Ship Area Subcontractor Delivery Lead

Austal-7; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Professional development

Career growth

Job summary

Austal Defence Australia (ADA) is seeking a Ship Area Coordinator to support the Ship Manager in coordinating subcontractor activities across project and construction environments. You will help ensure work packages are delivered safely, on schedule, and in line with quality and contractual requirements.

Working across site-based construction activities, you will balance practical trades knowledge with structured project coordination to enable subcontractors to integrate smoothly into Austal

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or hands-on experience in a relevant discipline with exposure to site construction activities.
• Experience in coordination, supervisory, or leading hand roles within heavy industry.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills with ability to manage multiple subcontractors.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement across trades and project teams.
• Solid safety practices and competency with project systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractor activities to keep work on track, ensuring alignment with project requirements, construction schedules, and delivery milestones.
• Manage subcontractor performance to ensure work is delivered safely, on time, and to quality standards.
• Support onboarding and mobilisation, helping subcontractors integrate into site activities and Austal processes.
• Track progress and identify risks, delays, or constraints to maintain delivery momentum.
• Assist in resolving on-site issues, including technical queries and interface conflicts.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting, including performance, compliance, cost tracking, schedule inputs, and support for variations and change management.

Skills

Site coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Safety awareness

Microsoft Office

Trade qualification

Education

Trade qualification in Electrical / Fabrication / Fit Out / Paint / Piping

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Austal Defence Australia (ADA) is seeking a Ship Area Coordinator to support the Ship Manager in coordinating subcontractor activities across project and construction environments. You will help ensure work packages are delivered safely, on schedule, and in line with quality and contractual requirements.

Working across site-based construction activities, you will balance practical trades knowledge with structured project coordination to enable subcontractors to integrate smoothly into Austal