Design and Engineering Professionals

Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor and maritime technology partner of choice, designing, constructing, and supporting defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators. The company operates in Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Austal Australia is delivering multiple naval shipbuilding and sustainment programs for the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Border Force, and the Department of Defence, employing approximately 1,000 people in facilities in located Western Australia, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.

About The Opportunity

Austal Ships has secured a landmark Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA) with the Commonwealth of Australia, supporting the national vision for a sustainable and continuous naval shipbuilding industry.

As the Commonwealth’s Strategic Shipbuilder in Western Australia, Austal is proud to lead this transformative initiative. The SSA will drive significant growth across our industry and workforce, as we deliver both existing and new programs under this long-term partnership.

This agreement enables the design and construction of vessels at our Henderson Shipyard, beginning with the delivery of Landing Craft Medium and Heavy for the Australian Army. It marks a major step forward in establishing enduring shipbuilding capability within the Henderson Precinct and across Western Australia.

To achieve this, we are building a highly skilled team and engaging with local industry and supply chains. The SSA offers a unique opportunity to work on complex, large-scale projects that reflect Austal’s proven capabilities and trusted performance.

We Are Seeking Experienced

Electrical Engineers

Mechanical Engineers

Naval Architects

Draftsperson

Modellers

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a nationally significant program
• Work alongside experienced, passionate professionals
• Enjoy career development in a dynamic, collaborative environment
• Contribute to the future of sovereign shipbuilding in Australia
  
  

We are currently seeking Naval Architects, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers along with Drafting & Modellers, ideally with proven experience in vessel design or a similar related field. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and be part of something bigger, we want to hear from you.

Essential Criteria

• Australian Citizen
• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical) or equivalent
  
  

Desirable

• 5 years’ experience in ship design and construction
  
  

Due to the Security Clearance required for this position, applicants must be an Australian Citizen and eligible to obtain and uphold a Baseline Security Clearance through the Australian Department of Defence.

Why Austal

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.
  
  

Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.

Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.