being performed.
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Coordination of subcontractors including requesting quotations, raising PO's and ensuring works are conducted according to task specifications.
- Conduct employee performance reviews and counselling.
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Promote and implement continual improvement initiatives through identification and implementation of improvements opportunities and or corrective actions.
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Implementation of the HSEQ Standards
You’ll Need
- Relevant Trade Qualification
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Project management or supervisor experience
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Developed and practical Leadership skills, e.g. strong interpersonal skills, people management and communication skills, development and coaching of others
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office products and commercial CMMS packages.
- Strong time management, resource planning and scheduling skills.
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Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance and a Defence Common Access Card (DCAC).
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Marine / ship repair experience (desirable)
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Defence project experience (desirable)
Why Join Us?
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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
