Fabrication Supervisor

Austal; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal in Henderson, WA is seeking a Fabrication Supervisor to safely manage daily site operations, coordinate trades, and deliver projects on time, within budget and to quality standards.

The role emphasizes mentoring and developing personnel, preparing them for Project Manager roles and advancing within Austal's growing organisation, with opportunities across international shipbuilding operations.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in a relevant field.
• Proven experience in a supervisory role.
• Experience in defence, commercial, fabrication, maintenance or heavy industry environments.
• Marine or ship repair experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily and weekly tasks for your team, ensuring clear communication of requirements.
• Identify potential risks or constraints affecting task delivery and engage key stakeholders as needed.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality and safety standards.
• Manage stakeholder expectations throughout project execution.
• Supervise and develop team members through performance reviews, counselling, and ongoing mentoring, addressing employee matters in line with company policies.
• Support Operational Quality Evaluations (OQEs) by compiling submissions and assisting as required.
• Monitor procedures in practice, providing feedback to the QA Department and stakeholders to maintain task and project standards. Coordinate sub-contractors, including requesting quotations, raising purchase orders, and ensuring work meets specifications and quality expectations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Trade qualification

Defence/industrial experience

Education

Trade qualification in a relevant field

Job description

About The Opportunity

Based in Henderson, WA the Fabrication Supervisor role is to safely manage the daily site operations of assigned projects. This includes coordinating relevant trades to ensure that all work, as directed by the Project Manager, is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The Fabrication Supervisor is a senior supervisory position, with a focus on developing personnel through mentoring and training, preparing them to progress into Project Manager roles.

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. Learn more at austal.com/ssa. This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What’s Involved

• Plan and schedule daily and weekly tasks for your team, ensuring clear communication of requirements.
• Identify potential risks or constraints affecting task delivery and engage key stakeholders as needed.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality and safety standards.
• Manage stakeholder expectations throughout project execution.
• Supervise and develop team members through performance reviews, counselling, and ongoing mentoring, addressing employee matters in line with company policies.
• Support Operational Quality Evaluations (OQEs) by compiling submissions and assisting as required.
• Monitor procedures in practice, providing feedback to the QA Department and stakeholders to maintain task and project standards. Coordinate sub-contractors, including requesting quotations, raising purchase orders, and ensuring work meets specifications and quality expectations.

You’ll Need

• Trade qualification in a relevant field.
• Proven experience in a supervisory role.
• Experience in defence, commercial, fabrication, maintenance or heavy industry environments
• Marine or ship repair experience is highly desirable.

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 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.

Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia