Waterfront Supervisor

Austal; Darwin; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Dynamic work environment

Career advancement

Job summary

Based in Darwin, the Waterfront Supervisor will drive performance of Planned Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance across Depot Level Maintenance periods, and Service Visits, while keeping the vessel within class. The role aligns with local and state legislation and Austal policies, reporting relationships as per the contract.

Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder and defence contractor, with a network spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines and Vietnam.

Qualifications

• Hold a Construction safety induction (white card).
• Project supervision experience within the marine or maintenance industry.
• Safety management practices knowledge including confined spaces, heights, energised systems, isolations, risk assessments, permits and Job Safety and Environment Analysis'.

Responsibilities

• Work List Preparation, Planning and Execution.
• Quality control of work scope.
• Safely deliver work scope.
• Compliance.
• Support the safe, on time & on budget delivery of Contracted Work Scope.
• Support applicable business managers with the management of resources and contractors as assigned.
• Planning of project and maintenance task activities.
• Schedule adherence and reporting.
• Financial monitoring and reporting.
• Communication of expectations to all concerned parties.
• Working with program/project teams to ensure expectations are clearly communicated.
• The inspection and approval of any works as necessary.
• Apply quality procedures and practices which ensure that all works are carried out to the applicable ISO standard and/or in accordance with the 'specification' of the program/project.
• Adhere to any environmental and safety requirements.
• Perform duties and take responsibilities as assigned by line manager or ABF Program Manager.

Skills

Project supervision

Safety management

Planning & scheduling

Leadership

Estimating/quoting

CMMS

Trade management

Negotiation

Team building

Confined spaces awareness

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Based in Darwin the Waterfront Supervisor will be responsible for driving performance of Planned Maintenance (PM), Corrective Maintenance (CM) across Depot Level Maintenance (DLM) periods and Service Visits (SV) periods, while maintaining vessel within Class Condition.

The role is performed in accordance with in Local and State Legislation and Austal policies and procedures. The reporting line of the position is as stated in the position holder’s employment contract.

About Austal

Austal isAustralia’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.

Our In Service Support division provide routine servicing and preventative maintenance through to complex system overhauls, our maintenance solutions cover the full lifecycle of a vessel. We integrate original design knowledge with operational insights to ensure every intervention is cost-effective and aligned with customer requirements.

Backed by our extensive shipbuilding heritage and international supply chain, our global network ensures fleets remain mission-ready and performing at their highest capability throughout their operational life.

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What's Involved

• Work List Preparation, Planning and Execution.
• Quality control of work scope.
• Safely deliver work scope.
• Compliance.
• Support the safe, on time & on budget delivery of Contracted Work Scope.
• Support applicable business managers with the management of resources and contractors as assigned.
• Planning of project and maintenance task activities.
• Schedule adherence and reporting.
• Financial monitoring and reporting.
• Communication of expectations to all concerned parties.
• Working with program/project teams to ensure expectations are clearly communicated.
• The inspection and approval of any works as necessary.
• Apply quality procedures and practices which ensure that all works are carried out to the applicable ISO standard and/or in accordance with the 'specification' of the program/project.
• Adhere to any environmental and safety requirements.
• Perform duties and take responsibilities as assigned by line manager or ABF Program Manager.

You’ll need

Required

• Hold a Construction safety induction (white card)
• Project Supervision experience within the marine or maintenance industry.
• A strong working knowledge and understanding of safety management practices including working in confined spaces, working at heights, working with energised systems, isolations, risk assessments, permits and Job Safety and Environment Analysis'
• Project planning and scheduling, trade, and service time management & de- confliction.
• Internal/external dispute resolution and negotiations.
• Proven ability to lead, build, manage and foster a team orientated environment.
• Quoting/estimating experience.
• Project planning experience.
• Use of CMMS.
• Trade Management and / or Leadership & Management.

Why Austal

• 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.