2023 Graduate Intake (Jan 2023)

Graduate Opportunities with Austal

With our proud history of accomplishment and success, and an even brighter future on the horizon, Austal is an excellent choice for those who are talented, passionate and seeking a rewarding career in a dynamic and progressive environment, working as part of a niche, yet global industry. 

About the Graduate Positions

As an Austal Graduate imagine action-packed experiences that provide business, leadership, and technical exposure across multiple departments across Australia, Vietnam, and our Philippines sites.  You will conduct six rotations across the three-year Graduate Program and be provided with several resources, support networks and professional development opportunities that will open doors to future opportunities within Austal post the program completion.

To meet current and future demand for multi-disciplined leaders across defence and commercial programs, we have established a comprehensive new graduate program for:

• Electrical Engineering
• Business and Commerce
• Technology and ICT
• Supply Chain
• Mechanical Engineering
• Naval Architects

Why Us?

Austal offers flexibility, benefits, learning, and opportunities tailored to all individuals, as we acknowledge everyone is different.

To assist you in your role as a Graduate and being part of our Austal network you will be provided with:

• Formal training and development
• A dedicated mentor and buddy
• Agile feedback based on project performance
• Offsite professional development and networking opportunities
• Free uniform
• Contribute towards the technology innovations transforming Austal to the Digital Shipyard
• Share perspective and continue working towards environmental and sustainability solutions
• Access to a 9-day working fortnight to enjoy some extra time with your friends and family
• Onsite Cafeteria
• Free Parking
• The opportunity will allow you to build your network, undertake training and development across the full suite of the 70:20:10 learning model and the chance to make a real impact.

About Austal

• Over 5,000 Austal employees currently benefit from a corporate culture that supports a safe, modern and secure working environment. Austal offers flexible working conditions, including a four-day-week for our trade workforce and a nine-day-fortnight for our professional staff. There is also ongoing training and professional development, genuine career progression opportunities, competitive remuneration and the opportunity to contribute towards and achieve individual, project and organisational goals.
• In Australia, defence vessels are designed, constructed and sustained at Austal Australia’s Henderson, Western Australia facility. Employing approximately 600 people, the facility is the home to the Cape Class Patrol Boat (CCPB) and High-Speed Support Vessel (HSSV) programs. In addition, Austal Australia operates service centres in Darwin in the Northern Territory and Cairns in Queensland.
• Austal Australia delivers the full lifecycle of support services to customers, from acquisition to sustainment and beyond; managing the design and construction of each vessel from start to finish. This provides excellent opportunities within design, production and support services for our highly skilled staff to utilise their talents and develop themselves and our teams, further.

Team with Austal - Featuring Gordon Blaauw, Head of Design and Engineering

Eligibility

Austal is a work environment that encourages diversity, and we encourage female, LGTBQIA and ATSI applications. 

You will be required to submit a resume, answer shortlisting questions and provide a cover letter outlining why you would like to join Austal’s Graduate Program. 

Values alignment and leadership potential is just as important to us as your technical background and for this reason we are looking for all applicants that progress forward in the shortlisting process to undertake psychometric testing and an Assessment Centre.

Please note that candidates must have full Australian Working Rights, or currently hold a Visa that will allow you to live and work in Australia for a minimum of 3 years after commencement of employment. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.

As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide your double vaccination and booster shot status, which is a requirement as part of the Group 2 legislation conditions.

Austal are looking for graduates who are passionate about their degree, and about delivering excellence through collaboration and share an interest in shipbuilding and defence support industry. If you enjoy continual learning, are not afraid to speak up and grow through learning from self-reflection and failure you are the right fit for Austal. 

Applications

Austal lives by its values charter, mission and purpose and as a result we make everyone feel welcome.  We are a socially equitable organisation who makes everyone feel welcome regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, religion or race. 

Be quick as our applications are only open from 14 February to 24 March 2022!