Project Manager

Cairns

What’s On Offer

• Based in Cairns QLD for either the ABF (Borderforce Cape Class Patrol Boats) or PPB (Pacific Guardian Class Patrol Boats).
• ASX-Listed Company I Global Shipbuilder.
• Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Retailer discount, EAP, Insurance discounts.
• RDO every second Friday.
  
  

The Opportunity

The Project Manager within Austal’s Sustainment Program is responsible for overseeing multiple projects that support the maintenance of Defence vessels. Reporting to either the ABF Program Manager or the PPB Sustainment Manager, this role ensures that all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and contractual requirements. Leading a cross-functional team, the Project Manager applies structured project management methodologies, provides hands-on leadership, and drives the delivery of HSE, high-quality outcomes with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

What’s Involved

• Enable and empower Project Team to deliver on cost, schedule, quality and to meet or exceed customer and contractual obligations.
• Ensure appropriate PM methodology and tools are developed and deployed to manage the Project.
• Health Safety Environment (HSE) management – Site/Inductions/Training/VOC’s.
• Ensure a compliant Earned Value Management System (EVMS) is implemented and maintained for the Project.
• Establish and maintain stakeholder (internal and external) relationships for the life of the Project
• Strategic Stakeholder Management / Interface, Communication and Reporting point of contact.
• Materials escalation / Mitigation strategies / Commercial contract management.
• Oversight for the award of work / Purchase Orders / Request for Quotes and subsequent evaluations.
• Contractor conformance and compliance management (Non-Conformance Reports).
  
  

You’ll need

Essential

• 3-5+ yrs demonstratable Project Management Experience, preferably within Production Maintenance, Defence, Oil & Gas or Construction industries.
• Demonstrable experience working in performance-based contracting.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Proven ability to assess project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
  
  

Desirable

• Proven experience in maritime maintenance operations, specifically within marine and ship repair environments.
• Certified in project management through a recognised professional body.
• Degree or trade qualification in a recognised trade discipline.
  
  

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.
  
  

Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.

Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work

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.