Career Options for Higher Education Students or Graduates
So you’re at university, TAFE, studying with a Vocational Education Provider or recently qualified and you want to start your career with the defence or space industry? There are a range of pathways for you to take in order to fast track your career in these industries in South Australia. You have come to the right place…
The South Australian Government is making it easier for university students to enter a career in the…[Read more]
The South Australian Government is making it easier for university students to enter a career in the state’s growing defence industry with the Defence Industry Scholarships Program. Eligible students can earn a scholarship to support a research or work placement with a South Australian defence industry host company. A grant will be made available to each student for the duration of the placement and can be used to support expenses associated with the placement.
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One of Australia’s most progressive and innovative institutions, Flinders University has earned an international reputation for research that tackles real-world challenges and explores some of the truly fundamental questions of our time.
Ongoing partnerships with Australia’s largest and most complex defence programs give Flinders graduates the chance to further develop their skills in real world circumstances with Masters & PHD opportunities in defence-orientated fields exist across all disciplines.
Flinders was a finalist in the Defence Connect Australian Industry awards for Academic Institution of the year 2019 – as a result of their strong links to industry.
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The Department of Defence offers a range of career pathways and opportunities for graduates and students.
The Defence Nuclear Science and Engineering Undergraduate Scholarships are aimed at encouraging high-performing STEM students to continue their studies in disciplines relevant to nuclear science and engineering.
Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) runs scholarship and placement programs to provide industry experience to students looking for a career in science and technology.
DSTG also fund a number of scholarships at universities around Australia to support emerging researchers and STEM professionals.
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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.
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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.
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BMT is a leading international design, engineering, science and risk management consultancy who offer a number of industry specific training courses to support your learning and development needs.
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Adelaide is home to the Australian Institute of Machine Learning (AIML), bringing together researchers and industry to provide big data capability with the potential to make the nation safer and more secure. AIML offers a range of postgraduate academic programs managed through the School of Computer Science and undergraduate programs are in development.
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There’s much more to a career in space than being an astronaut. There are many exciting career paths to follow right here on Earth. Space law, medicine, design and manufacturing, robotics and data analysis. A range of skills are required to support our growing space sector.
The Australian Space Discovery Centre aims to inspire the next generation of the space workforce with stories of innovation, curiosity and technology. Located at Lot Fourteen in Adelaide, the Centre also has a number of valuable online resources.
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AUCyberExplorer provides detailed, actionable data about supply and demand in the Australian cybersecurity job market to support local employers, educators, guidance and career counselors, students, current workers, policy makers, and other stakeholders. Powered by artificial intelligence technology, AUCyberExplorer’s interactive tools include a heatmap of cyber workforce and job openings, along with career and skills pathways.
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The ASC Graduate Program is a two-year program exposing graduates to many disciplines within the organisation business, and enables graduates to work closely with senior staff from a variety of different backgrounds and fields.
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Leading defence and aviation business, Babcock Australasia, is calling for applications for the next intake of its Graduate Program, with positions available across a wide range of fields. The two-year program offers participants the opportunity to apply their technical skills and training in a practical environment, alongside an established team of industry professionals.
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Applications for Boeing’s summer internship program are now open, offering students in second, third or fourth year university a chance to apply studies to real-life situations in the workplace in engineering, business and IT. Interns are also offered mentoring and peer-support programs.
Applications are now closed.
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The Lockheed Martin Graduate Development Program is designed to expose you to unique learning opportunities, while contributing to stimulating, ground breaking projects.
CloseNova Group’s Graduate Development Program provides participants with on the job training, tail…[Read more]
Nova Group’s Graduate Development Program provides participants with on the job training, tailored to suit specialist skill sets over a two year period.
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T…[Read more]
QinetiQ Australia’s award-winning Graduate Development Program is now open for applications.
This 18-month program allows graduates to be exposed to the full depth and breadth of the defence industry, with three six-month placements in any area of your choice.
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Raytheon Australia’s innovative and unique GradX program will init…[Read more]
Applications for 2023 now open.
Raytheon Australia’s innovative and unique GradX program will initially see ten undergraduates from varying disciplines join Raytheon in their last year of study, with a guaranteed full time position upon completion of their degree.
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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.
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Check out the employment pages of some of South Australia’s leading defence and space industry companies to what jobs are available now.
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The University of South Australia has a new pathway program to senior engineering and leadership pos…[Read more]
The University of South Australia has a new pathway program to senior engineering and leadership positions through the new Master of Systems Integration
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In the Saab Australia-UniSA Defence Technologies Institute, defence sector professionals will be able to upskill and build on their existing knowledge.
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Adelaide University has designed a new course in conjunction with the Defence Teaming Centre building upon the content of the existing and successful South Australian Defence Industry Leadership Program (SADILP). As a defence industry specific leadership program, the Professional Certificate in Defence Industry Leadership covers key areas such as self-leadership, ethics, networks, collaboration, dealing with complexity and managing change. Successful completion of the certificate may provide credit into the University of Adelaide’s prestigious MBA program.
The University of Adelaide now offers a Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate or Masters of Marine Engineering, created and delivered in partnership with the ASC . With $89 billion of planned defence spending on submarines and surface ships over the coming years in South Australia, there has never been a better time to advance your career in this rapid growth sector.
With governments and organisations all over the world actively seeking cyber security experts with advanced technical skills and an understanding of the social and legal contexts of the digital world, The University of Adelaide’s Master of Cyber Security is a valuable tool for up-skilling in a fast growing sector.
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