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BAE Systems • Osborne, Australia

Hull Welder

Salary:  From A$49 per hour
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Job Description

Hull Welders – Hunter Class Frigate Program

Permanent Long Term Career Opportunity on Major Naval Defence Program

Afternoon and Night Shift available

Commencement rate – $49.45

Rate increases

  • 3-months post commencement ($51.55) * #
  • 9-months post commencement ($53.66) *
  • Annual 5% rate increases in July 2026, July 2027 & July 2028

*Rate increases are subject to capability and performance reviews

#Rate difference backdated to start date

9 Day Fortnight

Non-Citizens Eligible To Apply – Must Hold Australian Work Rights

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 Welders 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 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

Further information regarding security clearances

Company benefits

Adoption leave
Annual bonus
Buy or sell annual leave
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Employee discounts
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
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Family health insurance
Gym membership – Discounts available
Health insurance
In house training
LinkedIn learning license
Lunch and learns
Mental health first aiders
Neo-natal leave
Open to compressed hours
Open to job sharing
Open to part time work for some roles
Open to part-time employees
Relocation packages
Salary sacrifice
Share options
Shared parental leave
Reservist leave – 15 days

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