1,391 shipbuilding jobs in Australia - Full Time

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Permanent Full time role
Monday to Thursday | 10hr per day with overtime opportunities
Career growth opportunities

Leads fabrication operations to deliver projects safely, on time and to quality standards while developing workforce capability and leadership.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors classification: Construction(Construction)

17h ago

Listed three days ago

Technical Officer - Logistics

at Department of Defence

This is a Full time job

Osborne, Adelaide SA

$99,733 - $112,431 (APS 6) + Super

APS employment benefits, job security and flexibility
Be a part of a diverse, collaborative and supportive team
Career Growth + Learning & Development Opportunities

This exciting opportunity will support the implementation and delivery of continuous shipbuilding within NCB.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

3d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Shipwrights/Boat Builders

at Norship Marine

This is a Full time job

Cairns & Far North QLD

Varied Defence & Commercial projects
Safe & stable, local work, No FIFO stay local!
Competitive hourly rates

Shipwrights sought for Defence and Commercial maritime projects. Above Award wages and overtime on offer.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

18d ago

Listed four days ago

Cabinet Maker Apprentice

This is a Full time job

Work on high profile naval shipbuilding projects
Long-term career pathways
4-day work week

Start your cabinet making career in defence shipbuilding, building and installing fitout solutions on world-class vessels.

subClassification: Carpentry & Cabinet MakingCarpentry & Cabinet Making classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

4d ago

Listed seven days ago

Fitout Tradesperson

This is a Full time job

Permanent Full time role
Career growth opportunities
Located in Henderson, WA

Build Australia's future fleet as a Fitout Tradesperson, delivering quality vessel fitouts in Henderson's defence shipbuilding hub.

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

7d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Material Planner

This is a Full time job

Join a company with strong job security backed by long‑term defence contracts
Strong job stability, career development, and long‑term growth opportunities
Contribute to world‑class vessels built right here in Australia.

Material Planner ensuring timely, accurate material supply for major shipbuilding programs through planning, tracking and coordination.

subClassification: Planning & SchedulingPlanning & Scheduling classification: Construction(Construction)

17d ago

Listed three days ago

Project Engineer

This is a Full time job

Optional 9 Day Fortnight

Lead technical delivery across complex vessel projects
Broad role spanning engineering, risk and stakeholder management
Build your career in a growing maritime engineering team

Take ownership of engineering outcomes across complex vessel projects from planning through to delivery.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Junior Project Manager

at Griffin Marine Services

This is a Full time job

Prestons, Sydney NSW

Competitive salary, great benefits and a supportive team culture
Strong opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression
Be part of impactful and meaningful marine and defence projects

Kick-start your project management career with Griffin Marine, supporting high-profile marine and defence projects across Australia.

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Apprenticeship - Boilermaker

This is a Full time job

Earn while you learn at WA's leading shipyard
Work on exciting marine and defence projects
Learn from skilled tradespeople and industry experts

About the Opportunity As part of our strategy to build, develop and enhance our current workforce, Austal has several Apprenticeship opportunities

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Planning Lead

This is a Full time job

Fremantle, Perth WA(Hybrid)

Join a global Defence shipbuilder in major growth with long-term career paths
$4B Defence program secured, delivering years of stable, high-impact work
Now’s the time to join and grow with a rapidly expanding shipbuilding program

Lead planning for major Defence shipbuilding programs and shape delivery on a nationally significant, high‑growth project.

subClassification: Planning & SchedulingPlanning & Scheduling classification: Construction(Construction)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty days ago

Program Delivery Controls Manager – Defence Shipbuilding (WA)

This is a Full time job

Harwood, Coffs Harbour & North Coast NSW

Join a company with strong job security backed by long‑term defence contracts
Strong job stability, career development, and long‑term growth opportunities
Contribute to world‑class vessels built right here in Australia.

Leads integrated program controls for Defence shipbuilding, driving cost, schedule, risk, change and performance management for decisions.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Project Manager (Marine Industry, Yamba Region)

at Polaris Marine Pty Ltd

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

POLARIS MARINE DOCKYARD
We are going through a period of significant growth and investment
Harwood, NSW | Yamba | Northern Rivers Region

Experienced Projects Manager required for our busy shipyard in Harwood, NSW (near Yamba)

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management classification: Engineering(Engineering)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed three days ago

Project Controller

This is a Full time job

Join a company with strong job security backed by long‑term defence contracts
Strong job stability, career development, and long‑term growth opportunities
Contribute to world‑class vessels built right here in Australia.

Provides project controls, cost and schedule oversight to support successful delivery of defence shipbuilding programs within scope and budget.

subClassification: Planning & SchedulingPlanning & Scheduling classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed five days ago

Yard Hand

This is a Full time job

Long Term Employment
Work on high profile naval shipbuilding projects
Permanent Full Time

Yard Hand – Henderson | Join Austal supporting major shipbuilding projects. Use your labouring and forklift skills in a hands-on yard role.

