Career Options for Higher Education Students or Graduates

This professional development program equips graduates with the skills they need to thrive in this critical industry.

The School of Information Operations (SOIO) offers a wide range of different defence training courses. With a variety of skill sets available, SOIO instructors have the knowledge and operational experience necessary to give the next generation of Multi-Domain Operations experts the edge.  From under the sea to space, SOIO’s experienced instructors teach you the theory and practice for what you need to know about Defence operations in multiple domains. Explore the range of SOIO’s defence training courses and get ready to take the next step in your career in Defence or Defence industry.

The Defence Teaming Centre delivers the Defence Industry Leadership Program each year with over 242 participants having graduated from the program since its inception in 2010. The program provides targeted, hands on, professional development that gives employees in the defence industry with personal and professional leadership skills.

The Defence Industry Connection Program is one of 22 initiatives being developed as part of the South Australian Defence Industry Workforce and Skills Report released in November 2023. This new program, a $3.9 million investment, will support eligible students in defence industry-aligned courses and help them transition from study to employment by undertaking work placements with a local defence company.

Interested students and host employers are invited to express their interest in the program via the Department of State Development website.

BAE Systems Australia offers graduate positions that provide first-hand experience working on a range of real-world defence projects. Opportunities exist across varied disciplines including engineering, information technology, human resources, finance and project management.

BAE have also teamed up with not-for-profit organisation Career Trackers to provide internships for ten First Nations university students each year.

Nova Group’s Graduate Development Program provides participants with on the job training, tailored to suit specialist skill sets over a two year period.

Saab Australia’s two-year graduate program offers the opportunity to work across teams on a rotation so you can work alongside experienced engineers to deliver a range of world-leading and innovative projects.

Following successful completion of the program, you will be placed into a permanent position within the organisation to continue the growth of your career.

The University of South Australia has a new pathway program to senior engineering and leadership positions through the new Master of Systems Integration