Naval ArchitectMelbourneWhy AustalAustal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor and maritime technology partner of choice, designing, constructing, and supporting defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators. The company operates in Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam. Austal is delivering multiple naval shipbuilding and sustainment programs for the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Border Force, and the Department of Defence, employing approximately 1,000 people in facilities in located Western Australia, Queensland, and the Northern Territory. Austal has entered into a landmark Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA) with the Commonwealth of Australia, launching a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding within the Henderson Defence Precinct and across Western Australia. As Australia’s Strategic Shipbuilder, Austal will start by delivering eighteen Landing Craft Medium and eight Landing Craft Heavy vessels for the Australian Army.The SSA will drive significant growth across our industry and workforce, as we deliver existing and future programs under a long-term partnership. Through effective collaboration with our supply chain partners, Austal is driving innovation, developing sovereign capability, and creating lasting opportunities for Australian industry and workers. To support this growth, we are building a highly skilled team to engage with local industry and supply chains, and contribute to complex, large-scale projects that reflect Austal’s proven capabilities and trusted performance. About the OpportunityWith new programs coming online, Austal are looking for a Naval Architect to join our Design team in Melbourne, WA. The successful candidate will be a qualified Naval Architect with excellent communication skills and a high level of commitment to assist with the design of our projects.Key objectives & responsibilities includeDesign vessel local and global structure, equipment foundations, hydrostatic and stability calculations, resistance, and powering calculations.Preparation of design and drawings including calculations and reports.Selection and requisitions for hull, fire, and safety equipment.Design in accordance with technical requirements (Specification, contract, and relevant rules).Design in accordance with Austal processes for safety, quality, budget, and risk mitigation.Provide Design support through production, commissioning, and delivery. Skills and ExperienceEssentialAustralian CitizenHold a Construction safety induction (white card) Bachelor’s Degree in Naval ArchitectureProven experience in the areas of vessel design and regulatory compliance Proficient in Microsoft office, Maxsurf and FEA software Desirable5 years’ experience in ship design and constructionExperience in the design of Naval platforms BenefitsTrue work/life balance with a 9-day fortnightCompetitive salary package and generous employee benefits (including EAP, retailer discounts, salary sacrificing and novated leasing, where applicable)Professional development and training opportunitiesA supportive and dynamic work environment with an established mentor programReal opportunities for genuine career advancement within our growing, global organisationCultureOur global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts; Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work.Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.Austal Giving supports our local communities through in-kind and financial support of various charities and organisations that focus on improving health, education and the environment.Austal provides a safe and inclusive work environment for all employees. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all abilities, cultural background, age and gender to apply. AUD Melbourne 3004

Naval Architect

Naval Architect

Melbourne

Why Austal

Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor and maritime technology partner of choice, designing, constructing, and supporting defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators. The company operates in Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Austal is delivering multiple naval shipbuilding and sustainment programs for the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Border Force, and the Department of Defence, employing approximately 1,000 people in facilities in located Western Australia, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.

Austal has entered into a landmark Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA) with the Commonwealth of Australia, launching a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding within the Henderson Defence Precinct and across Western Australia. As Australia’s Strategic Shipbuilder, Austal will start by delivering eighteen Landing Craft Medium and eight Landing Craft Heavy vessels for the Australian Army.

The SSA will drive significant growth across our industry and workforce, as we deliver existing and future programs under a long-term partnership. Through effective collaboration with our supply chain partners, Austal is driving innovation, developing sovereign capability, and creating lasting opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

To support this growth, we are building a highly skilled team to engage with local industry and supply chains, and contribute to complex, large-scale projects that reflect Austal’s proven capabilities and trusted performance.

 

About the Opportunity

With new programs coming online, Austal are looking for a Naval Architect to join our Design team in Melbourne, WA. The successful candidate will be a qualified Naval Architect with excellent communication skills and a high level of commitment to assist with the design of our projects.

Key objectives & responsibilities include

  • Design vessel local and global structure, equipment foundations, hydrostatic and stability calculations, resistance, and powering calculations.
  • Preparation of design and drawings including calculations and reports.
  • Selection and requisitions for hull, fire, and safety equipment.
  • Design in accordance with technical requirements (Specification, contract, and relevant rules).
  • Design in accordance with Austal processes for safety, quality, budget, and risk mitigation.
  • Provide Design support through production, commissioning, and delivery.

 

Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Australian Citizen
  • Hold a Construction safety induction (white card)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture
  • Proven experience in the areas of vessel design and regulatory compliance
  • Proficient in Microsoft office, Maxsurf and FEA software 

Desirable

  • 5 years’ experience in ship design and construction
  • Experience in the design of Naval platforms

 

Benefits

  • True work/life balance with a 9-day fortnight
  • Competitive salary package and generous employee benefits (including EAP, retailer discounts, salary sacrificing and novated leasing, where applicable)
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • A supportive and dynamic work environment with an established mentor program
  • Real opportunities for genuine career advancement within our growing, global organisation

Culture

Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts; Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work.

Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.

Austal Giving supports our local communities through in-kind and financial support of various charities and organisations that focus on improving health, education and the environment.

Austal provides a safe and inclusive work environment for all employees. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all abilities, cultural background, age and gender to apply.

  • Posted Date 15 Sep 2025
  • Location Melbourne
    VIC / Australia
  • Industry Engineering
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided