Welders Wanted | Join Australia's leading defence and commercial shipbuilder

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

About The Opportunity

We are seeking skilled and safety-focused Welders to join our team, contributing to high-quality welding projects within a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will be responsible for completing all aspects of welding and general works efficiently, ensuring tasks are delivered on time, to specification, and to the highest standard.

Due to consistent project demand and ongoing workflow, we have regular monthly recruitment cycles, offering stable, continuous opportunities for skilled Welders to join our growing team.

About Austal

Austal is Australia'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.

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.

Learn more at austal.com/ssa

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

What’s Involved

• 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
• Hold self and others accountable
• Promote a 'safety first' culture by assessing risks
• Improve HSE performance
• Reduce waste

You’ll Need

Experience In One Or More Of The Following

• MIG (GMAW)
• TIG (GTAW)
• Stick (SMAW)
• Flux-cored (FCAW)
• White Card
• Capable of performing work in a safe and acceptable manner
• Read and interpret technical drawings
• Work to strict codes and tolerances
• Possesses good time management skills and ability to meet targets set by the supervisor
• Certificate III in Engineering â Fabrication Trade (MEM30319 or equivalent)

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.