9 Day Fortnight, RDO Every Second Friday
80 Hours Fortnightly | Potential Overtime Opportunities
Permanent Full Time | Career Growth Opportunities
Based at our Henderson site, SOR | Free Parking
Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Retailer discount, EAP, Insurance discounts.

About the Opportunity
As a key member of the Site Services Facility Management team, you will be responsible for the maintenance, fault-finding, and repair of a variety of plant and equipment used in aluminium fabrication and associated industrial processes. A suitable candidate will have excellent communication skills and a proven ability to work independently and under pressure.

What’s Involved

Diagnose and conduct corrective maintenance on mechanical plant and equipment with minimal downtime in a maritime environment
Perform tasks in accordance with maintenance instructions and maintain accurate records in the maintenance management system
Inspect work to ensure it meets all quality specifications and standards
Assist in the installation, commissioning, and testing of new equipment as required
Perform general duties while adhering to all site safety standards

You’ll Need

Trade qualification as a Mechanical or Hydraulic Fitter
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Strong mechanical aptitude and technical troubleshooting skills
Confident in the use of hand and power tools
Ability to assemble and fit mechanical parts and equipment
Ability to inspect work to ensure it meets specifications
Experience in recording and documenting results and tolerances
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role
Sound understanding of workplace health and safety regulations and safe work practices
Proficiency in CMMS systems and general computer literacy (e.g., Microsoft Office)
Ability to liaise effectively with supporting contractors (as required)
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
High Risk Work Licences (e.g., Rigging, Forklift, EWP) and Working at Heights certification are advantageous

Why Austal

Competitive compensation and benefits package
Professional development and training opportunities
Supportive and dynamic work environment
Career advancement opportunities within a growing organisation

Why Austal
Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, defence prime contractor, and maritime technology partner of choice - designing, constructing, and supporting defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators. The company operates in Australia, the USA, the Philippines, and Vietnam.

Austal Australia is currently delivering multiple naval shipbuilding and sustainment programs for the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Border Force, and the Department of Defence. We employ approximately 1,000 people across facilities located in Western Australia, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.

Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that shape all our decisions and actions. We believe that living these values creates the greatest benefit for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Excellence – Customer Focus – Integrity – Teamwork

At Austal, we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that greater diversity enhances our operations. As such, we actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, and individuals with disabilities.