Salary at Austal Australia

It is standard graduate engineer pay.

Average

I am currently a fresh graduate so I feel the pay is of national standard so I think it is fair.

Can't complain as it is the industry standard package for graduates, however, personally I wish it was more than what it is currently. With time it does increase as I understand within the graduate program itself, in set roles I am not sure on how bonuses and pay works.

Pay is alright, bonuses are awarded based on your productivity when year-end performance reviews come around. Typically in line with other office jobs. Remuneration packages are stated in TFR (total fixed remuneration) so a stated value will actually be less cash received, as it is already including super (so you'd have to subtract ~10.5% of the stated TFR to calculate your actual base salary).

A discount program for random things including travel and shopping centres

There a variety of small discounts available and novated leasing.

The 9-day fortnights for sure, makes life outside work easier to deal with.

Uncommon, but the experience to go on sea trials for the boats as they do final adjustments and testing prior to delivery to the customer. This can include rigorous testing that the boat will not usually see, such as going from standstill to max speed as quickly as possible and testing of the ride-control systems on board. This can include activities such as rocking the boat as much as possible. You will not get this experience on most boats this size even if you paid money for it, so this is definitely a hidden perk that not many talk about (although, admittedly not such a great perk if you get sea sickness).