For: Tertiary Students

Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Apprentice Stream) offers a fully-funded, industry-leading pathway to becoming an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) in mechanical or avionics specialisations. Aligned with CASA Part 147 standards, this 4-year apprenticeship program, funded by [...]

Aurizn Early Careers Program offers a structured pathway from student to professional, combining paid experience, tailored development and a smooth transition into full-time work. Starting with a 12-week paid internship, the program supports your final [...]

Boeing Apprenticeship and Traineeship Programs offer hands-on training and real-world experience in a world-class aerospace environment. Delivered through Boeing Aerostructures Australia and Boeing Defence Australia, these programs help you become a qualified tradesperson while working [...]

BAE Systems Summer Internship Program offers a 12-week paid placement for university students in their second-to-last year of study, running from mid-November to mid-February. With over 20 disciplines available, it's a great opportunity to gain [...]

BAE Systems Apprenticeship Program offers paid, on-the-job and classroom training in shipbuilding, aircraft maintenance and advanced manufacturing in Adelaide. Apprentices earn while they learn toward an industry-recognised trade qualification, supported by a dedicated buddy and [...]

ASC’s Apprenticeship Program offers hands-on training in Australia’s submarine industry, supported by experienced mentors and the Learning and Development team. Opportunities are available in the Electrical, Fabrication – Boilermaker/Welder and Mechanical – Fitter streams at [...]

ASC’s Undergraduate Engineer Program offers a 12- or 20-week placement, giving students hands-on experience working on real defence projects alongside leading industry experts. Based at ASC’s Osborne site, the program offers opportunities to students undertaking [...]

Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship is a five-year program that lets you earn a salary while studying, combining classroom learning with real-world experience in the defence industry. Offered by Flinders University in partnership with companies like [...]

The Defence Industry Internship Program (DIIP) provides Engineering and Technology university students with direct connections to the Defence Industry by facilitating a 12-week (450 hour) paid internship in small to medium defence industry businesses across Australia.

This scholarship empowers future leaders in research by supporting PhD and Post-Doctoral scholars to undertake world-class studies between South Australia and the US. With funding of up to US$40,000, this scholarship strengthens global collaboration in [...]

Designed to help budding technology and IT professionals take the first step in their career, it gives students the chance to gain paid on-the-job experience, a Certificate IV in Information Technology delivered by TAFE, industry-recognised [...]

This Program is one of 22 initiatives being developed as part of the South Australian Defence Industry Workforce and Skills Report released in November 2023. Delivered by the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group), this program [...]

Want to study defence and national security at Flinders University but unsure which course might be right for you? Check out what courses are available at Bedford Park, Tonsley or online through Flinders University. Flinders [...]

Defence Science and Technology Group’s SVP gives university students a taste of what it’s like to work in a STEM career over the 12-week summer break.

The Nova Systems Internship Program provide placements for university students in their penultimate or final year of studies, whose tertiary qualifications are aligned to Nova’s core offerings.

Flinders University combines a global focus with strong connections to local industry to provide a range of pathways for students interested in starting a career in defence or space.