What’s on OfferBased in our Henderson Headquarters - SOR location | Free ParkingOptional 9-day fortnight, RDO every second FridayPermanent, Full-Time Position with Opportunities for Career Growth and AdvancementGreat perks including salary sacrificing, novated leasing, retail discounts, insurance savings, purchased leave, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The OpportunityThe purpose of the Assistant Project Engineer role is to assist in providing effective management of Systems Engineering & Technical elements of a project to enable overall project success.The Assistant Project Engineer (APE) reports to the Project Engineering Manager (or delegate) and is accountable for the overall Systems Engineering & Technical effort and delivery of information products (often referenced as the paper boat) from project initiation through to vessel acceptance. (Where an Acceptance Manager is appointed, accountability for the acceptance process may be delegated).In certain types of projects, the APE may be accountable for the relationship with, and welfare on site, of the Client Representatives. What’s InvolvedAssist with life cycle tailoring, planning and SEMP preparationAssist and management of technical riskManagement of statutory and regulatory body’s inclusive of engagement, requirements, costing and executionManagement of the Engineering and technical aspects of ProjectsWork with cross-functional teams to track and submit project Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) on time as per project scheduleAssist with onboard surveysIdentify and raise non-conformance reports related to Quality, Safety and EnvironmentOversee and conduct physical configuration audits as requiredAssist with the creation of process documentation for project engineering activitiesYou’ll NeedEssentialMinimum five (5) year experience within Engineering and or Design functionsProfessional, motivated, and able to work autonomouslyExposure and ability in creating technical schedulesExperience with Maritime statutory and regulatory bodiesStrong communication and attention to detailDesirableBachelor of EngineeringDiploma or higher in Project ManagementCert IV in risk ManagementExperience in Defence industryFormal qualification in front line ManagementDefence security clearanceWhy AustalCompetitive compensation and benefits packageProfessional development and training opportunitiesA supportive and dynamic work environmentOpportunities 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 WorkAt 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. AUD Henderson 6166

Assistant Project Engineer

What’s on Offer

  • Based in our Henderson Headquarters - SOR location | Free Parking
  • Optional 9-day fortnight, RDO every second Friday
  • Permanent, Full-Time Position with Opportunities for Career Growth and Advancement
  • Great perks including salary sacrificing, novated leasing, retail discounts, insurance savings, purchased leave, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

 

The Opportunity

The purpose of the Assistant Project Engineer role is to assist in providing effective management of Systems Engineering & Technical elements of a project to enable overall project success.
The Assistant Project Engineer (APE) reports to the Project Engineering Manager (or delegate) and is accountable for the overall Systems Engineering & Technical effort and delivery of information products (often referenced as the paper boat) from project initiation through to vessel acceptance. (Where an Acceptance Manager is appointed, accountability for the acceptance process may be delegated).In certain types of projects, the APE may be accountable for the relationship with, and welfare on site, of the Client Representatives.

 

What’s Involved

  • Assist with life cycle tailoring, planning and SEMP preparation
  • Assist and management of technical risk
  • Management of statutory and regulatory body’s inclusive of engagement, requirements, costing and execution
  • Management of the Engineering and technical aspects of Projects
  • Work with cross-functional teams to track and submit project Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) on time as per project schedule
  • Assist with onboard surveys
  • Identify and raise non-conformance reports related to Quality, Safety and Environment
  • Oversee and conduct physical configuration audits as required
  • Assist with the creation of process documentation for project engineering activities

You’ll Need

Essential

  • Minimum five (5) year experience within Engineering and or Design functions
  • Professional, motivated, and able to work autonomously
  • Exposure and ability in creating technical schedules
  • Experience with Maritime statutory and regulatory bodies
  • Strong communication and attention to detail

Desirable

  • Bachelor of Engineering
  • Diploma or higher in Project Management
  • Cert IV in risk Management
  • Experience in Defence industry
  • Formal qualification in front line Management
  • Defence security clearance

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.

  • Posted Date 01 Jul 2025
  • Location Henderson
    WA / Australia
  • Industry Engineering
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided