Company Description
Strait Link has a proud history of being a vital link between Victoria and Tasmania, providing daily sea freight services between Port of Melbourne in Victoria and the Port Burnie in Tasmania. We contribute to the Australian economy by being a key part of the supply chain between Tasmania and the Australian mainland, connecting local Australian customers to markets across the world.
Everyday our people, on vessels, at our ports and in our offices play a vital role in connecting local Australian customers to markets across the world.
As an employer of Australian seafarers, we take pride in developing the next generation of seafarers and are always on the lookout for talented people to join our inclusive, local community minded and enterprising workforce.
An inclusive workplace, works for everyone:
We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Strait Link acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.
Company Values
Our values Care, Trust, Connected are the foundation of everything we do here at Strait Link. They underpin how we go about performing our roles and activities every day when we are at work and representing the Strait Link business.
We are seeking a someone (trade qualified) who has experience as a Welder to join our team located in Hobart Tasmania.




This role will see you being responsible for repairs and maintenance of transport equipment and shipping line equipment, fabrication and some site work. This is a casual position.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Some of the duties and responsibilites may include the following:
Carry our all instructions within set timeframes
Always work in a protected manner
Complete time sheets and relevant work sheets.
Complete repains and maintenance as directed
Report all damages, faulty equipment and/or accidents
Participate in OH&S; & OH&S; Toolbox meetings
Essential Skills:
Sound knowledge of welding and workshop practices
Strong service orientation
Understanding of requirements for handling dangerous goods
Competent in the use of MIG welding techniques
Competent in using oxy and acetylene equipment and in the use of hand and powered tools
Sound understanding in the concep of providing a service to clients in a third part contracted logistics
About you:
Good communications skills, both verbal and written
Being a team player
Willingness to learn
Minimum Year 10 (year 12 preferred) qualifications
Welding certificates or undertaking of a Welding course (preferred)
Licences: Car.
What we offer:
Permanent Full-Time position
Safe and supportive work environment
Opportunity for career progression
If you feel you have any of the above or more inline with the role, please feel free to apply.
Thank you for your interest in joining Strait Link. While we appreciate every application we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We thank you for your understanding and wish you every success with your job search

📌 Fitter/Welder/Forklift Operator Trade Qualified (Hobart)
🏢 Strait Link
📍 Hobart