The Senior Work Order Coordinator is responsible for the end-to end coordination and governance of work order creation. The role provides leadership and assurance to a team of trade specific work order coordinators and ensures work orders are planned, scheduled and issued in alignment with the production schedule, cost, safety and quality. The role acts as the key interface between Planning, Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Quality.
About Austal
Austal isAustralia'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.
Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We're driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.
Learn more at austal.com/ssa
This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.
What's Involved
* Lead and manage a team of work order coordinators across multiple trades.
* Oversee the creation, validation, and closure of work orders ensuring compliance with engineering, quality, and production standards.
* Ensure work orders are production-ready, including all required materials and documentation.
* Act as the primary interface between Engineering, Planning, Production, Supply Chain, and Quality to coordinate and release accurate work packages.
* Manage work order cost control, change management, and progress reporting.
* Mentor team members, set performance expectations, and drive a high-performance, collaborative team culture.
* Identify and resolve complex planning and execution issues related to scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
* Facilitate structured feedback loops with production teams to embed continuous improvement and lessons learned.
You'll Need
* Effective communications skills, and
* Competency in Microsoft office, design software and ERP.
* Experience with use of Primavera
* Formal Planning/Scheduling training
* 5 Years' experience in a Planning role in Shipbuilding, complex manufacturing or construction.
* Engineering qualification, Mechanical or equivalent (Cert IV)
* P6 user
Why Join Us?
* Competitive compensation and benefits package.
* Professional development and training opportunities.
* A supportive and dynamic work environment.
* 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.
Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia
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