About the Opportunity
Austal Defence Australia requires aVerification & Acceptance Coordinatorto support the planning, coordination, execution and closeout of acceptance related activities to enable timely and orderly progression toward vessel acceptance.
About Austal
Austal is Australia'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
Coordinate acceptance related activities in line with assigned Scopes of Work.
Support management and Validation and Verification activities and associated with deliverables.
Coordinate Test and Activation activities, including readiness, scheduling, and execution support.
Support MSITP management, including booking, scheduling, and activity coordination
Management acceptance issues, observations, and defects through tracking, burndown, and closeout activities.
Support Pre-Delivery Maintenance Program activities where assigned.
Coordinate Integrated Product Support validation activities as required.
Maintain accurate acceptance records,



trackers, and documentation to support acceptance milestones.
Liaise with engineering, testing, quality, operations, subcontractors, and external stakeholders.
Provide regular status updates and inputs to acceptance reports and dashboards.
Support continuous improvement of acceptance coordination process and tools.
You'll Need
Diploma, Trade Qualification, or Bachelors degree in Engineering, Technical, or related discipline, with experience in shipbuilding, marine operations, or complex project environments OR
Equivalent experience in project coordination, scheduling, or project controls within large-scale technical, marine, defence, or industrial projects
Strong coordination and scheduling skills
Ability to manage multiple workstreams concurrently
Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Stakeholder engagement across technical and non-technical terms
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 setting 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.
Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia

📌 Verification And Validation Coordinator (Western Australia)
🏢 Austal Ships
📍 Western Australia