Trades Assistant

Austal; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development and training

Supportive and dynamic work env

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Austal in Cairns is seeking a Trades Assistant to perform general labouring, preparation, and cleaning within a shipyard environment under the guidance of the Leading Hand/Supervisor.

You will support tradespeople, assist in docking evolution, and help uphold HSEQ standards while embracing Austal policies. The role offers competitive pay and ongoing training in a dynamic, safety‑focused team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Good time management skills and ability to meet targets.
• Capable of performing work in a safe and acceptable manner.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Confined Space Entry, Sentry, and Fire Sentry duties.
• Assist tradespeople when required.
• Assist in all aspects of the docking evolution.
• Understand, embrace, implement, and comply with all Austal Policies and Procedures related to HSEQ.
• Hold self and workmates accountable to HSEQ standards.
• Holding self and others accountable to the standards.
• Improving the standard.
• Waste - Reduce waste in all its forms.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Safety awareness

Job description

Based in Cairns the Trades Assistant will be responsible for general labouring, preparation, and cleaning tasks within a shipyard environment as directed by immediate Leading Hand/Supervisor.

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.

Our In Service Support division provide routine servicing and preventative maintenance through to complex system overhauls, our maintenance solutions cover the full lifecycle of a vessel. We integrate original design knowledge with operational insights to ensure every intervention is cost-effective and aligned with customer requirements.

Backed by our extensive shipbuilding heritage and international supply chain, our global network ensures fleets remain mission-ready and performing at their highest capability throughout their operational life.

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

What’s involved

• Participate in Confined Space Entry, Sentry, and Fire Sentry duties.
• Assist tradespeople when required.
• Assist in all aspects of the docking evolution.
• Understand, embrace, implement, and comply with all Austal Policies and Procedures related to HSEQ.
• Hold self and workmates accountable to HSEQ standards.
• Holding self and others accountable to the standards.
• Improving the standard.
• Waste - Reduce waste in all its forms.

You’ll need

• Current Drivers licence.
• Ability to work autonomously or as part of as team.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Capable of performing work in a safe and acceptable manner.
• Ability to use standard tools.
• Possess good time management skills and ability to meet targets set by the supervisor.
• EWP + 11m.
• Working at Heights.
• Confined Space.
• Work in accordance with an issued permit.
• Demonstrate First Attack Fire Fighting Equipment.
• 1 year experience in general labouring.
• 1 year experience in Confined Space Entry Sentry and Fire Sentry.

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.