Defence & Space
Careers in defence and space are more than you think. Imagine being part of something bigger than yourself.
Imagine being involved in pushing the boundaries of innovation; making ground-breaking and world-leading advancements that are helping to define our state and safeguard our nation’s future.
This is the world of South Australia’s defence and space industries, which has begun the most significant program of growth in Australia’s history. The scale of the defence industry projects that our state has secured and the speed at which our space industry is developing means we are embarking on a journey of unprecedented opportunity. But one critical ingredient is missing: YOU.
The defence and space industries offer diverse career opportunities, where any skillset or personal interest can be applied to find a rewarding pathway. While a large portion of our defence and space industries workforce will come from South Australia’s student ranks, particularly STEM, it’s not just science-oriented people that are needed.
Just like a business in any other sector or industry, defence and space companies rely on a huge number of skillsets, including everything from accounting to IT, project management to marketing. Tradespeople and apprentices are also in high demand, so discover your career path today!