Shipyard Work Order Planner

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

Job summary

Austal in Fremantle is seeking a Work Order Coordinator to translate technical design, engineering and production information into executable work orders aligned with project schedules and class requirements. You will develop detailed scopes, sequencing, hours, and BoM, ensure compliance with yard standards, coordinate with scheduling, engineering and procurement, and manage changes with version control.

This role offers a hands-on opportunity within a leading naval shipbuilder, emphasizing

Qualifications

• Effective communications skills required.
• Competency in Microsoft Office, design software and ERP.
• Relevant trade qualification.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and issue detailed work orders to support production, including clear scopes, sequencing, hours, and BoM.
• Ensure all work orders meet yard standards, class requirements, and engineering specifications.
• Coordinate with scheduling, engineering, and procurement to align work orders with project timelines and ensure material availability.
• Manage work order changes due to engineering revisions, non-conformances, or change requests, ensuring version control and stakeholder communication.
• Capture lessons learned, risks, and issues from production execution and feed into continuous improvement.
• Monitor and update planning data for accurate reporting and future vessel planning.
• Review and update drawings or documentation within work packs, ensuring correct issue control and stakeholder notification.
• Collaborate across disciplines to support project delivery and drive process improvements.

Skills

Effective communications

MS Office

Design software

ERP

Trade qualification

Interpret drawings

Education

Engineering qualification (Mechanical or equivalent)

Cert IV

Tools

Primavera

Job description

Austal in Fremantle is seeking a Work Order Coordinator to translate technical design, engineering and production information into executable work orders aligned with project schedules and class requirements. You will develop detailed scopes, sequencing, hours, and BoM, ensure compliance with yard standards, coordinate with scheduling, engineering and procurement, and manage changes with version control.

This role offers a hands-on opportunity within a leading naval shipbuilder, emphasizing