One Industrial Group.
Proven Capability.
Griffin Industrial unites Griffin Marine, Westurn Engineering, and our network of specialist partners under one banner. Together, we provide the scale, skill, and speed needed to deliver mission-critical projects across defence, mining, infrastructure, and marine.
From Workshop to Nation Builder
What began as specialised support for Western Australia’s industrial sector has grown into a multi-division powerhouse serving partners across Australia and the Pacific.
Westurn Engineering and Griffin Marine have each built reputations for excellence in their own fields. Today, under the Griffin Industrial banner, we operate as one bringing our clients deeper capability, wider reach, and a shared standard of quality.
Why We Show Up Every Day
To be Australia’s most trusted team for building, repairing, and maintaining the infrastructure and equipment that keep our industries, and our nation moving.
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Precision
Precision has kept projects moving without costly rework. We measure twice, cut once, and deliver the first time.
Safety
We’ve delivered thousands of defence and mining projects under strict HSEQ and ISO systems. We make sure our team works hard, and gets home safely.
Integrity
Integrity is measured in repeat work. From naval refits to mining fabrication, primes like Serco and Thales trust us because we deliver straight, safe, and on time.
Adventure
We’ve built coastal bases, reinforced offshore rigs, and delivered urgent fixes in places most primes won’t go. We don’t back down, we get it done.
Meet the People Leading the Charge
Behind every contract, every welded seam, and every delivered project is a team of leaders who’ve been on the tools and know what quality looks like in the real world. Together, they steer our companies with sharp focus and deep experience.
Chris is an accomplished executive with extensive expertise in engineering management, systems engineering, project management and maintenance management. As Managing Director of Griffin Industrial, Chris has played a pivotal role in establishing the business and shaping its strategic direction. Previously, as General Manager at Griffin Marine since October 2023, Chris was instrumental in driving growth and operational excellence across the organisation.
A 12-year veteran of the Royal Australian Navy, Chris brings over two decades of leadership experience across prominent defence organisations. Before joining Griffin, Chris was Programme Director at Babcock Australia & New Zealand, leading major initiatives such as the implementation of the Regional Maintenance Provider – West contract. His career also includes senior roles at Naval Ship Management (Australia), Austal, Sea-Force Pty Ltd and BAE Systems, where he managed complex, multi-disciplinary projects with significant budgets, including the ASMD and AMCAP programmes.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from UNSW Canberra and a Master of Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park. He also earned a Diploma of Business in Frontline Management during his Navy service
Recognised for his outstanding contributions to engineering and project management, Chris has received several honours, including the Australia Day Medallion and the RSL Sword for Service — testament to his dedication, expertise and leadership.
Chris is an accomplished executive with extensive expertise in engineering management, systems engineering, project management and maintenance management. As Managing Director of Griffin Industrial, Chris has played a pivotal role in establishing the business and shaping its strategic direction. Previously, as General Manager at Griffin Marine since October 2023, Chris was instrumental in driving growth and operational excellence across the organisation.
A 12-year veteran of the Royal Australian Navy, Chris brings over two decades of leadership experience across prominent defence organisations. Before joining Griffin, Chris was Programme Director at Babcock Australia & New Zealand, leading major initiatives such as the implementation of the Regional Maintenance Provider – West contract. His career also includes senior roles at Naval Ship Management (Australia), Austal, Sea-Force Pty Ltd and BAE Systems, where he managed complex, multi-disciplinary projects with significant budgets, including the ASMD and AMCAP programmes.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from UNSW Canberra and a Master of Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park. He also earned a Diploma of Business in Frontline Management during his Navy service
Recognised for his outstanding contributions to engineering and project management, Chris has received several honours, including the Australia Day Medallion and the RSL Sword for Service — testament to his dedication, expertise and leadership.
David is a CPA and Chartered Secretary with 35+ years’ experience working in the precious metals, mining and industrial services industries. He is a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia and holds a Bachelor of Business with majors in Accounting and IT, and a Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance.
Formerly, he has held various senior financial management, and executive corporate governance and risk management positions with ASX listed entities, large public/private partnerships, statutory corporations and SME’s.
David is a CPA and Chartered Secretary with 35+ years’ experience working in the precious metals, mining and industrial services industries. He is a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia and holds a Bachelor of Business with majors in Accounting and IT, and a Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance.
Formerly, he has held various senior financial management, and executive corporate governance and risk management positions with ASX listed entities, large public/private partnerships, statutory corporations and SME’s.