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

5d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Work Order Coordinator - Fabrication

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Optional 9-day fortnight roster
Permanent Full Time position
Career growth opportunities

Coordinates technical design, engineering and production data into clear, sequenced work orders that meet project schedules standards and class rules.

subClassification: Planning & SchedulingPlanning & Scheduling classification: Construction(Construction)

13d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Ship Area Coordinator

This is a Full time job

Optional 9 day fortnight I Career growth

Coordinate trades and subcontractors
Work on major defence shipbuilding projects in WA
Join a growing business with long-term career opportunities

Step into a hands-on role supporting major shipbuilding projects—coordinate trades, manage subcontractors, and help deliver critical defence outcomes.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management classification: Construction(Construction)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty five days ago

Field Engineering Lead

This is a Full time job

4 Day Work Week

Lead field engineering teams and onsite technical support
Resolve construction issues and manage design changes
Support safe, quality and on‑schedule vessel delivery

Leads field engineering activities during shipbuilding, ensuring technical issues are resolved and designs are delivered safely, on time & to quality

subClassification: Field EngineeringField Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed thirteen days ago

Project Administrator

This is a Full time job

Naval Base, Perth WA

Optional 9 day fortnight | Career opportunities

Develop valuable project coordination and stakeholder skills
Work alongside experts delivering nationally significant vessels
Play a key role in keeping complex projects on track

Launch your project administration career with hands-on experience in Defence shipbuilding and vessel delivery.

subClassification: Records Management & Document ControlRecords Management & Document Control classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

13d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Scheduler

This is a Full time job

Henderson, Perth WA(Remote)

Join a company with strong job security backed by long‑term defence contracts
Strong job stability, career development, and long‑term growth opportunities
Contribute to world‑class vessels built right here in Australia.

Austal leads major naval shipbuilding in Australia, driving growth, innovation and defence capability under the SSA.

subClassification: Planning & SchedulingPlanning & Scheduling classification: Construction(Construction)

19d ago

Listed seven days ago

Maritime Coordinator

at Birdon Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Berrimah, Darwin NT

Join one of Australia's fastest growing organisations!
Hands on role making a real difference to one of our key programs
Supportive team environment

Birdon is looking for a Maritime Coordinator to join our team in Darwin, NT!

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

7d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Project Controller

This is a Full time job

Join a company with strong job security backed by long‑term defence contracts
Strong job stability, career development, and long‑term growth opportunities
Contribute to world‑class vessels built right here in Australia.

Provides project controls, cost and schedule oversight to support successful delivery of defence shipbuilding programs within scope and budget.

subClassification: Planning & SchedulingPlanning & Scheduling classification: Construction(Construction)

20d ago

Listed three days ago

Hull Welder ($13,100 relocation assistance to Adelaide)

at BAE Systems

This is a Full time job

Perth WA

$51.92 per hour + 30% loading for Afternoon and Night Shift
Pay increase @ 3 months ($54.13) 9 months ($56.35) subject to performance review
5% annual rate increase in July 2027, 2028

Permanent Long Term Career Opportunity on Major Defence Shipbuilding Program

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Field Engineer

This is a Full time job

Provide technical support during vessel construction activities
Resolve field engineering and installation issues on site
Support quality, safety and production performance goals

Provides onsite engineering support during shipbuilding, ensuring designs are implemented correctly and production issues are resolved.

subClassification: Field EngineeringField Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed five days ago

Asset Management Lead

This is a Full time job

Join a company with strong job security backed by long‑term defence contracts
Strong job stability, career development, and long‑term growth opportunities
Contribute to world‑class vessels built right here in Australia.

Leads Austal’s asset management framework, driving ISO 55001 compliance, lifecycle performance, continuous improvement, and capability growth

subClassification: ManagementManagement classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed two days ago

Boat Builder

at PRO-TECH MARINE

This is a Full time job

Coomera, Gold Coast QLD

$75,000 – $100,000 per year

Long term opportunity
Half day Friday / great team environment
Great career growth potential

Pro-tech Marine are contracted to build Riviera's most sort after luxury yachts worldwide including 56SY / 62SY / 64S2 / 645S2 / 68S2 / 72S2 / 78MY

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

2d ago

Listed seven days ago

Purchasing Officer

This is a Full time job

Optional 9 day fortnight | Career Growth

Build your procurement and supply chain career
Work with suppliers and project stakeholders
Support major defence and shipbuilding projects

Coordinate sourcing, purchasing and supplier activities within a busy supply chain team supporting major defence projects.

subClassification: Purchasing, Procurement & InventoryPurchasing, Procurement & Inventory classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

7d ago

Listed three days ago

Hull Welder ($13,100 relocation assistance to Adelaide)

at BAE Systems

This is a Full time job

Brisbane QLD

$51.92 per hour + 30% loading for Afternoon and Night Shift
Pay increase @ 3 months ($54.13) 9 months ($56.35) subject to performance review
5% annual rate increase in July 2027, 2028

Hull Welder ($13,100 relocation assistance to Adelaide)

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Project Coordinator - Fabrication / Boilermaking

at Griffin Marine Services

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Prestons, Sydney NSW

Competitive salary package with company vehicle, fuel card, phone and laptop
Opportunities for professional growth, career development
A supportive and collaborative team environment

Join Griffin Marine Sydney team and coordinate diverse marine projects. Drive schedules, resources and outcomes while enjoying great team culture.

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12h ago

Listed six days ago

Mechanical Engineer

This is a Full time job

Design and support mechanical systems and equipment
Resolve technical issues and support project delivery
Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards

Provide mechanical design and drafting support for vessels from concept to delivery, ensuring on-time, on-budget compliance with Austal and clients.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Warehousing & Logistics Manager

This is a Full time job