Why Austal
Austal is Australia's global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor and maritime technology partner of choice, designing, constructing, and supporting defence and commercial vessels for the world's leading operators.
The company operates in Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.
Austal Australia is delivering multiple naval shipbuilding and sustainment programs for the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Border Force, and the Department of Defence, employing approximately 1,000 people in facilities located Western Australia, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.
About The Opportunity
Austal and the Commonwealth of Australia are currently negotiating a landmark Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA) that will support the Continuous Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Enterprise and the delivery of multiple new defence force shipbuilding projects, such as Landing Craft-Medium and Landing Craft-Heavy for the Australian Army.
Once signed, the SSA will drive significant growth across our industry and workforce, as we deliver both existing and new programs under a long-term partnership.
It will also enable the design and construction of vessels at our Henderson shipyard and marks a major step forward in establishing enduring shipbuilding capability within the Henderson Defence Precinct and across Western Australia.
What's Involved
Lead development, maintenance and standardisation of documented processes that support operational consistency and workforce development
Drive measurable improvements in shipbuilding productivity and capability
Champion the implementation of modern shipbuilding methods, including digital technologies and advanced manufacturing practices to uplift productivity and capability
Influence alignment of enabling functions supporting the Shipbuilding Value Chain
Support executive and operational decision making by delivering data-driven analysis in making recommendations on process performance and improvement opportunities
Facilitate capability uplift across teams to foster a culture of excellence, accountability and innovation in process execution
You'll Need
Bachelor of Engineering or a Masters of Science in Industrial Engineering or Shipbuilding Production Trade Certificate along with Production Management experience
5-10 years' experience in shipbuilding, heavy engineering, or process-driven manufacturing environments
Experience with Quality Assurance systems and process development and documentation
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including report-writing competency.
Digital media and illustration skills are highly desirable
Maturing in operating in a production environment, working and interacting with Production stakeholders
Ability to represent the business and build cross-function relationships across a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Awareness of Lean Six-Sigma, Kaizen systems and continuous improvement frameworks are highly desirable
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.
Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work
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 ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.
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