RIGGER

U.S. Pacific Fleet · Department of the Navy

📍 Garden Island, Australia 💰 $30.07 – $35.07/hr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: U.S. Pacific Fleet
Department: Department of the Navy
Location: Garden Island, Australia
Salary: $30.07 – $35.07/hr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: 2
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Secret
Date Posted: 2026-09-01
Application Deadline: 2026-09-08

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Job Summary

You will serve as a Rigger in the Australia Maintenance Support Department of PEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF. The location for this position is Garden Island, Australia. ***See Additional Information section below for details***

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as a Rigger, tasked to move, lift and position heavy loads.

Requirements & Education

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date).

The selectee's inability to successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or final job offer being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

You will required to complete and successfully pass all training and qualifications and required to obtain and retain all licenses requested. ***Upon relocation to Australia, employee pay will be based upon the final post of duty to which the employee is assigned in Australia.

Employees directed to a foreign post of duty in Australia may be authorized overseas allowances in accordance with the Department of State Standardized Regulation to include foreign transfer allowance, temporary quarters allowance, living quarters allowance and other allowances to which they are eligible.*** Employees (and their family members) who require medical care in Australia may experience limitations accessing medical care both on the military installation and the local economy and could incur costly medical expenses.

Please consult Overseas Living and Working Conditions published here for Rockingham and Garden Island Western Australia: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Overseas/Pages/default.aspx

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Pacific Fleet, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $30.07 – $35.07/hr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-08.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.