Facilities Coordinator
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Facilities Coordinator to support the delivery of safe, reliable, and efficient facilities operations across Austal Defence Australia (ADA).
In this role, you will work closely with the Facilities Manager to oversee dayâtoâday operations, coordinate maintenance activities, manage service contractors, and ensure site infrastructure and utilities are maintained to a high standard.
You will play a key role in ensuring facilities remain compliant, functional, and fit for purpose, while also supporting continuous improvement initiatives across multiple sites within the Henderson Precinct.
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, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA), Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australiaâdriving innovation, strengthening sovereign capability, and creating longâterm opportunities for Australian industry and workforce.
Learn more at austal.com/ssa
This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.
What’s Involved
- Coordinate dayâtoâday facilities maintenance, including repairs, work orders, and service delivery
- Manage contractors and service providers, ensuring performance against agreed standards
- Act as the primary point of contact for facilityârelated requests and issue resolution
- Support workplace safety compliance, inspections, and incident reporting
- Maintain site housekeeping standards across all facilities
- Assist with space planning, office relocations, and internal moves
- Manage facility assets and inventory, including lifecycle tracking and replacements
- Maintain documentation, permits, and compliance records
- Support procurement activities, including raising purchase requisitions
- Oversee building access, visitor management, and assist with site security coordination
- Assist with emergency response, drills, and safety systems
- Provide reporting and communicate planned works and impacts to stakeholders
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, sustainability, and cost optimisation
- Coordinate waste management and support environmental initiatives
You’ll Need
Essential
- Extensive experience (10+ years) in facilities, maintenance, or infrastructure management within heavy industry (e.g. shipbuilding, manufacturing, mining, oil & gas)
- Proven experience managing contractors and multiâsite facilities operations
- Strong knowledge of maintenance planning, asset lifecycle management, and facilities services delivery
- Expertise in WHS/OHS compliance and safety standards
- Experience using maintenance management systems (CMMS/EAM or equivalent)
- Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and problemâsolving skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fastâpaced, operational environment
Desirable
- Experience within defence, government, or regulated environments
- Exposure to digital transformation in facilities or asset management systems
- Relevant highârisk work licences (EWP, rigging, forklift, etc.)
- Experience with permits (confined space, working at heights)
- Security clearance or ability to obtain one
Why Join Us?
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Opportunity to support nationally significant defence infrastructure
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
- A collaborative and highâperforming work environment
At Austal, we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace for all. We believe that diversity strengthens our workforce, and we actively encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, identities, and abilities. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.
