Project Controller

Our client, a well-established and highly regarded organisation within the marine and engineering sector, is currently seeking an experienced Engineering Project Controller to join their Darwin-based operations team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic operational environment supporting engineering, maintenance, and vessel-related projects across a large and diverse fleet operation.

About the Role

Working closely with the Engineering Manager and wider project team, you will be responsible for coordinating engineering projects, maintenance schedules, documentation, reporting, contractor coordination, and project administration activities.

This role will suit someone with strong project coordination and scheduling experience within engineering, marine, mechanical, shipyard, maintenance, construction, or heavy industry environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering and maintenance project activities from planning through to completion
• Assist with project scheduling, forecasting, reporting, and progress tracking
• Support dry-docking, maintenance, and vessel engineering projects
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, reports, work packs, and schedules
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Monitor project costs, variations, and schedule performance
• Assist with procurement and material coordination activities
• Ensure compliance with WHS, quality, and operational standards
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering operations

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Experience within marine, mechanical, engineering, shipyard, maintenance, construction, or heavy industry environments
• Strong project coordination, scheduling, and reporting skills
• Experience managing contractors and project documentation
• Ability to work within fast-paced operational environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management systems
• Australian Driver’s Licence

Highly Regarded

• Marine engineering or mechanical background
• Experience within vessel maintenance or dry-docking environments
• Trade or engineering qualifications
• Experience with project controls, forecasting, or maintenance planning systems

What’s on Offer

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Darwin-based role
• Competitive salary package
• Work within a highly respected and unique operational environment
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Supportive team culture

If you are looking to further your career within engineering project coordination and would like to work on complex and interesting projects, we would love to hear from you.

If you’re ready, click apply now or contact our branch on 08 8981 5154 or email paul.wadey@synergieaustralia.com.au 

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