Materials Officer

About The Opportunity

As the Materials Officer for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), you'll be responsible for the Material Management Lead for the accurate and timely provision of routine codification and maintenance of inventory catalogue data.

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

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with stakeholders
• Enact codification policy, processes, and procedures and workflows within Austal
• Provide obsolescence support through Supply Chain Obsolescence surveillance coordination and assessments
• Assist with the development of the Stocktaking Plan and coordination within asset management systems
• Maintain up-to-date part catalogue information
• Analyse material requirements and planning information
• Review and release auto-generated material requisitions against demand requirements

You’ll Need

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role within Marine Support, Engineering, Manufacturing or Defence organisation
• Working experience in a computerised ERP environment
• Experience with, and understanding of, asset management standards, systems and processes
• Experience with, understanding of codification and cataloguing
• Ability to achieve engineering delegation within the Austal delegation procedures

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