Are you an experienced Special Class Welder looking for your next challenge?
Join Shadbolt Group and play a vital role in one of Australia's most significant naval shipbuilding programs. You'll work alongside highly skilled tradespeople, delivering world-class fabrication and welding on projects that directly support Australia's Defence capability.
If you're looking for secure, long-term work with excellent FIFO conditions and a company that genuinely values its people, we'd love to hear from you.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
✔ Competitive hourly rates with attractive site allowances
✔ $89 per day living allowance (capped at $353 per week)
✔ Additional $40 per day site allowance
✔ 3 weeks on / 1 week off FIFO roster
✔ 4 weeks paid training in South Australia before commencing roster
✔ Paid travel time (4 hours each way)
✔ Flights, shared accommodation and work vehicle provided
✔ Long-term Defence project with ongoing opportunities
✔ Work with an experienced, supportive team on industry-leading projects
About Shadbolt Group
Shadbolt Group is a proudly Australian-owned engineering, fabrication and shipbuilding company delivering complex projects across the Defence, infrastructure and energy sectors.
With more than 300 employees nationwide, we're known for our commitment to quality,
safety and delivering outstanding results. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to providing a workplace where skilled tradespeople can build long-term careers.
About the Role
As a Special Class Welder, you'll perform high-quality structural welding on complex Defence projects while maintaining the highest standards of workmanship, quality and safety.
Working within a collaborative team workplace, you'll contribute to building Australia's future naval capability while developing your skills on some of the country's most exciting engineering projects.
What You'll Bring To be successful, you'll have:
- Australian Citizenship (mandatory due to Defence requirements)
- Trade qualifications as a Special Class Welder
- Proven structural welding experience
- Previous shipbuilding or naval construction experience
- Strong knowledge of AS 1554.1 and high-integrity welding practices
- Commitment to safety, quality and teamwork
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical assessment
- Ability to obtain a clear Federal Police Check
- Successful completion of a pre-employment weld test
Build Your Future With Shadbolt At Shadbolt Group, you're more than just another employee—you'll be part of a team building projects that matter. We invest in our people, provide stable long-term work, and recognise quality workmanship.
If you're ready to take your welding career to the next level while contributing to Australia's Defence industry, apply today.
📌 Special Class Welders | FIFO 3:1 | SA | Defence work - WA (Perth)
🏢 Shadbolt Group
📍 Perth
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