Trades and manufacturing jobs in Adelaide, South Australia
Build Australia’s future: Find a new purpose with a trades career at BAE Systems.
Looking to put your trade skills to work on world-class defence projects? At the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia, we’re building more than ships – we’re building Australia’s sovereign shipbuilding capability, one trade at a time.
Whether you’re an experienced boilermaker, welder, electrician, pipefitter, mechanical fitter, fabricator, or machinist – there’s a place for you in one of the country’s most advanced and important defence programs.
Browse through our latest trades and manufacturing jobs in Adelaide, South Australia to discover outstanding career opportunities and apply today.
Looking to put your trade skills to work on world-class defence projects? At the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia, we’re building more than ships – we’re building Australia’s sovereign shipbuilding capability, one trade at a time.
Whether you’re an experienced boilermaker, welder, electrician, pipefitter, mechanical fitter, fabricator, or machinist – there’s a place for you in one of the country’s most advanced and important defence programs.
Browse through our latest trades and manufacturing jobs in Adelaide, South Australia to discover outstanding career opportunities and apply today.
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Can’t see the role you’re looking for? Browse all trades, manufacturing and operations roles, or learn about apprenticeship opportunities. You can also sign up to our talent community to hear about new opportunities as they go live.
Can’t see the role you’re looking for? Browse all trades, manufacturing and operations roles, or learn about apprenticeship opportunities. You can also sign up to our talent community to hear about new opportunities as they go live.
Defence jobs in Adelaide
Osborne is the heart of naval shipbuilding in South Australia, and we have multiple opportunities for you to join our team.
With once-in-a-generation defence projects that are redefining the limits of what’s possible, there’s no better place to fast-track your trades career.
Join us and experience:
– Secure, long-term employment on multi-decade projects.
– Industry-leading training and development opportunities.
– Modern facilities with cutting-edge equipment and tooling.
– A supportive team culture that values safety, respect, and collaboration.
– Flexible work from part-time options to a 9-day fortnight, improved leave offerings, salary benchmarking, reskilling, and internal mobility.
Osborne is the heart of naval shipbuilding in South Australia, and we have multiple opportunities for you to join our team.
With once-in-a-generation defence projects that are redefining the limits of what’s possible, there’s no better place to fast-track your trades career.
Join us and experience:
– Secure, long-term employment on multi-decade projects.
– Industry-leading training and development opportunities.
– Modern facilities with cutting-edge equipment and tooling.
– A supportive team culture that values safety, respect, and collaboration.
– Flexible work from part-time options to a 9-day fortnight, improved leave offerings, salary benchmarking, reskilling, and internal mobility.
Defence careers in South Australia
Behind the Scenes
Life at BAE Systems
Be surrounded by people who are inspired and motivated by the same mission as you – our boilermakers, welders, fitters, electricians, and machinists are building our better tomorrow.
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Rewards and benefits
Be valued for your efforts and achieve your career and life goals with access to diverse opportunities, competitive benefits and leave provisions.
What’s in it for you
The Hunter Class Frigate Program
Be part of the largest ever surface ship project in Australia’s defence history that’s transforming our nation’s shipbuilding industry.
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