Apprentice Shipwright

at  Thales

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.
Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.
From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.
Want to learn from the best whilst becoming qualified in a trade? Thales are looking for dedicated individuals that are excited to learn and willing to commit to completing an Apprenticeship. We are recruiting for various apprentices to begin on 20th January 2025!

YOUR EXPERIENCE

The most important attribute for the role is a great attitude and willingness to learn, but you will also need to:

• Have an interest in maritime or previously have worked around ships/boats
• Have great communication skills and enjoy interacting with different groups of people
• Be prepared to work in confined spaces and at heights

YOUR ROLE

Working centrally in Woolloomooloo’s Garden Island, on Gadigal land you will work as part of a team that are responsible for ship repair and maintenance. Studying a Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction you will also learn the ropes in a supportive team.

You can expect to:

• Work in a team to undertake docking and undocking of various types of vessels
• Be trained to set up docking cradle for various types of vessels, both large and small
• Undertake multi-skilled activities in all aspects of ship repair and maintenance

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE ROLES & SECURITY

Please note, security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/

The most important attribute for the role is a great attitude and willingness to learn, but you will also need to:

• Have an interest in maritime or previously have worked around ships/boats
• Have great communication skills and enjoy interacting with different groups of people
• Be prepared to work in confined spaces and at height