Our client, a well-established and highly regarded organisation within the marine and engineering sector, is currently seeking an experienced Engineering Project Controller to join their Darwin-based operations team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic operational environment supporting engineering, maintenance, and vessel-related projects across a large and diverse fleet operation.
About the Role
Working closely with the Engineering Manager and wider project team, you will be responsible for coordinating engineering projects, maintenance schedules, documentation, reporting, contractor coordination, and project administration activities.
This role will suit someone with strong project coordination and scheduling experience within engineering, marine, mechanical, shipyard, maintenance, construction, or heavy industry environments.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate engineering and maintenance project activities from planning through to completion
Assist with project scheduling, forecasting, reporting, and progress tracking
Support dry-docking, maintenance, and vessel engineering projects
Prepare and maintain project documentation, reports, work packs, and schedules
Coordinate contractors, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
Monitor project costs, variations, and schedule performance
Assist with procurement and material coordination activities
Ensure compliance with WHS, quality, and operational standards
Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering operations
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
Experience within marine, mechanical, engineering, shipyard, maintenance, construction, or heavy industry environments
Strong project coordination, scheduling,
and reporting skills
Experience managing contractors and project documentation
Ability to work within fast-paced operational environments
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
High attention to detail and solid organisational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management systems
Australian Driver’s Licence
Highly Regarded
Marine engineering or mechanical background
Experience within vessel maintenance or dry-docking environments
Trade or engineering qualifications
Experience with project controls, forecasting, or maintenance planning systems
What’s on Offer
Permanent full-time opportunity
Darwin-based role
Competitive salary package
Work within a highly respected and unique operational environment
Long-term career development opportunities
Supportive team culture
If you are looking to further your career within engineering project coordination and would like to work on complex and interesting projects, we would love to hear from you.
If you’re ready, click apply now or contact our branch on 08 8981 5154 or email
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📌 Project Controller (Darwin)
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📍 Darwin