Verification & Validation Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Professional development and training

Supportive and dynamic work env.

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Austal Defence Australia (ADA) is seeking a Verification and Validation Assistant to support planning, coordination, execution and closeout of acceptance activities for vessel programs. You will be involved across Verification and Validation Test and Activation, Mission System Inspection Test Plan, sea trials and waterfront closeout.

Key duties include coordinating acceptance activities, managing V&V deliverables, scheduling Test and Activation activities, and tracking issues through burndown

Qualifications

• Diploma, trade certificate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical, or related discipline.
• Experience in shipbuilding, marine operations or complex project environments.
• Strong coordination, scheduling and organisational skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Understanding of V&V, testing, activation and trial workflows.
• Experience with issue tracking, burndown and close-out processes.
• Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate acceptance activities to support vessel delivery milestones.
• Support management of V&V activities and associated deliverables.
• Coordinate Test and Activation activities including readiness, scheduling and execution.
• Manage acceptance issues, observations and defects through tracking, burndown and closeout.
• Support execution of Sea Trial programs, including preparation, coordination and closeout.
• Coordinate Integrated Product Support validation activities.

Skills

Coordination

Scheduling

Communication

Issue tracking

Documentation control

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

About the Opportunity

As the Verification and Validation Assistant for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), you'll be responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, execution and closeout of acceptance related activities to enable timely and orderly progression toward vessel acceptance. The Verification and Validation assistants are assigned to specific acceptance streams based on program needs that focuses on coordination, issue management, documentation control, and stakeholder engagement across Verification and Validation Test and Activation, Mission System Inspection Test Plan, Sea trials and waterfront closeout activities.

About Austal

Austal is Australia'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. 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. Learn more at austal.com/ssa This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What's Involved

• Coordinate acceptance activities to support vessel delivery and acceptance milestones
• Support management of V&V activities associated deliverables
• Coordinate Test and Activation activities, including readiness, scheduling, and execution support
• Manage acceptance issues, observations, and defects through tracking, burndown, and closeout activities
• Support execution of Sea Trial programs, including preparation, coordination, and closeout activities
• Coordinate Integrated Product Support validation activities

You’ll Need

• Diploma, trade certificate or bachelors degree in engineering, technical, or related discipline with experience in shipbuilding, marine operations or complex project environments
• Equivalent experience in project coordination, scheduling, or project controls within largescale technical, marine, defence or industrial projects
• Strong Coordination, scheduling and organisational skills
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication
• Acceptance coordination within shipbuilding or complex system programs
• Understanding of V&V, testing, activation, and trial workflows
• Understanding of issue tracking, burndown and close out processes
• 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. Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia