Multiple Trades Roles Available | Long-Term Defence Work

Austal; Cockburn; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Supportive work environment

Career progression

Job summary

Austal is seeking multiple skilled tradespeople to join one of Australia's largest naval shipbuilding programs in Henderson, Western Australia. This long‑term opportunity covers several trades and offers stable work on a major defence project.

Roles include Boilermakers, Tube Fitters, Mechanical Fitters and Plumbers. You’ll work from drawings, install and maintain piping, mechanical and structural systems, with a safety‑first culture and a Monday to Thursday roster.

Qualifications

• Relevant Australian recognised Trade Certificate
• Experience in your trade discipline highly regarded but not essential
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings preferred
• Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Eligibility to obtain a Defence Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Fabrication, fit-out, installation and assembly of shipbuilding components
• Working from drawings, specifications and work instructions
• Installation and maintenance of piping, mechanical and structural systems
• Welding, fitting and general trade-based activities relevant to your discipline
• Working safely within a collaborative shipbuilding environment
• Contributing to the successful delivery of major defence projects

Skills

Fabrication

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Education

Australian recognised trade certificate

Job description

Multiple Trades Roles Available | Long-Term Defence Work

About the Opportunity

Austal Ship is seeking multiple skilled tradespeople to join one of Australia's most significant naval shipbuilding programs in Henderson, WA.

We are currently recruiting for:

• Boilermakers
• Tube Fitters
• Mechanical Fitters
• Plumbers

Whether you're an experienced tradesperson or looking to build your career within a major defence project, we want to hear from you.

These positions offer long-term career stability, ongoing training opportunities, and the chance to contribute to projects of national significance while working a family-friendly Monday to Thursday roster.

About Austal

Austal isAustralia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam. With operations spanning multiple sites, Austal offers diverse career opportunities in trades, maintenance, engineering support, project services, corporate functions and operational delivery.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What’s Involved

• Fabrication, fit-out, installation and assembly of shipbuilding components
• Working from drawings, specifications and work instructions
• Installation and maintenance of piping, mechanical and structural systems
• Welding, fitting and general trade-based activities relevant to your discipline
• Working safely within a collaborative shipbuilding environment
• Contributing to the successful delivery of major defence projects

You’ll Need

• Relevant Australian recognised Trade Certificate
• Experience in your trade discipline highly regarded but not essential
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings preferred
• Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Eligibility to obtain a Defence Security Clearance

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.