Job Description

About the role

The Production Coordinator supports and guides Supervisors and Contractors to deliver safe, timely, and high-quality work. This role ensures that production teams are equipped with clear plans, materials, and resources to execute tasks efficiently and in full compliance with project, safety, and quality standards.

The Coordinator acts as a visible leader, promoting continuous improvement and accountability across all levels.

Key objectives & responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and communicate detailed production plans
• Ensure timely availability of information, materials, equipment, and workforce
• Monitor performance against production KPIs and implement corrective actions
• Lead coordination across departments to support schedule and deliverables
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, including JSEA, incident reporting, and hazard control
• Support cost control by monitoring labor, material usage, and scrap rates
• Promote high housekeeping, safety, and environmental standards
• Track and support quality metrics, audits, and compliance with Austal standards
• Assess and manage Supervisor and team performance, training needs, and development
• Foster a strong team culture built on accountability, leadership, and collaboration

Required Skills / Experience / Attributes:

Essential

• Graduate of any relevant course or degree
• Minimum 5 years' experience in shipbuilding construction management
• Strong analytical skills, work planning, and scheduling.
• Cost management.
• Computer literate.
• Proven leadership and management abilities

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of Austal construction methods.
• ISO standards (Quality, HSE, and Environment)
• Relevant licenses or certifications
• Bachelor's degree
• Project Management Skills

Note: Interested applicants are required to submit the following:

• Application letter and detailed resume (showing relevant evidence where above duties have been performed)
• Copy of Bachelors and/or Masters Degree (whichever is applicable)
• Any other relevant licenses and certifications

Why Austal?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.