Senior Shipwright: Hulls, Refits & Marine Systems

Apprise Consulting Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

Shadbolt Group in Melbourne seeks qualified shipwrights for permanent, full-time roles across NSW, SA, WA and VIC. The duties include studying plans, fabricating hull sections, assembling shells, and installing masts and equipment. Candidates should be skilled in wooden, composite, and fiberglass vessel work, with a strong eye for safety and quality.

Salary ranges reflect seniority and location. We value reliable, team-oriented individuals with integrity and the ability to meet deadlines in

Qualifications

• Proficient in construction, structural repairs, maintenance, and restoration of wooden, composite, and fiberglass vessels.
• Knowledge of modern boatbuilding techniques, adhesives, resins, and lamination processes.
• Proficient with traditional hand tools as well as modern power tools and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Study plans and specifications, and preparing templates and scale plans for fabrication and cutting of hull sections.
• Assemble shells of boats and erect hull sections; supervise launching procedures.
• Install masts, frames, decking, fittings, machines, shafts, and safety equipment.
• Perform hull repairs, modifications, and refits to meet safety and design standards.

Skills

Boatbuilding

Hull repair

Structural repairs

Safety regulations

Hand tools

Power tools

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Traditional hand tools

Modern power tools

Job description

Shadbolt Group in Melbourne seeks qualified shipwrights for permanent, full-time roles across NSW, SA, WA and VIC. The duties include studying plans, fabricating hull sections, assembling shells, and installing masts and equipment. Candidates should be skilled in wooden, composite, and fiberglass vessel work, with a strong eye for safety and quality.

Salary ranges reflect seniority and location. We value reliable, team-oriented individuals with integrity and the ability to meet deadlines in