Austal Graduates
About the Opportunity
Step into a career where innovation meets real-world impact. At Austal, we’re seeking passionate and ambitious Graduates ready to contribute to some of the most complex and large-scale maritime projects in the industry. This is a rare opportunity to begin your professional journey within a globally recognised shipbuilding organisation known for its proven capability, advanced engineering excellence, and trusted performance.
Our structured 2-year Graduate Program is designed to accelerate your development through hands-on experience, business rotations, and tailored support.
High-performing graduates will have the opportunity to transition into permanent roles upon successful completion of the program.
We offer placements in the following disciplines:
- Project Management
- Business & Finance
- Commercial
- Engineering â Design, Naval Architecture, Mechanical & Electrical
- ICT
- Logistics & Supply Chain
About Austal
Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor, and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.
Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.
Learn more at austal.com/ssa.
This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.
What’s Involved
The Austal Graduate Program offers meaningful exposure across multiple areas of our business, providing the foundation for a successful and rewarding career.
- Gain hands-on experience across key disciplines, including engineering, project management, and commercial
- Contribute to real-world vessel design, construction, and delivery
- Rotate across business areas to build broad capability and insight
- Receive structured development, mentoring, and on-the-job learning
You’ll also have the opportunity to work on innovative vessel developmentâcontributing to areas such as propulsion, structural design, electrical systems, and automation.
You’ll Need
- Must be a current graduate or recent graduate within the past 3 years.
- Ability to obtain an Construction Industry White Card
- Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance
Why Join Us?
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Structured 2-year Graduate Program with rotations
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Real project experience from day one
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Mentorship from industry experts
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Clear pathway to ongoing employment and career progression
- A supportive and dynamic work environment.
At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.
Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia
