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Maintenance Supervisor
Cairns
Security Clearance: Due to the security clearance required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.
About The Role
Austal is seeking a dedicated and experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead and support maintenance activities across our fleet. The role involves ensuring all scheduled and corrective maintenance is completed on time and to a high standard during key maintenance periods, including emergency service visits. The goal is to keep our vessels in top condition and fully compliant with all safety, regulatory, and operational requirements.
Key Objectives & Responsibilities
Plan, prepare, and execute maintenance and project work lists, ensuring safe delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
Monitor and report on project progress, schedule adherence, and financial performance to support the delivery of contracted work.
Ensure all work meets required quality standards through inspections, approvals, and application of ISO-compliant procedures.
Support business managers in coordinating resources and contractors to meet project needs.
Communicate goals, expectations, and updates effectively to project teams and stakeholders.
Plan and schedule maintenance and project activities for efficient task execution.
Promote and enforce strong environmental and safety practices in all work areas.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Line Manager or Program Manager.
Required Skills / Experience / Attributes
Strong understanding of safety practices, including confined spaces, working at heights, energized systems, isolations, risk assessments, permits, and JSEA.
Ability to plan, organize, and work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, including contractor management.
Effective dispute resolution and negotiation skills.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to generate and present clear reports.
Desirable
Experience or knowledge of defence statutory compliance and relevant regulations.
Experience in project supervision, planning, and scheduling in the marine or maintenance industry.
Proficiency in Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Experience in preparing quotes and estimates.
Why Austal
Competitive compensation and benefits.
Professional development and training opportunities.
Supportive and dynamic work environment.
Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organization.
What's on Offer?
Located in Cairns
Permanent salaried position
Nine-day fortnight with an RDO every second Friday
Salary sacrificing, novated leasing, retailer discounts, EAP, insurance discounts
Our global team is guided by values: Excellence, Customer Focus, Integrity, Teamwork. We are committed to a safe, inclusive work environment and encourage diversity, including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities to apply.
Additional Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industry: Shipbuilding
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