Subcontractor Coordinator

Overview

This role offers an excellent chance to enhance your career by coordinating Trade Contractors across various Navy assets in a dynamic and high-output maintenance environment. The position supports the long-term sustainment and asset management for the Royal Australian Navy and involves working closely with a dedicated team that contributes to the operational readiness of naval vessels.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the work of Trade Contractors engaged with Navy assets.
• Support operations to maintain and sustain maritime capability for the Australian Defence Force.
• Contribute to a highly productive maintenance environment across multiple naval platforms.

About You

• A solid trade qualification or similar maintenance experience, preferably with Defence or maritime industry exposure.
• Proven ability to coordinate a variety of trade disciplines effectively on-site.
• Strong interpersonal skills for liaising with diverse stakeholders and maintaining professionalism under pressure.
• Good administrative capabilities combined with effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• A results-driven mindset with a "can-do" approach is essential.

Requirements

• Must hold Australian citizenship and be eligible for a Defence Security Clearance relevant to the role.
• Possess a relevant trade or maintenance background.
• Experience or keen interest in the Marine or Defence sectors is highly desirable.
• Hold, or be willing to acquire, a General Construction Induction Card (White Card).

Benefits and Career Development

• Flexible working arrangements including variable start and finish times, and options for office or home-based work with potential compressed workweeks.
• Comprehensive leave entitlements such as wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, and defence reservist leave.
• Access to a robust internal development program, LinkedIn Learning modules, and study leave opportunities to support career progression.
• Employee discount schemes, novated leasing, and corporate share plans through a reward platform.
• A values-driven workplace culture with recognition programs aligned to core principles: kindness, collaboration, curiosity, outcome focus, courage, and accountability.

Additional Information

This position may be located at Henderson or Garden Island sites in Western Australia. Both fixed-term and permanent engagements are available, with prospects for permanency and growth within the organization.

About the Company

The employer combines experienced local expertise with the history and strength of a global defence group. They deliver critical services to ensure essential maritime, communication, emergency response, and fleet management capabilities for Australian customers, aiming to create a safe and secure environment.