Mechanical Trade Assistant | SA-Osborne Naval Shipyard

Job description

Mechanical Trade Assistant 

Permanent Long Term Career Opportunity on Major Defence Shipbuilding Program 

Permanent Rates starting from $38 per hr waged + Penalties - Overtime and Night Shift Available 

9 Day Fortnight 

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

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 Mechanical Trade Assistants within the Mechanical Production Team based in Osborne, SA

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

 About the OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity for Mechanical Trade Assistants to join our Shipbuilding team based at Osborne.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight

You will be responsible for the delivery of support that sit within the Mechanical trade role including any high-risk license tasks, providing services across the shipyard to successfully deliver the project. The role will require you to support all Mechanical production work on blocks, ships and support other tasks required in relation to the shipyard

Key responsibilities include:

• Daily interaction with the Mechanical team.
• Ensuring that you only perform the tasks you are trained and have been deemed competent to perform including high risk license tasks.
• Ensure that all equipment and areas used by the team are maintained in a safe and organised manner.
• Responsible for your own safety and including the safety of fellow workers and have involvements in the team's safety and quality requirements and working to meet or exceed results.

About YOU

• Current High Risk Licences. Preferred but not essential
• Strong safety focus and enhancing the site safety environment.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar environment.
• Excellent communication, influencing and skills. 
• Must be eligible to apply for Australian Defence Security clearance

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. 

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they do not tick all the boxes.  If this role interests you, but you do not 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.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. 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

Further information regarding security clearances.