Work Order Coordinator - Fabrication

Austal; Fremantle; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Professional development and training

Supportive and dynamic work culture

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Austal Defence Australia is seeking a Work Order Coordinator to integrate technical design, engineering and production information into executable work orders. You will ensure sequencing aligns with project schedules, standards and class requirements.

You’ll collaborate with scheduling, engineering and procurement to ensure material availability and on-time delivery, while managing changes and maintaining release control across work packs and drawings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a Planning role in Shipbuilding, complex manufacturing or construction.
• Engineering qualification, Mechanical or equivalent (Cert IV).
• Competency in Microsoft Office, design software and ERP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and issue detailed work orders to support production with clear scope, 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 material availability.
• Manage work order changes due to engineering revisions, non-conformances or change requests, with version control and stakeholder communication.
• Capture lessons learned, risks and issues from production 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

Interpret technical drawings

5+ years planning experience in ship/製

Education

Engineering qualification, Mechanical or equivalent (Cert IV)

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Design software

ERP systems

Job description

As the Work Order Coordinator for Austal Defence Australia (ADA) you'll be 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.

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.