Defence Shipyard Welder — Build Cutting-Edge Vessels

Austal; Rottnest Island; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal is seeking skilled Welders to join our Western Australia team, delivering high‑quality welding and fabrication in a fast‑paced environment. You will complete welding tasks to specification and safety standards, contributing to projects of national significance.

Regular monthly recruitment cycles provide stable, continuous opportunities; applicants should have MIG/TIG/STICK/FCAW experience and a White Card, with the ability to read drawings and work to tight tolerances.

Qualifications

• Experience with MIG/TIG/Stick and FCAW welding in diverse projects.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Work to strict codes, tolerances and quality standards.
• Comply with HSE policies and promote a safety-first approach.
• Capable of meeting targets set by supervisor and maintaining productivity.

Responsibilities

• Understand, accept and complete tasks in full.
• Take ownership and respect for tools and equipment.
• Initiate improvements to how work is done.
• Negotiate and agree realistic timeframes, then deliver on them.
• Understand and deliver to quality standards.
• Hold self and others accountable, and drive improvement.
• Understand and comply with HSE standards.
• Promote a 'safety first' culture by assessing risks.
• Improve HSE performance.
• Reduce waste.

Skills

MIG (GMAW)

TIG (GTAW)

Stick (SMAW)

Flux-cored (FCAW)

White Card

Read and interpret drawings

Safety focused and timely delivery

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade MEM30319 or equivalent

Job description

Austal is seeking skilled Welders to join our Western Australia team, delivering high‑quality welding and fabrication in a fast‑paced environment. You will complete welding tasks to specification and safety standards, contributing to projects of national significance.

Regular monthly recruitment cycles provide stable, continuous opportunities; applicants should have MIG/TIG/STICK/FCAW experience and a White Card, with the ability to read drawings and work to tight tolerances.