Shipyard Work Order Planner & Coordinator

Austal; Fremantle; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal is seeking a Work Order Coordinator to translate technical design, engineering and production information into executable work orders, ensuring clear scopes, sequencing and BoM to support the project schedule and standards.

You will collaborate with scheduling, engineering and procurement to align orders with timelines, manage revisions and maintain version control, while capturing lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5 Years’ experience in a Planning role in Shipbuilding, complex manufacturing or construction.
• Engineering qualification, Mechanical or equivalent (Cert IV).
• Experience with Primavera (P6) and ERP systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interpret drawings and specs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and design software.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communications

Microsoft Office

Design software

ERP

Interpret technical drawings

Primavera

P6 user

Planning/Scheduling training

5 years planning experience

Education

Engineering qualification, Mechanical or equivalent (Cert IV)

Tools

Primavera

P6

Job description

Austal is seeking a Work Order Coordinator to translate technical design, engineering and production information into executable work orders, ensuring clear scopes, sequencing and BoM to support the project schedule and standards.

You will collaborate with scheduling, engineering and procurement to align orders with timelines, manage revisions and maintain version control, while capturing lessons learned for continuous improvement.