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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    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
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    Behind the Scenes

    Want to know more?
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    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.

    Find your place with us
    Male welder working at BAE Systems Australia’s Osborne Naval Shipyard.

    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
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    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.

    Explore Hunter
    Female tradesperson working at BAE Systems Australia’s Osborne Naval Shipyard.

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    Want to progress your career in the rapidly growing defence sector? Connect with our recruitment partner Ranstad to discuss opportunities with Australia’s largest defence company.

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