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What this job is
A shipwright constructs, repairs, and maintains wooden or metal ship structures in shipyards, docks, or maritime facilities. They work from detailed plans and specifications to build hulls, decks, and structural frameworks using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment. The role requires precision in interpreting technical drawings, selecting appropriate materials, and ensuring compliance with maritime safety standards and Australian shipping regulations.
Pay
A$2,197 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
- Incident Reportingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Managementcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Workload Self-Managementcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Inventory Tracking
- Process Documentation
- Record Management
- Research and Analysis
- Supplier Communication