Job Description 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.

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 strong 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

Market-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.

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