The Role

The Administration Officer will be required to work in a complex operating environment as part of Naval Construction Branch WA (NCB WA), based in Henderson. The position supports the implementation and delivery of continuous shipbuilding and will be an integral part of the WA branch within the Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group (NSSG).

We are seeking an Administration Officer who is an excellent communicator with strong organisational and interpersonal skills. You will have attention to detail, the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and exercise discretion. You will have well developed communication skills with the ability to liaise face-to-face, phone and written correspondence.

The Administration Officer will contribute to the NCB Mission through their strong focus on knowledge and capability development.

About our Team

Naval Construction Branch (NCB) is accountable for the assurance of ship construction, set-to work and transit of vessels constructed at the Osborne Naval Shipyard and Henderson precinct. We have branches in Osborne, SA and in Henderson, WA and a smaller presence in Port Macquarie, NSW.

NCB is furthering continuous naval shipbuilding and growing sovereign capability by overseeing the construction to ensure quality and standards are met, storing lessons learnt and developing standard shipbuilding procedures for construction. NCB will oversee the construction of many different Navy vessels including Offshore Patrol Vessels, Hunter Class Frigates, Young Endeavour, Evolved Cape Class and Pacific Patrol Boats.

Working at NCB will enable you to be at the grassroots of continuous naval shipbuilding, where you are part of a working shipyard, being able to see and contribute to the vessels delivered and used in service by Navy. NCB currently has highly skilled and diverse shipbuilding experience which will be shared to grow your hands-on construction knowledge. You will work alongside Navy personnel, internal project management officers and Prime contractors. The opportunity for technical staff to undertake industry placement is also available.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Administrative Service Delivery;
• Information and Records Management Systems;
• Business Administration;
• Microsoft Teams;
• Teamwork & upwards management;
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 21 August 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference NSSG/06536/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=3C9456FC-FBD6-A2A0-03EB-E409E4A12E90