Flexa
Discover companiesFind a jobResourcesSign in/up
For employers
< Back to search
BAE Systems • Osborne, Australia

FIFO Welder – Afternoon Shift

Employment type:  Contract
Salary:  From A$83 per hour
View company profile
Apply

Job Description

FIFO Hull Welders – Hunter Class Frigate Program

BAE Systems is delighted to partner with one of Australia’s leading recruitment agencies, Randstad Pty Ltd, who are recruiting experienced Welders to join our Structural team for major naval shipbuilding programs in Osborne, SA.

Job Location: Osborne, SA

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.

Contingent/Casual positions with full-time hours available

Please note, if successful you will be employed by Randstad PTY LTD and working on-site at Osborne for BAE Systems.

Role Description:

We have an opportunity for Production Welders to join our program based at Osborne.

Multiple Swing Options – Choose from the below

3 weeks on, 1 week off

4 weeks on, 1 week off

5 weeks on, 1 week off

6 weeks on, 1 week off

$83+ per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading and 30% shift loading) + overtime

Adelaide Site – Work Monday to Friday and enjoy your weekends off

Fly from any capital in Australia

Please note, onboarding and training will take place Week 1 on Day Shift. These hours will be paid at Day Shift Rate.

Benefits

  • Market leading pay rates of $83 per hour + overtime
  • Afternoon Shift & Night Shift Available
  • FIFO in a major capital city – Adelaide
  • Modern private accommodation – less than 10 minutes from the site!
  • $100 daily meal allowance

Duties

  • Working as part of a fabrication team
  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and working to specifications
  • Adhering to strong safety procedures and requirements

Essential Skills:

  • 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.

Example of a 3/1 shift pattern

Week 1

  • Monday – Thursday 4:00pm – 12:30am
  • Friday 1:30pm – 9:30pm or 3:30pm – 7:30pm

Week 2

  • Monday – Thursday 4:00pm – 12:30am
  • Friday 4:00pm – 12:00am

Week 3

  • Monday – Thursday 4:00pm – 12:30am
  • Friday 1:30pm – 9:30pm or 3:30pm – 7:30pm

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.

As a Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Identity Card (NSSIC) is required for this role, applicants must have the right to work in Australia and be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate clearances including NSSIC and ITAR.

Apply

Other jobs you might like

BAE Systems

FIFO Welder – Afternoon Shift

From A$83 per hour

Osborne, AU

BAE Systems

FIFO Welder – Afternoon Shift

From A$83 per hour

Osborne, AU

BAE Systems

FIFO Welder – Afternoon Shift

From A$83 per hour

Osborne, AU

Working at BAE Systems

3 office days / week – Hybrid options are dependant on role and can range from fully remote to on-site full time

A little flex time – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements depending on the role you apply for – explore your options with our recruiter during the application process.

Company benefits

Adoption leave
Annual bonus
Buy or sell annual leave
Collaboration spaces
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Employee discounts
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks paid, up to 52 weeks total, with the option of returning to work on reduced hours for the first 13 weeks
Enhanced paternity leave – 4 weeks for eligible employees
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Family health insurance
Fertility treatment leave
Gym membership – Discounts available
Health insurance
In house training
Learning license
Lunch and learns
Mental health support
Mental health first aiders
Mental health platform access
Modern office
Neonatal leave
Open to compressed hours
Open to job sharing
Open to part time work for some roles
Open to part-time employees
Pregnancy loss leave
Private booths
Referral bonus
Relocation packages
Reservist leave – 15 days
Salary sacrifice
Secure on-site parking
Share options
Shared parental leave
Mentoring

Awards & Accreditations

Most loved - Large companies

Top 5 - Most loved - Large companies

Flexa awards 2026
Flex spring

Join the mailing list

Get the latest insights and expert guidance on job hunting, career progression, and creating thriving workplaces.

Enter your email
  • About us
  • Contact us
  • FAQs
  • Info for employers
  • Join Flexa
  • Legal
  • Live feed
  • Pioneer awards
  • Resources
  • Sign in/up
  • The Flexa awards
Flexa

BAE Systems

Hull Welder Afternoon Shift

Osborne, AU

BAE Systems

Hull Welders Afternoon Shift – ($13,100 Relocation to Adelaide)

Osborne, Australia

Company employees:

Around 110,000

Hiring in countries

Australia

Canada

Malaysia

Poland

Qatar

United Kingdom

Office Locations