Shipwright

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

Our Opportunity

Opportunity for a Shipwright to join our team based in Garden Island. You will be responsible for our day to day dock operations within our site and provide extensive trade skills within the group. In addition, you will support our Platform Services business within a multi resources team operation in various environments.
 

Great chance for someone with general labour skills to advance their career by working in the only dedicated dock team on the East Coast.

Responsibilities

• The manufacture and docking cradle for vessels

• Carry out docking & undocking of vessels in the graving dock safely.

• Provide and maintain Support of the Ship Repair Services

• Willingness to undertake multi skilled activities in all aspects of ship repair.

• Comply with instructions given for own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures

About You

• Certificate 3 Marine Craft Construction preferred

• Possession of Boat licence, Coxswain ticket

• EWP ticket

• Forklift ticket

• Confined Space ticket

• Working at height ticket

• Able to read drawings and line off

• General experience in working within either a naval or industrial environment

• Experience of docking set-ups or slipping of vessels and reading ships drawings

Good to Know
 

You’ll get an email acknowledgement after you’ve applied, Thales strives to provide a personalised experience for all suitable applicants. 
 

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.  To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/
 

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
 

As part of our standard process you will complete a police, medical, employment and references.
 

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It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

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