Cabinet Maker Apprentice

About the Opportunity

As a Cabinet Making Apprentice for Austal Ships Australia (ASA), you'll learn the skills required to manufacture and install vessel fitout components across defence shipbuilding projects. Working within the Production Fitout team, you'll gain hands-on experience while contributing to quality, safety and productivity in a fast-paced shipbuilding environment.

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. With operations spanning multiple sites, Austal offers diverse career opportunities in trades, maintenance, engineering support, project services, corporate functions and operational delivery.

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

• Interpreting plans and drawings to complete work to Austal's standards.
• Cutting and preparing materials for cabinetry and fitout installations.
• Assembling structures using drilling, screwing and other trade techniques.
• Assisting with the installation of cabinets, walls, ceilings and flooring onboard vessels.
• Checking completed work for quality and accuracy before supervisor review.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe work environment.

You'll Need

• Construction Safety Induction (White Card).
• A genuine interest in cabinet making, woodworking and shipbuilding.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Willingness to learn from experienced tradespeople and supervisors.
• Basic knowledge of woodworking tools and techniques.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically when completing tasks.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and communicate clearly with others.
• Physical fitness and commitment to safe work practices (Desirable).

Why Join Us? 

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

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