Griffin Marine is a leading marine service provider specialising in multi-disciplinary industrial services and project management.
Our skilled workforce includes welders, boilermakers, painters, insulators, trade assistants, and mechanical fitters.
We service a diverse range of clients, including prime defence contractors and commercial shipping companies.
With a focus on proactive and professional support, we are committed to delivering high-quality and trustworthy service.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Coatings Inspector to oversee and manage painting and coating operations within our Darwin branch.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supervising painting activities, maintaining quality standards, ensuring compliance with safety requirements and driving project delivery outcomes across defence and commercial marine projects.
This is a locally based Darwin position and is not a FIFO role.
Responsibilities:
Supervise and lead a team of painters and blasters to achieve project milestones and production targets
Coordinate daily painting and coating activities across multiple projects
Ensure all work complies with safety procedures, environmental regulations and industry standards
Conduct quality control inspections and address coating application issues or non-conformances
Manage resources, equipment and materials to ensure operational readiness and efficiency
Schedule works to meet project deadlines and client requirements
Collaborate with Project Coordinators, subcontractors and clients to ensure seamless project delivery
Mentor, train and develop team members while promoting best practice coating and preservation standards
Implement proactive measures to improve productivity, quality and operational performance
Complete project documentation,



inspection reports and quality records as required
About You
Essential Requirements
Minimum two years' experience in a supervisory or leadership role within the painting and coatings industry with marine or defence industry experience highly regarded
NACE Level 1 or Level 2 certification in Coating Inspection or Application.
Candidates
with NACE Level 1 must be willing to obtain NACE Level 2 certification
Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application or equivalent trade qualification
White Card (General Construction Induction Card)
Demonstrated experience managing painting operations, quality control and safety compliance
Strong understanding of blasting and painting equipment and associated maintenance requirements
Excellent leadership and team management skills
Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety legislation and industry standards
Ability to work in physically demanding environments and at heights
Desirable Requirements
Senior First Aid Certificate
Working at Heights certification
Confined Space Entry certification
NACE Level 2 qualification
Defence project experience
What We Offer:
Competitive salary package paid weekly
Opportunities for training, development and career progression
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunity to work on exciting defence and commercial marine projects throughout Australia
Long-term career opportunities with a growing Australian marine services provider
Griffin Marine Services is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work setting, providing equal employment opportunities.
Please note that only candidates with legitimate rights to work in Australia will be considered for this opportunity.

📌 Coatings Inspector (Darwin)
🏢 Griffin Marine Services
📍 Darwin