Trade Assist - Electrical | SA-Osborne Naval Shipyard
| Category: | Trades, Operations and Manufacturing |
| Position Type: | Contingent Worker |
| Attachments: | No File Attached |
| Application Close Date: | 05-May-2026 |
Job description
Electrical Trade Assistants
BAE Systems is delighted to partner with one of Australia's leading recruitment agencies, Randstad Pty Ltd, who are recruiting experienced Trade Assistants to join our Electrical team for major naval shipbuilding programs in Osborne, SA.
Contingent/Casual positions with full-time hours available – Hourly base rate of $47.85
About the Opportunity
We have an opportunity for Electrical Trade Assistants to join our Destroyer Capability Enhancement (DCE) refit program based at Osborne.
This is a hands‑on role in a live shipyard environment, supporting electrical trades and contributing directly to ship upgrade and refit activities.
BAE Systems Australia embraces flexible work arrangements, including a 9‑day fortnight.
For the right people, this role offers exposure to complex shipbuilding work and the opportunity to build a strong track record that could lead to further roles and development within the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Hands‑on assistance to electrical trades in a production and shipboard environment
- Support with preparation, material handling, tool setup, and maintaining workfront readiness
- Assisting with installation activities under direction of qualified tradespersons
- General workshop and onboard support tasks that contribute to work quality and efficiency
- Maintaining safe, tidy, and well‑organised work areas
- Performing duties such as confined space watching or spotting when required
About You
You will bring practical, hands‑on experience from a trade, manufacturing or industrial environment and demonstrate a strong work ethic and pride in what you do.
Experience from the following backgrounds is highly regarded:
- Electrical Trade Assistant roles
- Mechanical or industrial maintenance environments
- Carpentry, sheet metal, fabrication, or construction trades
- Shipyard, manufacturing, or heavy industry settings
You will also demonstrate:
- A genuine commitment to safety and quality
- Reliability and strong time‑keeping
- The ability to follow direction and work effectively as part of a team
- Clear, practical communication skills
- A willingness to learn and take on increasing responsibility
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 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.
