Apprenticeship

Cabinet Making Apprenticeship

Henderson WA

What’s on Offer

• Located in Henderson


• Permanent Full Time 


• 4 Day week: Monday - Thursday


• Potential overtime opportunities


• Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Retailer discount, EAP, Insurance discounts.

The Opportunity

Austal Ships is seeking an enthusiastic, hands-on individual to join our Fitout department as a Cabinet Making Apprentice. Be a part of Australia’s leading strategic shipbuilder for Defence and contribute to exciting marine projects.

As a Cabinet Making Apprentice, you will engage in the cutting and construction of cabinets, as well as the installation of walls, ceilings, and flooring on our vessels. This role is perfect for those eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment.

What’s involved

• Interpret and follow plans to meet Austal’s high standards.


• Accurately cut materials as per assigned tasks.


• Assemble structures using drilling and screwing techniques.


• Verify drawings and completed work before seeking supervisor approval.


• Adhere to Austal’s Safety procedures and ensure compliance in the workspace.


• Demonstrate attention to detail by self-checking work and making necessary corrections.


• Maintain a clean and organized work area proactively, without needing reminders.

You’ll need

• White card


• Strong Attention to Detail.


• Willingness to Learn: Open to receiving guidance and training from experienced tradespeople and supervisors.


• A passion for cabinetry and ship building with some knowledge of tools and techniques related to woodworking.


• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot and think critically about design and construction challenges.


• Team Player: Capability to work collaboratively within a team environment.


• Good Communication Skills: Ability to understand instructions and communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.


• Physical Fitness: Capacity to handle the physical demands of the job, including lifting and standing for long periods.


• Commitment to Safety: Understanding and adherence to safety protocols and regulations in a workshop environment.

Why Austal

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.


• Professional development and training opportunities.


• A supportive and dynamic work environment.


• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.

Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.