Launch Your Career with Austal

Ready to build a career with one of Australia's leading defence and maritime organisations?

Join Austal's two-year Graduate Development Program and gain hands-on experience working on projects that support Australia's sovereign shipbuilding capability. Whether your interests lie in engineering, technology, business, commercial operations, project delivery or supply chain, you'll work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful projects from day one, and develop the skills needed for long-term career success.

Why Austal?

Our Graduate Development Program is designed to accelerate your professional growth through structured development, exposure to industry-leading projects and opportunities to build valuable networks across the business.

You'll receive:

Graduate development workshops and networking events
Professional training and career development opportunities
Rotations across disciplines, projects and business functions
Mentoring from senior leaders and subject matter experts
Exposure to Executive Leadership and key stakeholders
Tailored career pathways aligned to your interests and strengths
Opportunities to contribute to innovative defence and commercial programs
Involvement in sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives

Austal will be looking for graduates in the following disciplines:

Engineering (Design, Naval Architecture, Mechanical & Electrical)
Business & Finance
Program Management
Commercial
Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
Logistics & Supply Chain

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, Austal offers:

9-Day Fortnight Roster
Salary Sacrificing Opportunities
Novated Leasing
Retail and Lifestyle Discounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Insurance Discounts
Ongoing Learning & Development Opportunities
Long-Term Career Opportunities within a Global Organisation

Recruitment Process

Application (Cover Letter & Resume)
Phone Interview
Video Interview
In-Person Interview

About Austal

Austal is Australia's global shipbuilder and defence prime contractor, designing, constructing and sustaining some of the world's most advanced maritime vessels.

With operations across Australia and internationally, Austal delivers innovative defence and commercial solutions that support national security, maritime capability and future technologies. Joining Austal means becoming part of a team delivering projects of national significance while helping shape the future of Australia's maritime industry.

Eligibility

To be considered for the Graduate Development Program, applicants must:

Be completing a relevant tertiary qualification or have graduated within the last 24 months
Hold full Australian working rights
Be available to commence full-time employment upon program commencement
Be located in, or willing to relocate to, Perth, Western Australia

Applications

At Austal, diversity of thought, experience and background drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disability, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and individuals from all backgrounds and experiences.

If you're ready to launch your career, work on projects of national significance and be part of Australia's future in maritime and defence, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start your journey with Austal.