Fitout Tradesperson

**About Austal**

Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, defence Prime contractor and marine technology partner of choice - designing, constructing, and supporting defence and commercial ships. From safe, modern, and efficient shipyards in Australia, the USA, the Philippines and Vietnam - and service centres located around the world - Austal has been contracted to design and build 340 vessels for 121 operators in 59 countries, since 1988.

Embarking on the company’s fourth decade, Austal continues to design and develop innovative new products and services, shipbuilding and sustainment processes and technologies that help operators protect and transport people around the world.

**About the role**

As a qualified Tradesperson reporting directly to the Fit-out Supervisor, you will:

- Carry out 1st and 2nd fix carpentry and on-vessel installations.
- Work in a fast-paced production environment while ensuring safety, efficiency and quality standards are met.
- Self-monitor work area safety and general housekeeping
- Possesses exceptional attention to detail, communication and problem resolution skills and be comfortable taking as well as giving detailed instructions.

**Key objectives & responsibilities include**:

- The ability to interpret technical drawings and documentation.
- Confidence using hand tools, power tools and other equipment safely.
- Be self motivated to work productively with mínimal supervision
- A sound working knowledge of cabinet making, shipwright techniques and cabinetry installation.

**Required Skills / Experience / Attributes**:

- Hold a Construction safety induction (white card)
- The successful applicant will hold a relevant trade qualification.
- Prior experience in any of the following roles:

- Shipwright
- Cabinet Maker
- Carpenter/Joiner
- Shop-Fitter

**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.

**What's on Offer?**
- Located in Henderson
- 4 Day week Mon - Thurs
- Competitive rates
- Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Retailer discount, EAP, Insurance discounts.

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 Work

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.