Hayley is an accomplished, degree‑qualified HR professional with extensive experience across automotive, transport and logistics, local government, mining, oil and gas, and maritime. At Griffin Industrial, she leads core HR functions spanning workforce planning, talent acquisition, onboarding, policy governance, HR operations and compliance—helping to strengthen capability and support operational excellence across the organisation.
With more than a decade in human resources, Hayley has held leadership roles that emphasise stakeholder engagement, employee relations and industrial relations. She partners closely with managers and project teams to implement practical frameworks—such as guidance on rostered days off—and to evolve programmes that build our future workforce, including apprenticeships and early‑career pathways.
Hayley is an accomplished, degree‑qualified HR professional with extensive experience across automotive, transport and logistics, local government, mining, oil and gas, and maritime. At Griffin Industrial, she leads core HR functions spanning workforce planning, talent acquisition, onboarding, policy governance, HR operations and compliance—helping to strengthen capability and support operational excellence across the organisation.
With more than a decade in human resources, Hayley has held leadership roles that emphasise stakeholder engagement, employee relations and industrial relations. She partners closely with managers and project teams to implement practical frameworks—such as guidance on rostered days off—and to evolve programmes that build our future workforce, including apprenticeships and early‑career pathways.
Johanna is an accomplished health, safety, environment and quality (HSEQ) professional with extensive experience in compliance, risk management and operational governance. As HSEQ Manager at Griffin Industrial, Johanna plays a critical role in driving safety culture, quality assurance and regulatory compliance across complex maritime and industrial operations. Her work ensures that Griffin maintains the highest standards of safety and performance while meeting client and legislative requirements.
Johanna’s expertise spans safety audits, incident investigation, risk assessments and training programmes designed to embed best practice across all levels of the organisation. She partners closely with operational leaders to deliver practical solutions that mitigate risk and improve efficiency, while fostering a proactive approach to health and safety.
Recognised for her collaborative leadership and commitment to continuous improvement, Johanna is passionate about creating safe, sustainable workplaces and ensuring Griffin remains a trusted partner in the defence and industrial sectors.
Johanna is an accomplished health, safety, environment and quality (HSEQ) professional with extensive experience in compliance, risk management and operational governance. As HSEQ Manager at Griffin Industrial, Johanna plays a critical role in driving safety culture, quality assurance and regulatory compliance across complex maritime and industrial operations. Her work ensures that Griffin maintains the highest standards of safety and performance while meeting client and legislative requirements.
Johanna’s expertise spans safety audits, incident investigation, risk assessments and training programmes designed to embed best practice across all levels of the organisation. She partners closely with operational leaders to deliver practical solutions that mitigate risk and improve efficiency, while fostering a proactive approach to health and safety.
Recognised for her collaborative leadership and commitment to continuous improvement, Johanna is passionate about creating safe, sustainable workplaces and ensuring Griffin remains a trusted partner in the defence and industrial sectors.
We're hiring!
If you’re a hands-on operator looking for meaning, movement, and mateship — we’ve got the crew and the projects for you. Build skills, earn good coin, and take pride in what you do.
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Griffin Industrial is the parent group for two of Australia’s most respected industrial service providers
Specialising in marine engineering, refits, and commercial vessel support from patrol boats to cruise ships.
Delivering high-spec component fabrication, machining, and site-based project work for mining and infrastructure clients.
Our Work Spans Australia and the Pacific
From Western Australia to remote defence bases and the Pacific Islands, Griffin Industrial teams operate wherever we're needed. Explore our footprint — and our impact.
Let’s Get to Work
Whether you’re a young tradie ready to start your next chapter or a defence partner looking for serious capability Griffin Industrial is ready when you are.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We work across defence, marine, mining, and infrastructure. From ship refits to precision machining to large-scale fabrication, our teams deliver the scale and speed these industries demand.
We don’t just supply, we solve. With Griffin Marine, Westurn Engineering, and our network of specialists under one roof, we move fast, adapt under pressure, and deliver when others can’t. That’s why our clients trust us with projects that matter.
Safety and quality is non-negotiable at Griffin Industrial. Every project is delivered to the highest HSEQ standards, underpinned by our certified systems and the GOLD Program: Guarding Our Lives Daily. Inspired by the mythological griffin, the GOLD Program fosters a culture of personal accountability, where every team member is empowered to protect what matters most: our people, our environment, and our operational integrity.
Get in touch through our contact page, call our team directly, or connect with us on LinkedIn. We’ll line you up with the right people to scope your project and get you moving.