Sector: Defence

Tori Tasker started her career digging up ancient bones as an archaeologist, before pivoting to new career trajectory in the space sector.

Already underway at Adelaide’s Osborne Naval Shipyard, this project will deliver six vessels, among the most advanced warships in the world.

For Royal Australian Air Force Veteran Anthony Kunda, a career in the defence industry has proved to be just what he was looking for post-service – combining skills learnt while serving his country with his passion to be a part of something bigger.

A keen eye for detail and meticulous organisational skills led to Loren honing her events expertise in the growing defence industry. Loren is proof that you don’t need to be an engineer or join the Defence Force to find your place in South Australia’s defence industry.

The $2.5 billion short-range air defence missile system program Land 19 Phase 7B is currently underway at the new Centre for Joint Integration at Mawson Lakes.

Four Gulfstream G550 aircraft, designated the MC-55A Peregrine will be based at RAAF Base Edinburgh, providing electronic warfare support to naval, air and land forces.

Jeremy’s 19-year career, spanning both defence and civilian workforces, has always had one mission: supporting the security and prosperity of our nation.

Adelaide will be the centre of Australia’s strategic unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) fleet, complementing the fleet of P-8A Poseidon aircraft based at RAAF Base Edinburgh.

Dhiren’s passion for long-term projects led him to a career in South Australia’s defence industry, where he now manages commercial and supply chain operations for some of the state’s largest defence projects.

Twelve maritime surveillance aircraft are based at RAAF Base Edinburgh, also the location for deep level maintenance thanks to a new purpose-built Defence 373 deep maintenance and modification facility (DMMF).

Bez’s passion for innovation led him to South Australia’s defence and space industries, where he helps accelerate cutting-edge projects through collaboration and international engagement.

A multi-billion-dollar investment in three over-the-horizon radar systems that use the ionosphere to monitor air and sea movements across at least 37,000 square kilometres.

Philippa turned her passion for problem-solving into a thriving engineering career at ASC, where she’s gaining hands-on experience across safety, maintenance and more.

Matthew discovered his passion for defence during a scholarship with Defence, Science & Technology Group, realising he didn’t need to join the Defence Force to make an impact.

Shantanu turned his childhood dream of flying into a successful aerospace and defence career. With a degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of Adelaide, he now leads sustainment projects for the Collins Class Submarine and contributes to the Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessels at ASC.

Imelda’s unconventional career path, spanning Biomedical Science, retail banking, and consulting at PwC, has led her to a thriving role in the defence and space industries. Now with Fleet Space Technologies, she drives space exploration while applying her skills to defence and mining projects.