Shipwright at U.S. Pacific Fleet – Garden Island, Australia

About the opportunity

You will serve as a Shipwright at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, with the duty location at Garden Island, Australia. Major duties include laying out, building, and repairing support structures for ships in dry docks; establishing reference points for aligning ships; erecting and modifying staging; selecting materials; performing calculations using standard arithmetic and geometry; and operating standard machine tools, power equipment, and hand tools. This position involves a 36-month tour of duty. Employees directed to a foreign post of duty in Australia may be authorized overseas allowances, such as foreign transfer, temporary quarters, and living quarters allowances, in accordance with Department of State regulations.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary (30.07-35.07 PH)
• Potential for overseas allowances including foreign transfer, temporary quarters, and living quarters allowances
• Potential for recruitment or relocation incentives
• Access to federal employee benefits

Who can apply?

• Must possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position
• Must meet the screen-out element: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision
• Must be able to perform calculations using arithmetic and geometry
• Must be able to operate standard machine tools, power equipment, and hand tools
• Must meet OPM Job Qualification Handbook requirements for Trades and Labor Occupations

Required documents

• Complete resume (maximum 2 pages) including employer name, start/end dates, hours per week, pay plan, series, and grade level
• Completed assessment questionnaire
• Supporting documentation for eligibility claims (e.g., DD-214 for veterans, SF-15 for disabled veterans, or agency notice/performance appraisal for ICTAP candidates)
• Copies of professional licenses, certificates, or credentials if claimed

When to apply

• Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 2026-09-15

How to apply

• Create or log in to a USAJOBS account
• Complete the online assessment questionnaire
• Submit a complete application package including resume and all required supporting documentation via the USAJOBS portal
• Verify that all submitted documents are legible and accurate

Additional information

• Tour of duty is 36 months.
• Medical care access in Australia may be limited and potentially costly.
• Applicants may opt-in to make their resume available to other hiring managers for 180 days.
• This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement and Alternate Placement Programs.
• Military spouse and family member preference applies upon arrival at the foreign location.