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What this job is
A Naval Architect designs, develops, and oversees the construction of ships, submarines, and other marine vessels for military, commercial, or research purposes. They apply principles of hydrodynamics, structural engineering, and maritime regulation to ensure vessels meet performance, safety, and operational requirements. In Australia, they work with Defence, maritime industries, and classification societies to deliver vessels compliant with Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) standards and international conventions.
Pay
A$2,649 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Attention to Detailcore
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiencycore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Process Documentationcore
- Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Report Writingcore
- Research and Analysiscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Adjust engineering designs
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Digital Literacy
- Goal Setting and Planning
- Microsoft Excel Data Management
- Negotiation
- Process Improvement Identification
- Reporting and Analytics
- Time Management and Prioritisation