Facilities Officer

About the Opportunity

As the Facilities Officer for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), you’ll be responsible for supporting the effective day to day operation, maintenance, compliance and presentation. The role assists in coordinating maintenance activities, contractor access, workplace services, facility inspections, safety initiatives and administrative functions to ensure facilities remain safe, compliant, reliable and operationally effective.  

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 day to day operation of Austal Defence facilities
• Monitor facility conditions and report maintenance or operational issues
• Assist in ensuring facilities remain safe, functional and it for purpose
• Raise, monitor, coordinate and close maintenance work order requests
• Coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance activities
• Assist in coordinating contractors and service providers undertaking facilities related work
• Verify contract access requirements, permits, inductions and documentation
• Conduct routine facility inspections and condition assessments, identifying defects, hazards and maintenance requirements
• Maintain accurate records of facility assets alongside the Asset Management Administrator
• Coordinate waste management services and contractor activities
• Support emergency resource planning and evacuation activities as required

You’ll Need

• 10+ years’ experience in shipbuilding, fabrication, maritime, oil and gas, mining or similar, including 5+ years leading and working within a multi-disciplinary facilities/maintenance/utilities team
• Experience working with contractors and service providers
• Experience coordinating maintenance activities and service requests
• Exposure using computerised maintenance system (CMMS) or similar
• Knowledge in facilities services delivery, asset lifecycle management and maintenance planning
• Proven track record in managing daily facilities operations
• 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