Fabrication Supervisor

About the role

The Fabrication Supervisor will lead daily site operations for shipbuilding projects in Henderson, WA. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily and weekly tasks for the fabrication team, communicating clear requirements.
• Identify risks or constraints and engage stakeholders to mitigate them.
• Monitor project delivery against time, cost, quality, and safety targets.
• Supervise subcontractors, request quotations, raise purchase orders, and verify work meets specifications.
• Support Operational Quality Evaluations by preparing submissions and providing feedback to QA.
• Conduct performance reviews, counselling, and mentoring to develop team members for future Project Manager roles.

Required profile

• Trade qualification in a relevant field.
• Proven experience in a supervisory role within defence, commercial, fabrication, maintenance or heavy‑industry environments.
• Experience in marine or ship repair is highly desirable.

Required skills

What we offer

• Home‑based schedule – Monday to Thursday, 10 hours per day (40 hrs/week) with overtime opportunities on Fridays and Saturdays.
• Stable pipeline of work through continuous naval shipbuilding programs.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive, inclusive and dynamic work environment.