Why 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 Australia 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. About the OpportunityWe’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Recruitment Officer to join our internal recruitment team. This is a great opportunity for someone in the early stages of their career.  ideal for someone with limited experience but a strong desire to learn and grow in the recruitment field.You’ll be supported and mentored by experienced professionals as you develop your skills in recruitment across both white-collar and blue-collar roles. If you’re proactive, organised, and eager to work in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!What’s InvolvedAs a key member of the Recruitment team, you will be responsible for the following:Assisting Hiring Managers with recruitment needs across various departmentsPosting job ads and helping manage candidate pipelinesSupporting candidates through the recruitment processMaintaining accurate candidate records and documentationLearning to develop sourcing strategies and contribute to recruitment campaignsProviding general support to the HR teamYou’ll NeedExperienced with Microsoft Office suite.Able to communicate clearly and professionally with people at all levelsGreat at managing time and taking initiative to get things doneDesirableExperience working in a large organisation would be considered advantageous.Familiarity with industry-specific tickets, licenses, and qualifications is a plusWhy AustalCompetitive compensation and benefits package.Professional development and training opportunities.A supportive and dynamic work environment.Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. 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.Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team WorkAt 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. AUD Henderson 6166

Recruitment Officer

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 Australia 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.

About the Opportunity

We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Recruitment Officer to join our internal recruitment team. This is a great opportunity for someone in the early stages of their career.  ideal for someone with limited experience but a strong desire to learn and grow in the recruitment field.

You’ll be supported and mentored by experienced professionals as you develop your skills in recruitment across both white-collar and blue-collar roles. If you’re proactive, organised, and eager to work in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

What’s Involved

As a key member of the Recruitment team, you will be responsible for the following:

  • Assisting Hiring Managers with recruitment needs across various departments
  • Posting job ads and helping manage candidate pipelines
  • Supporting candidates through the recruitment process
  • Maintaining accurate candidate records and documentation
  • Learning to develop sourcing strategies and contribute to recruitment campaigns
  • Providing general support to the HR team

You’ll Need

  • Experienced with Microsoft Office suite.
  • Able to communicate clearly and professionally with people at all levels
  • Great at managing time and taking initiative to get things done
Desirable
  • Experience working in a large organisation would be considered advantageous.
  • Familiarity with industry-specific tickets, licenses, and qualifications is a plus

Why Austal

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

Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. 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.

Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work

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.

  • Posted Date 09 Sep 2025
  • Location Henderson
    WA / Australia
  • Industry Human Resources & Recruitment
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided