Looking for a career change?
If you are looking for a career change that is going to provide long-term sustainable opportunities in South Australia, look no further than the defence industry. You might find that you already have some of the skills you need to kick-start your career. TAFE SA and South Australia’s three leading universities offer courses that can get you on your way to a life-changing career move.
If you are interested in naval shipbuilding, a great place to start is to register with the Naval Shipbuilding College’s workforce register. The Naval Shipbuilding College will put you in touch with a consultant who can match your experience with an education/training pathway to employment.
The Naval Shipbuilding College has developed an introductory course on naval shipbuilding in Australia. This course will provide you with an overview of the exciting work happening across Australia and the many career opportunities this work will provide.
You can also register for the Naval Shipbuilding Future webinar series, which provides the latest information on the shipbuilding industry and how to become a part of it.
Defence Industry Jobs
Check out the employment pages of some of South Australia’s leading defence industry primes and see what jobs are available now that you can apply your existing skills to:
- Naval Group
- BAE Systems
- ASC Shipbuilding (a subsidiary of BAE Systems Australia)
- ASC
- Babcock
- Saab
- Lockheed Martin Australia
- Luerssen Australia
- Raytheon
The TAFE SA defence and shipbuilding careers page offers a wealth of information about what job opportunities can arise from their comprehensive list of relevant courses.
TAFE SA offers a Diploma of Engineering (Technical) for use in the naval shipbuilding industry. Find out how the skills and knowledge from the Diploma can be applied to the defence industry.
TAFE SA is also an accredited training partner of the Naval Shipbuilding College, specifically for the welding component of the Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade.
TAFE SA’s new Advanced Welder Training Centre is now delivering training programs using 12 newly installed welding simulators, which are the most advanced simulators of their kind in the world. The simulators will ensure local welders are ready to respond to the increased demand for their skills as part of the naval shipbuilding program and in advanced manufacturing.
UniSA offers a full range of Bachelor, Master and PhD degree programs that help students get ready for work in the defence industry, from aviation to engineering and project management.
Adelaide University offers a range of degree programs that will put you on the fast-track to launch a career in defence, cyber security or Australia’s thriving space sector.
Your prior studies or experience may be recognised as credit toward your new program of study which could reduce the length of time required to complete your qualification.
Microsoft Australia has launched the Microsoft Traineeship Program, designed to support budding technology/IT professionals to take the first step in their career. Together with MEGT, you will have the chance to gain paid, on-the-job experience, along with a Certificate IV in Information Technology delivered by TAFE, industry recognised certifications and more.
The DEWC School of Information Operations provides specialised training and workshops focussed in the areas of Electronic Warfare (EW), Communications, EW operation support, Cyber, Maritime Operations and other emerging areas that meet the requirements of government, defence and high-tech industry related sectors.
