Fitout Designer

About the role
The purpose of the Fitout (Outfit) Designer position is to provide and support the Design and Drafting of a vessel from concept through to delivery, on time and on budget. Provide output which satisfies the standards of Austal, the client and regulatory authorities.
Key objectives & responsibilities include:

Produces accurate information and documentation, which meets all procedural and auditable requirements.
Work deadlines are met, and construction deliverables are not compromised or missed.
Remains well acquainted with the task schedule and regularly checks progress and upcoming deliverables.
Demonstrates a high attention to detail.
Work produced is of a high quality and consistent with Austal and Design & Engineering standards.
Effectively and efficiently communicate through drawings, verbal, and written means to all necessary parties.
Consistently exhibits a proactive attitude toward innovation and improvement and actively seeks alternate methods of performing tasks.

Required Skills / Experience / Attributes:
Essential

Interior Design/Outfitting qualifications or equivalent.
Design or Interior Design Background.
Experience in Design within the Marine Industry.
A solid understanding of Production methods and the practical application of design.
Preparation of design and drawings including presentations, specifications and reports.
Proficient in Design software, AutoCAD, and Microsoft office suite.
Technical knowledge of Fitout products.
Design support for production, commissioning, and delivery.
Maintain an efficient filing system and ensure that all work is stored in appropriate locations.
Good understanding of data and document management principals

Desirable

Experience working within a similar position, designing the elements of all Fitout/Outfitting elements on both, aluminium & steel, high speed vessels.
A basic understanding of typical ship mechanical systems, to the extent of how they work, and the interface between the structural, electrical, and mechanical systems is ideal for this position.
A sound practical and working knowledge of regulatory bodies' rules and regulations, and the ability to liaise and communicate with them as necessary.
Construction White Card.

Why Austal

Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Professional development and training opportunities.
A supportive and dynamic work environment.
Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

What's on Offer?

Located in Henderson
Permanent salaried position
Nine-day fortnight with an RDO every second Friday
Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Retailer discount, EAP, Insurance discounts

Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.
Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work
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.

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