Ship Manager
Austal
Lead ship construction projects, managing teams to meet cost, schedule, quality, and safety goals.
17 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Wattleup, Western Australia, Australia
Onsite
Company Size
4,258 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering Services
Training and Consultancy Services
General Refit & Repairs
Systems Integration
Service Centres / Through‑life Capability Management
Sector Specialisms
Defence
Commercial Vessels
Maritime Technology
Shipbuilding
Offshore Patrol
Surveillance
Expeditionary Transport
Medical Ships
Role
What you would be doing
schedule management
cost management
quality assurance
construction planning
project delivery
leadership development
- Develop and performance manage against an approved and baselined schedule.
- Enable and empower the construction team to deliver to cost, schedule, quality and customer satisfaction standards.
- Identify, develop, and implement a construction plan that will ensure outputs are delivered consistently.
- Utilising Project Management principles, develop a culture of best practise in construction management, project delivery and leadership.
What you bring
earned value
project management
microsoft office
australian citizenship
ship management
stakeholder management
- Knowledge of ship operation and management.
- Understanding of project management principles including Earned Value Management.
- Australian Citizenship required to obtain Baseline Security Clearance.
- Good communications skills, and proven stakeholder management ability.
- A good understanding of Earned Value Management.
- Experience in a Project Management role or equivalent.
- 10+ years’ experience in the shipbuilding industry.
- Competency in Microsoft office.
- 3+ Years’ experience in a Project/Production Leadership role.
- Knowledge of facility management.
- Qualification in Project Management.
- Good management skills and team building capability.
- A supportive and dynamic work environment.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.
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Interview process
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Security clearance- baseline security clearance required (australian citizenship needed).
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1988
Year Established
The company was established in 1988 and has since evolved into a global leader in shipbuilding.
Revenue Reached $1–1.2B
2023 Revenue
Achieved revenue of approximately $1–1.2 billion in 2023, fueled by defense contracts and commercial shipbuilding.
- Operates major shipyards in Australia, the US, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
- Projects include high-speed catamarans, fast ferries, US Navy Littoral Combat Ships, and ocean surveillance vessels.
- Leverages aluminium-multihull technology for high-performance, lightweight vessels across industries.
- Built the world’s largest trimaran ferry and modules for Virginia-class submarines under AUKUS expansion.
- Balances commercial and defense work, including windfarm support vessels and naval warships.
- Commitment to Quality: Delivering exceptional results through innovative solutions and a focus on quality.
- Teamwork: Collaborating effectively and fostering a positive, inclusive environment.
- Integrity: Acting with honesty, transparency, and accountability in all actions.
- Customer Focus: Understanding and meeting the needs of customers with a sense of urgency and care.
- Continuous Improvement: Embracing innovation and striving for operational excellence.
2050
Net-Zero Target
Committed to achieving net-zero emissions by the year 2050, reflecting a long-term sustainability vision.
- Integrates sustainability into design processes and aims to deliver environmentally-friendly vessels.
- Focuses on reducing the carbon footprint of manufacturing and operational activities.
- Pursues energy efficiency improvements across facilities.
- Has a waste management system aimed at reducing waste and increasing recycling rates.
- striving for a diverse and inclusive workforce.
- targeting increased female representation in technical and leadership roles.
- supports equal opportunities and career development for all employees, with a focus on creating a supportive environment for women in maritime and manufacturing.
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