Work Order Coordinator - Electrical

Austal; Fremantle; On-site; 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

The Work Order Coordinator is responsible for coordinating technical design, engineering and production information into executable work orders. The role ensures that all packages are clearly defined and sequenced to support the project schedule, standards and class requirements.

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.

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.

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

We are needing several Work Order coordinators to work on the specific roles below:

• Electrical
• Fabrication

What’s Involved

• Develop and issue detailed work orders to support production, including clear scopes, sequencing, hours, and bill of materials (BoM).
• Ensure all work orders meet yard standards, class requirements, and engineering specifications.
• Coordinate closely 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 aligned with team objectives.

You’ll Need

• Effective communications skills, and;
• Competency in Microsoft office, design software and ERP
• Interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Experience with use of Primavera
• Formal Planning/Scheduling training
• 5 Years’ experience in a Planning role in Shipbuilding, complex manufacturing or construction.
• Engineering qualification, Mechanical or equivalent (Cert IV)
• P6 user

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.