About the Opportunity The Piping and Mechanical Outfit Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supervising piping and mechanical outfitting activities during vessel construction. The role ensures that pre-outfitting, block outfitting, onboard installation, and system completion are executed in accordance with approved drawings, class rules, P&M; standards, and project schedules, supporting on time delivery of new vessels
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. With operations spanning multiple sites, Austal offers diverse career opportunities in trades, maintenance, engineering support, project services, corporate functions and operational delivery.
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.

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This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What’s Involved

- Coordinate piping and mechanical outfitting activities during unit fabrication, block fabrication, block join, and onboard installation stages.
- Review approved shipyard drawings, piping isometrics, system schematics, 3D model and BOMs prior to work execution.
- Plan and optimize pre-outfitting and block outfitting sequences to maximize work completion.




- Coordinate with fabrication, electrical and fit out departments on scopes of works to ensure seamless delivery.
- Managing a team of supervisors and ensuring adequate resources for scopes of works.
- Coordinate of instals, alignment, and fastening of mechanical equipment.
- Manage subcontractors scope of works on site.
- Work with ship construction management to review constructability and access issues during block and onboard outfitting
- Manage punch lists and commissioning activities
- Progress reports and reporting metrics as required.
- Coordinate with planning and engineering teams to mitigate schedule risks and improve workflow

You’ll Need

- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering or appropriate Trade certificate
- Minimum 5 years of experience in shipbuilding newbuilding projects
Familiarity with shipyard workflows and newbuild commissioning processes.
- Strong ability to read and interpret shipyard drawings, P&IDs;, and piping isometrics.
- Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance

Why Join Us?

- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- A supportive and dynamic work workplace.
- Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe 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 Outfit Co-ordinator (Henderson)
🏢 Austal
📍 Henderson