Austal set to hire for 500 new jobs in WA
- Posted on September 13, 2026
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In brief
Western Australia's defence manufacturing sector is experiencing significant growth as Austal, a leading shipbuilder based in Henderson, announces an ambitious recruitment drive for 500 skilled workers. The expansion supports the commencement of Landing Craft production for the Australian Defence Force, creating diverse employment opportunities across technical trades and professional positions over the next year.
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Austal set to hire for 500 new jobs in WA
Promised employment opportunities in a resurgent defence sector are turning into reality, with Henderson-based shipbuilder Austal launching a campaign to hire 500 new blue and white-collar workers across the next 12 months as it commences Landing Craft shipbuilding programs for Australia’s Defence Force. Austal is recruiting for a range of trades and office-based roles across
