About the Opportunity

As the Piping & Mechanical Subcontractor Coordinator for Austal Ships, you’ll be responsible for coordinating scopes of work issued to subcontractors for the Landing Craft heavy project.

The role acts as the primary interface between Austal Ships and subcontractors to ensure contracted works are performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality requirements, class requirements, weld procedures, inspection and test plans, and project schedules.

The coordinator is responsible for ensuring subcontractor deliverables achieve required production, quality, schedule, and Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) requirements to support vessel construction milestones and contractual obligations.

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 subcontractor manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, testing, preservation, and installation activities associated with piping and mechanical systems across the LCH Program.




- Act as the primary liaison between subcontractors and key stakeholders including Engineering, Production, Planning, QA/QC, and Supply Chain.
- Maintain and monitor project schedules, resource levels, material availability, and subcontractor performance.
- Ensure all work is completed to quality, safety, class, and contractual requirements.
- Oversee welding, NDT, inspections, testing, and documentation compliance.
- Manage OQE, quality records, certifications, and handover documentation.
- Identify and mitigate project risks, delays, and production constraints.
- Provide regular progress reporting and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

You’ll Need

- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, project management or appropriate Trade certificate
- Strong subcontractor management and coordination capability within a complex shipbuilding or heavy industrial environment.
- Advanced understanding of piping fabrication, mechanical installation, welding, and structural manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), welder qualifications, weld traceability, and NDT requirements.
- Strong understanding of quality assurance systems, inspection and test plans, and OQE requirements.




- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, piping isometrics, specifications, and 3D models.
- Strong scheduling, planning, and progress reporting skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management systems.
- Minimum 5 years experience in shipbuilding, offshore, defence, marine construction, heavy engineering or similar manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated experience managing subcontracted fabrication and installation activities.
- Experience coordinating quality, welding, NDT, and documentation requirements within controlled projects.
- Experience managing delivery against complex construction schedules and production milestones
- 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 safe and inclusive work workplace 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.

Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia

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📌 Piping & Mechanical Subcontractor Coordinator (Henderson)
🏢 Austal
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