About the OpportunityAs the Assistant Project Manager for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), you’ll be responsible for assisting the Project Manager to ensure the successful delivery of vessel construction and associated project outcomes. Supporting the coordination, integration, and performance of project activities across cost, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction requirements.About AustalAustal is Australia’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. Learn more at austal.com/ssaThis is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now. What’s Involved Support the Deputy Project Manager and Ship Manager to deliver project outcomes aligned to cost, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction targets. Assist in coordinating project activities to ensure alignment between project plans and on-vessel construction execution. Provide timely and accurate project information (schedules, priorities, deliverables) to support construction teams. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the project master schedule aligned with vessel construction milestones. Support project controls processes, including cost tracking, scheduling, risk management, reporting, and Earned Value Management (EVM). Facilitate cross-functional coordination across engineering, supply chain, production, and support functions. Assist in managing project variations, change proposals, and governance reporting, while monitoring risks and escalating issues as required. Build and maintain stakeholder relationships, represent the Deputy Project Manager when required, and promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.You’ll Need 12+ months experience in Project Management or Project Coordination12+ months experience in Defence, shipbuilding, construction, or a similar project environmentStrong organisational and coordination skillsCompetent using MicrosoftEffective communication and stakeholder engagement capabilityUnderstanding of project management principles, including scheduling Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance 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. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia AUD Fremantle 6160

Assistant Project Manager

About the Opportunity

As the Assistant Project Manager for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), you’ll be responsible for assisting the Project Manager to ensure the successful delivery of vessel construction and associated project outcomes. Supporting the coordination, integration, and performance of project activities across cost, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction requirements.

About Austal

Austal is Australia’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.

Learn more at austal.com/ssa

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

What’s Involved

  • Support the Deputy Project Manager and Ship Manager to deliver project outcomes aligned to cost, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction targets.
  • Assist in coordinating project activities to ensure alignment between project plans and on-vessel construction execution.
  • Provide timely and accurate project information (schedules, priorities, deliverables) to support construction teams.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of the project master schedule aligned with vessel construction milestones.
  • Support project controls processes, including cost tracking, scheduling, risk management, reporting, and Earned Value Management (EVM).
  • Facilitate cross-functional coordination across engineering, supply chain, production, and support functions.
  • Assist in managing project variations, change proposals, and governance reporting, while monitoring risks and escalating issues as required.
  • Build and maintain stakeholder relationships, represent the Deputy Project Manager when required, and promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

You’ll Need 

  • 12+ months experience in Project Management or Project Coordination
  • 12+ months experience in Defence, shipbuilding, construction, or a similar project environment
  • Strong organisational and coordination skills
  • Competent using Microsoft
  • Effective communication and stakeholder engagement capability
  • Understanding of project management principles, including scheduling
  • Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance

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. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.

Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia

  • Posted Date 28 May 2026
  • Location Fremantle
    WA / Australia
  • Industry Construction
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided