Job Description
Austal Australia is a leading global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor and maritime technology partner of choice. The company operates in Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.
The Infrastructure Capability Manager plays a key role in supporting Australia's Strategic Shipbuilding Program by ensuring the right facilities and infrastructure are in place to meet long-term goals.
This role focuses on planning and coordinating infrastructure projects that enable shipbuilding capability, working closely with asset management teams to make sure the necessary resources are available when needed.
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Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the planning and delivery of infrastructure and facilities projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet required capability standards
* Contribute to the development and ongoing refinement of a long-term infrastructure capability roadmap aligned with strategic shipbuilding objectives
* Identify and manage risks and interdependencies across programs to support smooth and coordinated capability delivery
* Maintain a unified view of infrastructure plans across the shipbuilding enterprise to ensure alignment with broader strategic goals
* Provide input into investment decisions through capability assessments and prioritisation frameworks
* Collaborate with asset management and capability teams to ensure infrastructure supports both current operations and future needs
* Report on infrastructure project progress and provide insights to governance forums, including capability reviews and benchmarking activities
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Required Skills and Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in engineering, infrastructure planning, facilities management, project management or a related discipline
* Formal qualifications in program or project management (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, PMBOK or equivalent)
* Demonstrated ability to align infrastructure planning with strategic organisational objects and long-term capability development
* Proven experience in leading large-scale infrastructure programs or portfolios, preferably within complex or regulated environments
* Experience in applying governance framework, assurance processes, and risk management across infrastructure or capital investment initiatives
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Benefits
* Competitive compensation and benefits package
* Professional development and training opportunities
* A supportive and dynamic work environment
* Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation