 "Bundaberg" was laid down by Evans Deakin and Company at Brisbane on 7 June 1941, launched on 1 December 1941 by Mrs. Hurwood, wife of the Director of Evans Deakin, and commissioned on 12 September 1942.The ship was awarded the battle honours "Pacific 1942–45" and "New Guinea 1943–44" for her service during World War II.