SFP Coordinator — Lead Safety & Production Planning

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

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