Based in Henderson, WA, the Asset Management Lead is responsible for providing asset management leadership, guidance, and expertise to implement, maintain, and continuously improve Austal’s asset management system. Working across multiple departments and the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA) program, you will play a key role in building asset management capability, driving best practice, and ensuring alignment with ISO 55001 asset management requirements.

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.

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This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What’s Involved

Provide asset management leadership, guidance, and support across the SSA program
Develop, implement, maintain, and improve Asset Management Plans aligned to ISO 55001
Promote asset management frameworks, standards, processes, and systems across the business
Deliver asset management training and capability development initiatives
Lead asset management analytics, modelling, and reporting activities
Support estimating and forecasting activities relating to asset management services
Ensure lifecycle asset data is accurate, maintained, and effectively managed
Drive continuous improvement, risk management, and business enhancement initiatives
Work with stakeholders to identify and develop business opportunities and asset management improvements

You’ll Need

3-5+ years experience in asset management
Strong understanding of asset management principles, frameworks, and methodologies
Experience developing and maintaining asset management systems aligned to ISO 55001
Excellent written, verbal, and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience within Defence, maritime, or complex industrial environments is highly regarded
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

https://www.austaljobs.com/australia