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Working at BAE Systems

  • Founded
    November 1999
  • Company employees
    Around 110,000

Hiring in

  • Australia
  • United Kingdom
  • Malaysia
  • Poland
  • Singapore

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Join BAE Systems as a permanent Production Boilermaker in Osborne, South Australia, working on the major Hunter Class Frigate Program. This role offers a long-term career opportunity with $13,100 in relocation assistance to help you move to Adelaide.

Requirements

  • Trade qualification required.
  • Fabrication experience with MIG or Flux Core Welding required.
  • Ability to read drawings.
  • Strong safety focus and excellent communication skills.
  • Strong time-keeping abilities.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Welding & Fabrication: MIG or Flux Core Welding enables the construction and fabrication of warship components for the Hunter Class Frigate Program.
  • Technical Drawing Interpretation: Reading drawings allows for the accurate assembly and positioning of structural metal parts.
  • Safety & Maintenance: A strong safety focus ensures the proper maintenance of materials, tools, and equipment while maintaining a secure work environment.
  • Communication & Teamwork: Excellent communication and time-keeping skills support continuous improvement in teamwork and adherence to production supervision.
  • Potential transition routes: People from metal fabrication, structural steel, or general welding roles may bring transferable welding and blueprint-reading skills, alongside meeting trade qualification requirements.

Job description

Boilermaker ($13,100 Relocation to Adelaide)

Job Location: Osborne, South Australia

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description:

BAE Systems are recruiting for Production Boilermakers to relocate to Adelaide.

Successful candidates will be offered a $13,100 relocation assistance to assist with your move to Adelaide.

Permanent Long Term Career Opportunity on Major Defence Shipbuilding Program

Core Duties:

  • 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.

Essential Skills:

  • Trade qualification
  • Fabrication experience 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.

The Hunter Class Frigate Team

The Hunter Class Frigate Program is transforming Australia’s shipbuilding industry by supporting the building of a world-class, continuous naval shipbuilding capability for our nation.

The Hunter class frigates are based on BAE Systems’ Type 26 Global Combat Ship design, modified to meet the Royal Australian Navy’s operational requirements.

Each warship will feature an acoustically-quiet hull and unique sonar capabilities, modular digital design and open systems architecture to facilitate through-life support and upgrades as new technology develops.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.

We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss the support you may need. You can also connect with us via Careers and Employment.

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BAE Systems

Boilermaker

Osborne, South Australia
On-site

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