for a casual assignment with a leading defence client based in
Osborne . This is an
ASAP start
through to
December 2026 , with
potential for extension . You’ll be working in a safety-first environment on large, complex fabrication projects where quality workmanship matters.
About the role You will be completing
heavy fabrication and welding
including:
ARC / MMAW and TIG / GTAW welding
Plasma / LPG oxy cutting
Reading and interpreting
structural drawings
Working to strict safety and quality standards
What you’ll need (essential)
Australian citizen
National Police Clearance (issued within the last 3 months)
White Card
and
Confined Space ticket
(refreshed within the last 2 years)
Minimum
2 years’ heavy industrial fabrication experience
(defence, mining, shipbuilding or construction projects)
Strong understanding of welding processes (MMAW/GTAW + cutting processes)
Own vehicle and current driver’s licence
Excellent attitude, strong attention to detail, and a safety-first approach
Highly regarded
Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering (Fabrication stream)
Platework / large complex structures experience
Hepatitis A & B vaccinations
Basic computer skills
Security requirement Successful applicants will be required to apply for the
Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Identification Card (NSSIC)
following interview.
Current NSSIC holders
will be strongly regarded.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at diversity-and-inclusion.