Unlimited OT | Subsidised Accommodation | Tasmania | Long-term Defence Work

Ready for a change?

Swap the traffic, stress, and overcrowded cities for the stunning coastline, fresh air, and relaxed lifestyle of Tasmania's beautiful Northwest Coast.

Join Elphinstone in Wynyard and work on high-profile Australian Defence projects while enjoying a lifestyle that many only dream about. Spend your working hours building world-class Defence equipment and your spare time exploring beaches, national parks, fishing spots, mountain bike trails, and some of Australia's most spectacular scenery.

Why Make the Move?

- $52.90 – $60.90/hr penalties.

- Learn from some of the best Boilermakers in Australia.

- Defence projects with long-term work secured to August 2028.

- Unlimited overtime – work as much as you want. You can work 13 days straight, but you will need to take 1 Day Off.

- Casual or full-time options available.

- $5000 relocation assistance available for eligible permanent employees.

- Subsidised Accommodation available.

- Clean, modern, climate-controlled facility.

- Strong team culture - skilled trades, solid leadership, great people.

- Day and Afternoon Shift available

What We're Looking For

- Cert III Engineering – Fabrication (or equivalent).

- 5 years post-trade experience (preferred).

- Post-trade boiler making experience requirements are flexible based on demonstrated skills and capability.

- Strong MIG & TIG welding skills.

- Experience working to WPS.

- Plasma gouging experience.

- High-hardness steel experience (nice to have, not essential).

- Reliable, self-motivated, and team focused.

- Able to commit to minimum 6 months with us (longer the better!).

- Don’t tick every box? If you’ve got the trade skills and the right attitude,



we’d still like to hear from you.

About Us

Elphinstone Pty Ltd is a trusted Australian manufacturer with a strong reputation in Defence, mining, and heavy equipment fabrication. Based at our advanced, climate-controlled facility in Wynyard, Tasmania, you'll be part of a team producing high-precision armoured steel structures that support Australia's Defence industry.

With over 50 years of innovation, engineering excellence, and world-class manufacturing, Elphinstone offers the chance to work on industry-leading projects while building a rewarding long-term career in a supportive, team-focused environment.

Join a team that's shaping the future of manufacturing right here in Tasmania.

Elphinstone. Built in Tasmania. Trusted Worldwide

Interested in joining our team as a Boilermaker?

How to Apply

Applications close 30 October 2026. Click Apply and submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Karen Pateman Recruitment Coordinator on 0429 229 ***.

Additional Information

Right-to-work identification, e.g. driver's licence, birth certificate, passport and/or visa, will be required if shortlisted. In addition, as part of the recruitment process, you will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which will include a drug and alcohol screening and national police check.

Please be mindful that published closing dates are estimates only as we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. The advert may close as soon as we have found the right candidates, so we encourage interested applicants to apply as early as possible.

Elphinstone Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

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