Weld and NDT Coordinator
About the Opportunity
Based in Henderson, the Weld and NDT Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating NDT activities for welding and fabrication works, ensuring compliance with quality requirements, codes, standards and project specifications, while maintaining accurate documentation and supporting effective communication between production, QA/QC and NDT providers.
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. With operations spanning multiple sites, Austal offers diverse career opportunities in trades, maintenance, engineering support, project services, corporate functions and operational delivery.
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. Learn more at austal.com/ssa
What’s Involved
- Coordinate and schedule NDT activities to meet production and project deadlines.
- Liaise with internal teams, third-party NDT providers and inspectors.
- Ensure welding inspections and NDT activities comply with relevant codes and standards.
- Review NDT reports for accuracy, completeness and compliance.
- Maintain NDT records, registers and quality documentation.
- Track weld traceability and inspection status across multiple projects.
- Support the development and implementation of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
- Identify and escalate non-conformances while promoting quality, safety and environmental compliance.
You’ll Need
- Experience coordinating welding inspections and NDT activities within shipbuilding, fabrication or heavy industry.
- Ability to interpret welding drawings, WPS, ITPs and relevant technical standards.
- Knowledge of applicable industry standards, including AS/NZS, ISO and AWS.
- Strong understanding of weld traceability, inspection processes and quality requirements.
- Proven attention to detail with accurate documentation and record management skills.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to coordinate internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and QA/QC or quality management systems
- CSWIP Welding Inspector or equivalent certification. (Desirable)
- Experience in defence, marine or naval shipbuilding projects. (Desirable)
- Previous experience coordinating third-party inspection services. (Desirable)
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
