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Job Description

Boilermakers – Hunter Class Frigate Program

Permanent Long Term Career Opportunity on Major Defence Shipbuilding Program

Rates from $44.81 – $62 per hr

Afternoon and night shift available with 30% uplift

9 Day Fortnight

At BAE Systems Australia

  • Do interesting work that MATTERS
  • ENJOY what you do
  • GROW your career

Do you want to work in the most advanced shipyard in the world building the most complex Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigate? If so, we have multiple opportunities for Boilermakers within the Production Team based in Osborne, SA

Key responsibilities include:

  • Undertake Tasks and Duties as directed by Production Supervision and or Trades Trainer within bounds of current competence.
  • Attend and complete relevant on‐the‐job training as required
  • Properly maintain materials, tools and equipment.
  • Strive to continuously improve teamwork, processes and effectiveness in the work area.
  • Adhere to the BAE Maritime Australia policies and management practices.

About you:

  • Trade Qualifications
  • Experience Fabrication with MIG or Flux Core Welding
  • Ability to read drawings
  • Strong safety focus and enhancing the site safety environment.
  • Strong time keeping abilities.
  • Excellent communication.

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.

Further information regarding security clearances

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidate hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.

Further information regarding security clearances.

Company benefits

Enhanced maternity leave – Up to 52 weeks with the option of returning to work on reduced hours for the first 13 weeks
Enhanced paternity leave – 4 weeks for eligible employees
Adoption leave
Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Open to compressed hours
Open to part time work for some roles
Gym membership – Discounts available
Buy or sell annual leave
Share options
Salary sacrifice
Employee discounts
Lunch and learns
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Mental health first aiders
Health insurance
Family health insurance
Annual bonus
Shared parental leave
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
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Working at BAE Systems

Company employees

Around 100,000

Currently Hiring Countries

Australia

Canada

Japan

Poland

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

United Kingdom

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