SFP Coordinator

Austal-7; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal is seeking a SFP Coordinator based in Henderson, WA to ensure Supervisors and Contractors have a clear plan and to deliver on responsibilities safely and on time. You will collaborate with Supervisors to develop daily and weekly work plans, manage resources, ensure availability of materials and tools, and promote a safety-first culture across the site.

The role requires at least 3 years as a supervisor or coordinator, strong leadership, communication and negotiation skills, knowledge of

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as a supervisor or coordinator.
• Technical knowledge in shipwright, Structural Fire Protection, HVAC systems or boat building.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong time-management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of organisational policies, HSE and HR requirements.
• Ability to effectively manage conflict.
• Leadership style that motivates, supports, and encourages team performance.
• Strong knowledge of boat building methods and production sequencing.
• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Eligibility for Defence Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Fitout Manager in planning and allocating resources to ensure the right people, skills and costs are aligned with project requirements.
• Collaborate with Supervisors to develop daily and weekly work plans with clear deliverables and priorities.
• Ensure materials, tools, equipment, vessel access and site support requirements are identified and available.
• Understand and communicate safety, quality and operational requirements to Supervisors, contractors and workers.
• Coordinate and balance resources to support efficient workflow and meet production targets.
• Ensure teams and contractors have safe and unimpeded access to facilities, workspaces, tools and equipment.
• Provide visible leadership in promoting a safety-first culture and ensuring HSE standards are implemented.
• Ensure Supervisors and workers understand performance expectations, including timeframes, quality standards and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress, resource utilisation, risks and constraints, escalating issues promptly and collaboratively.
• Review work performance against safety, quality, schedule and production targets, identifying opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Leadership capability

Interpersonal & communication skills

Time management

HSE/HR knowledge

Conflict management

Leadership that motivates teams

Boat building / shipyard knowledge

Influencing & negotiation

MS Office (Word & Excel)

Defence Security Clearance eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)

Job description

Based in Henderson, WA. The SFP Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring Supervisors and Contractors are provided with and understand a clear plan to deliver on their responsibilities. Coordinators are required to work collaboratively with the Supervisors to allow them to provide deliverables on time, in full, to standard, all in a safe working environment. To achieve this, Coordinators need to be a supportive and visual leader enabling their teams to reach their full potential.

About Austal

Austal isAustralia’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.

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

What’s Involved

• Support the Fitout Manager in planning and allocating resources to ensure the right people, skills and costs are aligned with project requirements.
• Collaborate with Supervisors to develop daily and weekly work plans with clear deliverables and priorities.
• Ensure materials, tools, equipment, vessel access and site support requirements are identified and available.
• Understand and communicate safety, quality and operational requirements to Supervisors, contractors and workers.
• Coordinate and balance resources to support efficient workflow and meet production targets.
• Ensure teams and contractors have safe and unimpeded access to facilities, workspaces, tools and equipment.
• Provide visible leadership in promoting a safety-first culture and ensuring HSE standards are implemented.
• Ensure Supervisors and workers understand performance expectations, including timeframes, quality standards and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress, resource utilisation, risks and constraints, escalating issues promptly and collaboratively.
• Review work performance against safety, quality, schedule and production targets, identifying opportunities for improvement.

You’ll Need

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a supervisor or Coordinator
• Proven technical knowledge in shipwright, Structual Fire Protection, HVAC systems orboat building
• Demonstrated practical leadership capability, including strong interpersonal, people management, and communication skills
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Thorough knowledge and demonstrated application of organisational policies, business standards, procedures, work instructions, and guidelines, including HSE and HR requirements
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict
• Leadership style that motivates, supports, and encourages team performance
• Demonstrated strong construction and technical knowledge of boat building methodsand production sequencing
• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel
• 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 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.