3 REASONS TO MAKE THE SWITCH TODAY
- Market-Leading Pay Rates: Base rate of $64.00/hr + heavy shift loadings for afternoon/night shifts and plenty of available overtime.
- Predictable Local Schedule: Enjoy 100% fixed rosters with a 9-day fortnight (every second Friday off)—work local and gain your weekends back.
- Long-Term Defence Stability: Join a major defence leader with multi-year government contracts, offering genuine career growth and pathways to permanent positions.
About the Role
Ready to put your fabrication skills to work on world-class national defence programs right here in Osborne? Randstad has proudly partnered with a premier defence organisation to secure experienced Boilermakers and Welders to join their high-performing site team.
This is an elite local opportunity offering top-tier rates, predictable shift structures, and career-defining work on heavy marine platforms.
What We Offer
- Top-Tier Pay: $64.00 per hour base rate + generous shift loadings for Afternoon and Night shifts + ongoing overtime opportunities.
- Work-Life Balance: 9-day fortnights (a guaranteed 3-day weekend every two weeks).
- Predictable Lifestyle: Fixed-shift rosters—no last-minute changes or schedule chaos.
- Career Progression: Real opportunities to upskill, grow within a top-tier defence prime, and transition into a permanent role.
Key Responsibilities (Confidential Scope)
Due to the high-security nature of these naval assets, specific project specifications remain strictly confidential until onboarding.
Snippet of Role Scope:
- Heavy Marine Fabrication: Perform structural fabrication, fitting, and high-integrity welding on major defence assets.
- Advanced Welding: Execute precise MIG and Flux-Core (FCAW) welding in high-consequence environments.
- Blueprint Execution: Read and work directly from complex structural engineering drawings and specifications.
- Safety & Quality: Strictly adhere to naval quality protocols, ITAR compliance, and workplace safety standards.
Skills & Experience Required
- Trade Qualified: Australian-recognised Heavy Fabrication / Boilermaking Trade Certificate.
- Technical Expertise: Demonstrated heavy fabrication experience specialising in MIG and Flux Core (FCAW) welding.
- Drawing Interpretation: Proven ability to read and work from detailed structural engineering schematics.
- Clearances & Work Rights:
- Australian Work Rights (Permanent Resident or Australian Citizenship).
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Identity Card (NSSIC) and ITAR clearance.
- Current National Police Clearance (issued within 3 months) or willingness to obtain one immediately.
Ready to Secure Your Local Future in Defence?
Don't settle for standard workshop rates—upgrade your earnings and work on Australia's most critical industrial projects.
[ APPLY NOW ] Click the link below to submit your resume, or contact the Randstad team today at SADCtradeslabour@randstad.com.au or (08) 8150 7050 to fast-track your application!
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