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Defence & Space Industry Careers Showcase 2025
  • For Everyone

    Out of this World: Australia in Space Age

    July 4 – October 5

    Thinking about a career in space? Step back to where it all began with Out of this World – a captivating exhibition exploring Australia’s role in the space race.

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    Out of this World: Australia in Space Age
  • Close to Home: Earth Observation by the Australian Space Discovery Centre, suitable for ages 10+ during school holidays.
    For Secondary Students
    July 8 – July 18

    School Holidays: Close to Home (ages 10+)

    Learn all about Earth Observation, what it is, why it matters and how it’s done from space. A must-attend session for those interested in a future space career.

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  • For Educators
    July 22 – July 31

    Engineering is Elementary Workshops (Virtual)

    Looking for an exciting opportunity to build your teaching skills and inspire students through STEM as a pathway to careers in defence and space? Apply now for Questacon's virtual professional learning workshops!

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  • Geospatial Council of Australia - Mentoring Program Industry Roundtable
    For Graduates For Job Seekers For Tertiary Students
    July 24 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

    Mentoring Program – Industry Roundtable

    A free online session bringing together professionals from across the geospatial sector to share career insights, industry experiences and practical advice.

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  • Flinders University Bedford Park Campus
    For Secondary Students
    July 25 – July 26

    Flinders University Bedford Park’s Open Day

    Flinders University Bedford Park's Open Day offers the perfect opportunity to explore degree options aligned with the defence and space industries.

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  • Pocket Solar System, Weekends In-Centre. Australian Discovery Centre. Alternate Weekends Ages 10+
    For Primary Students
    July 26 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

    Pocket Solar System (ages 10+)

    Pocket Solar System is a hands-on activity for ages 10+ to explore planetary distances and the ‘Goldilocks Zone’ by building a scale model of our solar system.

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  • Flinders University City Campus
    For Secondary Students
    July 27

    Flinders University City Campus’ Open Day

    Flinders University City Campus' Open Day offers the perfect opportunity to explore degree options aligned with the defence and space industries.

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  • Adelaide City Campus East
    For Secondary Students
    July 27 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

    Adelaide University City Campus East’s Open Day

    Want the full picture? Explore the University of Adelaide’s biggest Open Day event to discover everything about our degrees, campuses, and how to start a career in the defence and space industries.

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  • Online Q&A with a Space Guest with Matthew Willson
    For Everyone
    July 28 @ 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm

    Online Q&A with a Space Guest

    Interested in a career in space? Connect with the Australian Space Discovery Centre and hear from Matthew Willson, Modelling, Simulation and Analysis Engineer at Southern Launch, as he shares his journey into the space sector.

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  • For Educators For Secondary Students
    August 1

    STEM Day Out

    Science Alive! STEM Day Out returns to Adelaide on Friday 1 August 2025, offering Year 7–12 students an inspiring look into the world of STEM.

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  • Science Alive 2025: All kinds of awesome
    For Secondary Students
    August 2 – August 3

    Science Alive!

    Science Alive! is the largest, single, interactive science exhibition in Australia. With a diverse range of exhibitors and interactive displays, it offers a fantastic opportunity for people of all ages to engage with science in a fun and meaningful way.

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  • Weekends Hybrid - Space Fact or Fiction
    For Everyone
    August 3 @ 11:30 am – 12:15 pm

    Space Fact or Fiction + Q&A Session

    Love space or curious about a space career? Join the Australian Space Discovery Centre online to test your knowledge and explore how space impacts our world.

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  • Australia-Wide Virtual STEM Women Graduate Careers Event
    For Graduates For Job Seekers For Tertiary Students
    August 5 @ 11:30 am – 3:30 pm

    Australia-Wide Virtual STEM Women Graduate Careers Event

    Connect with hundreds of women studying STEM at universities across Australia, along with leading employers, through an interactive online platform.

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  • Flinders University Tonsley Campus
    For Secondary Students
    August 9

    Flinders University Tonsley’s Open Day

    Flinders University Tonsley' Open Day offers the perfect opportunity to explore degree options aligned with the defence and space industries.

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  • Mission Space Virtual Excursion Banner
    For Educators For Primary Students
    August 11 – August 14

    Mission: SPACE Virtual Excursions

    This National Science Week, take your students on a free virtual space adventure! Join Scitech and the Australian Space Agency for live STEM sessions designed for Years 3–6 classrooms.

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  • For Educators
    August 13 – August 20

    Engineering is Elementary Workshops (In-Person)

    Looking for an exciting opportunity to build your teaching skills and inspire students through STEM as a pathway to careers in defence and space? Apply now for Questacon's free professional learning workshops!

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  • Magill Campus
    For Secondary Students
    August 13 @ 3:30 pm – 7:00 pm

    Adelaide University Magill’s Open Day

    Explore the lush parklands and industry-standard facilities at Magill Campus, and discover how degrees in Creative, Media & Communications can lead to exciting career paths in the defence and space industries.

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