As the Piping & Mechanical Storeperson for Austal Defence Australia, you will ensure the safe and efficient receipt, inspection, storage, inventory control and issuing of materials, tooling and equipment to support production. You will maintain inventory accuracy, support production schedules, and uphold a safe, organised and compliant warehouse environment.
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.
This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.
What's Involved
Provide a high level of customer service to the Production (P&M;) Department, ensuring tools, materials and equipment are available to support project requirements
Provide Piping & Mechanical stores services in line with production schedules and business priorities
Receive, unload and safely handle incoming materials, tooling and equipment
Complete material receipting transactions within the ERP system
Conduct receiving inspections to verify materials against purchase orders, delivery documentation, specifications and quality requirements
Identify, document and escalation damaged, defective, non-conforming or incorrect materials in accordance with company procedures




Maintain full traceability of materials and supporting documentation where required
Perform inventory transactions including receipts, issues, transfers, returns and stock adjustments in accordance with company procedures
Accurately pick, kit, package and issue materials, components, consumables, tooling and equipment in accordance with work orders, pick lists and production requirements
Verify part numbers, quantities and material specifications prior to issuing materials to production personnel
Conduct regular cycle counts and stocktakes to maintain inventory accuracy
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks and other approved material handling equipment safely and in accordance with licensing requirements.
You'll Need
Minimum 2 years' experience in warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, production support or defence industry environments
Experience receiving, inspecting and controlling inventory within an ERP system
Experience conducting stocktakes and inventory reconciliations
Experience handling production materials, tooling and equipment
Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance
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 protected 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. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.
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📌 Piping & Mechanical Storeperson (Western Australia)
🏢 Austal-7
📍 Western Australia