Careers at Austal Australia
Austal provides outstanding career opportunities for individuals in a wide variety of trades and professions, at numerous locations. Some of the career opportunities at Austal Australia include:
TRADES
- Fabrication
- Engineering
- Fitout (Interiors & Carpentry)
- Electrical
- Site Services (Riggers, Scaffolders, Maintenance, Cleaning)
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APPRENTICESHIPS
Austal Australia has a long-standing commitment to developing and retaining world-class tradespeople, which is reflected in our award-winning training record. Over 100 apprentices are currently learning and developing their trades from some of the world’s best shipbuilders at Austal Australia's Henderson and Naval Base (WA) shipyards.
Covering the key areas within the shipbuilding industry, Austal Apprenticeships provide you with an unequalled opportunity to gain a valuable trade qualification whilst building some of the world’s most advanced vessels.
In Australia, Austal takes on new apprentices and trainees each year in the following disciplines:
- Aluminium Fabrication & Welding
- Marine Fitout (Interiors & Carpentry)
- Marine Fitting (Engineering)
- First Class Machining (Engineering)
- Electrical Mechanics (Electrician)
With uniforms, safety equipment, power tools and training provided at trade related Registered Training Organisations, these highly sought after apprenticeships are your opportunity to start a very rewarding career in a growing industry at a company with a long and successful history of excellence.
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To apply for an Apprenticehip at Austal Australia (Henderson, Western Australia only), please email apprenticeships@austal.com
PROFESSIONS
- Structural Design / Naval Architecture
- Electrical Design
- Mechanical Design
- General Management
- Project Management
- Customer Service and Investor Relations
- Sales, Marketing and Business Development
- Human Resources
- Financial Management and Accounting
- Corporate Services (including Information Technology and Systems Support)
- Purchasing, Procurement and Contract Management
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AUSTAL GRADUATE PROGRAM (AGP)
Kickstart your engineering career with the Austal Graduate Program, a dynamic two-year experience designed to propel you into the world of engineering. As a Graduate, you'll dive into real projects, gaining practical experience as a Project Engineer. You'll alternate between on-site work and office tasks, collaborating closely with your team to master project delivery and management.
No matter your discipline - Electrical, Mechanical, or another field - you'll gain valuable insights into all facets of project engineering. You'll engage with production, project management and design, providing a comprehensive view of how each contributes to our overall success. Our program is designed to nurture your talent by providing opportunities to work alongside industry leaders.
Application Open Dates
May - June 2025 Applications Open
July - Dec 2025 Applications Open
Express your interest via email talent@austal.com
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
Austal Australia employees enjoy a full range of benefits including:
- Annual leave (20 working days per annum)
- Personal leave (up to 10 days per annum)
- Four day working week (Mon-Thurs) for production staff (Western Australia)
- Annual performance reviews
- Ongoing training
- Uniforms for production staff
- Work safe bonus for production staff
- Access to an Employee Share plan including salary sacrificing and ability to invest up to AUD$1,000.00 per year tax free
- Novated Leasing (following probation period)
- Employee reward and discount schemes
- Employee recognition awards & service recognition awards
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