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BAE Systems • Perth, Australia

Welder

Employment type:  Full time
Salary:  A$53 per hour
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Job Description

Day Shift Aluminium Welder

BAE Systems is recruiting Aluminium Welders to join our team at the Henderson, WA Shipyard, supporting the Hunter Class Frigate Program manufacturing multiple Masts, Modules and Units.

  • Hourly Rate: $53.48 per hour (current EA rate)
  • Overtime available during weekdays and weekends
  • Tool allowance of $17.50 per week

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and help build the future of Australian naval defence. Based in Henderson, WA, you’ll contribute to the Hunter Class Frigate Program by supporting the construction of aluminium mast structures for the Royal Australian Navy’s next generation of warships. It’s an opportunity to work on advanced technology, develop your skills, and be part of a team delivering capability that matters.

What we are looking for:

  • Experience in aluminium MIG welding, including butt and fillet welds
  • Ability to read, interpret, and comply with welding procedures and specifications
  • Strong commitment to safety, workmanship, and quality
  • Relevant welding qualifications are highly desirable

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 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.

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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

Working at BAE Systems

Company employees:

Around 110,000

Hiring in countries

Australia

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