About the Opportunity As the Acceptance Coordinator for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), you'll be responsible for supporting the delivery and acceptance of major Defence vessel programs. In this role, you’ll help coordinate testing, trials, inspections, and closeout activities to ensure vessels progress smoothly toward final acceptance. You’ll work closely with engineering, operations, quality, subcontractors, and stakeholders across activities including Verification & Validation (V&V), Test & Activation, Sea Trials, and waterfront closeout. About Austal Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor, and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, build, and support defence and commercial vessels for customers around the world, with operations across Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam. Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is helping deliver the future of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia - creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers. Learn more at Austal at austal.com/ssa What's Involved Coordinate acceptance, testing, and trial activities across assigned work scopes Support V&V, Test & Activation, and Sea Trial programs Track and manage issues, defects, and closeout activities Maintain acceptance records, schedules, and documentation Coordinate inspections, bookings, and stakeholder activities Liaise with engineering, operations, quality, and subcontractor teams Provide progress updates, reports, and status tracking Support continuous improvement of acceptance processes You'll Need Experience in project coordination, shipbuilding, marine, defence, or complex industrial projects Strong organisation, scheduling, and coordination skills Clear written and verbal communication Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders Strong attention to detail and documentation control Experience supporting testing, trials, commissioning, or acceptance activities Problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering outcomes Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance Desirable Experience in waterfront, testing, or operational environments Exposure to Sea Trials, maintenance programs, or vessel delivery activities Familiarity with MS Project, Excel, SharePoint, or similar tools Understanding of V&V, testing, activation, or inspection processes Why Join Austal? Competitive salary and benefits Ongoing training and career development Supportive, team-focused environment Opportunity to work on nationally significant Defence programs Long-term career growth in Australia’s shipbuilding industry At Austal, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and diverse workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disability, and people of all backgrounds and experiences. Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia