Deputy PM, Naval Shipbuilding & ECCPB Delivery

Austal; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career advancement

Training opportunities

Supportive environment

Job summary

Austal is seeking a Deputy Project Manager to support the ECCPB program for the Royal Australian Navy and Australian Border Force. You will assist with cost, schedule, quality, risk, and stakeholder management while acting as Acceptance Manager for vessel handovers.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will lead commercial and contract administration, coordinate CCPs/SQs, and drive governance frameworks across the program in a Defence shipbuilding context.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Project Management or Project Controls.
• Experience within Defence or complex commercial project environments.
• Degree or Trade Qualification in a relevant field.
• Sound understanding of project delivery methodologies and governance frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in cost control, forecasting, and financial management.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), Estimate at Completion (EAC), and project controls.
• Commercial and contract administration experience.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and client relationship management skills.
• Experience in risk and issue management.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and prioritisation skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance.
• Professional Project Management certification (AIPM, PMI, PRINCE2 or equivalent).
• Experience within the Shipbuilding, Maritime, or Defence industry.
• Familiarity with the AUSDEFCON contracting model.
• Experience supporting complex Defence acquisition or sustainment programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead vessel acceptance activities as the nominated Acceptance Manager.
• Support project cost control, forecasting, budget tracking, and financial performance.
• Administer Earned Value Management (EVM) processes and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and coordinate Estimate at Completion (EAC) submissions and approvals.
• Manage project invoicing and milestone schedules.
• Lead commercial activities and provide contract administration support.
• Prepare and manage Contract Change Proposals (CCPs) and Statements of Qualifications (SQs).
• Maintain project governance artefacts, procedures, registers, and reporting frameworks.
• Manage project risk and opportunity registers.
• Support client engagement activities and maintain positive stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure project outcomes are delivered in line with scope, schedule, cost, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and compliance with governance processes.
• Support the Project Manager and act in the role when required.

Skills

Project Management

Project Controls

Stakeholder Engagement

Cost Control

EVM

Contract Administration

Education

Degree in relevant field

Trade Qualification

Tools

EVM

Job description

Austal is seeking a Deputy Project Manager to support the ECCPB program for the Royal Australian Navy and Australian Border Force. You will assist with cost, schedule, quality, risk, and stakeholder management while acting as Acceptance Manager for vessel handovers.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will lead commercial and contract administration, coordinate CCPs/SQs, and drive governance frameworks across the program in a Defence shipbuilding context.