Trade Assistant - Henderson - Austal

Description

Trades AssistantHenderson, Western Australia Whats on OfferBased in our Henderson Headquarters - SOR location I Free Parking4 Day Work Week (Monday Thursday)ASX-Listed company I Global shipbuilderSalary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Retailer discount, EAP, Insurance discounts.

Various training and career development opportunities including adult trade apprenticeships.

The OpportunityAt Austal Ships the Piping and Mechanical department is responsible for conducting sophisticated piping and mechanical installations of new build Naval and Army ships.

This TA opportunity is to support Tradespersons with a wide variety of installations and commissioning activities on the following systems and installations; Main Engines and drive lines, HVAC systems, Fuel systems, Hydraulic systems, Reverse Osmosis systems, Bilge systems, Domestic systems, Anchoring and mooring systems, Deck Cranes and Davitt's, Ballast systems.

For the right candidate there may also be an opportunity to progress into a Marine Fitter apprenticeship Whats involvedAssist with the manufacture and installation of vessel systems and components.

Including but not limited to Piping systems, HVAC Ducting and Mechanical equipment.
Use of hand tools and power tools in a safe and competent manner.
Adhere to Austals Safety and Quality standards.
Prepare work areas by ensuring they are clean and tidy.
Maintain housekeeping standards.
Material collection and preparation.
Forklift use - deliver, organise, unload, and dispatch parts around the workshops.
Confined space work and Confined space watch dutiesFire watch duties. Youll needPrevious experience or exposure to working within a similar environment.
Knowledge of hand and power toolsEffective communication skills with the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Certificate II Engineering would be highly desirable.
Hold a Construction safety induction (White Card)High risk work licence (Forklift) Why AustalCompetitive compensation and benefits package.
Professional development and training opportunities.
A supportive and dynamic work environment.
Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation. Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values.

We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.

Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team WorkAt 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.

AUD Henderson6166 # Trade Assistant
Trades Assistant*Henderson, Western Australia
Whats on Offer Based in our Henderson Headquarters - SOR location I Free Parking* 4 Day Work Week (Monday Thursday)* ASX-Listed company I Global shipbuilder

• Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Retailer discount, EAP, Insurance discounts.
• Various training and career development opportunities including adult trade apprenticeships.
  The OpportunityAt Austal Ships the Piping and Mechanical department is responsible for conducting sophisticated piping and mechanical installations of new build Naval and Army ships.

  This TA opportunity is to support Tradespersons with a wide variety of installations and commissioning activities on the following systems and installations; Main Engines and drive lines, HVAC systems, Fuel systems, Hydraulic systems, Reverse Osmosis systems, Bilge systems, Domestic systems, Anchoring and mooring systems, Deck Cranes and Davitt's, Ballast systems.

For the right candidate there may also be an opportunity to progress into a Marine Fitter apprenticeship
Whats involved Assist with the manufacture and installation of vessel systems and components.

Including but not limited to Piping systems, HVAC Ducting and Mechanical equipment.

• Use of hand tools and power tools in a safe and competent manner.
• Adhere to Austals Safety and Quality standards.
• Prepare work areas by ensuring they are clean and tidy.
• Maintain housekeeping standards.
• Material collection and preparation.
• Forklift use - deliver, organise, unload, and dispatch parts around the workshops.
• Confined space work and Confined space watch duties
• Fire watch duties.
  Youll need Previous experience or exposure to working within a similar environment.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Certificate II Engineering would be highly desirable.
• Hold a Construction safety induction (White Card)
• High risk work licence (Forklift)
  Why Austal Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values.

We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.

Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team WorkAt 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.

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Posted Date 01 Dec 2025*
Location Henderson WA / Australia*
Industry Trades & Services*
Job Type Full Time*
Salary Not provided

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