Senior Fabrication Supervisor — Lead, Mentor & Deliver Projects

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

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.