Discover real-life stories in SA’s defence and space industries

Whether you’re looking for a career with purpose, job security, career advancement opportunities, flexible working arrangements, work-life balance, cutting-edge life-long skills or want to travel the world, there are many reasons why you should make the move into our state’s defence and space industry.

But don’t take our word for it. Check out these real-life stories from people already working in the industry. There’s no limit to where your skills can take you.

Filter By

Reinaldo, Senior Procurement and Subcontracts Officer, BAE Systems Australia
  • Defence
  • Project Management/Support & Logistics

Reinaldo

Reinaldo, a Senior Procurement and Subcontracts Officer at BAE Systems Australia, supports defence projects with supply and logistics. Originally from Venezuela, he moved to Australia eight years ago, building a career in the defence industry in both Sydney and Adelaide.

Learn More
  • Defence
  • Engineering & Technical

Cameron Wilkinson

Wanting to take his skills in mechanical engineering to the next level and forge a rewarding career in defence, Cameron made the move to SA to work on one of the nation’s biggest naval shipbuilding projects – the Hunter Class Frigate Program.

Learn More
  • Space
  • Engineering & Technical

James

As a young boy James dreamt of being an astronaut and his fascination with space has led to an exciting career as a rocket scientist. He recently made the move to South Australia’s thriving space sector where his career has taken off.

Learn More
  • Defence
  • Engineering & Technical

Emily

As a young engineering graduate new to defence industry, Emily was eager to move to South Australia to broaden her career horizons in the state’s thriving defence industry.

Learn More
  • Space
  • Engineering & Technical

Farisha

Farisha has been working in the South Australian space industry for under a year, but is part of a growing constellation of female engineers lighting a successful career path in the sector.

Learn More
  • Space
  • Project Management/Support & Logistics

Ben

Wanting to be part of an industry fuelled by innovation and some of the country’s brightest minds, South Australian project manager Ben Adams knew it was time for a change when he took one giant leap into a new career in the space sector.

Learn More
  • Defence
  • Project Management/Support & Logistics

Kosta

Charting a new course in his career journey, Kosta was eager to make his mark in an industry set for strong growth and filled with meaningful work. This led him to a new career in the defence industry.

Learn More
Rozanne is a Senior Financial Accountant in the defence industry
  • Defence
  • Project Management/Support & Logistics

Rozanne

Rozanne’s work as an accountant didn’t really pique much interest from people until she started working in the defence industry. Now, her day-to-day involves working with a vast range of people on financing long-term defence projects, such as manufacturing batteries for submarines.

Learn More
  • Defence
  • Information & Communication Technology

Georgia

South Australian systems engineer Georgia never considered working in the defence industry, but after starting her career journey with one of the state’s largest defence companies she has never looked back.

Learn More
  • Defence
  • Information & Communication Technology

Jeff

From a young age, Jeff’s curiosity about how the world works and finding solutions to complex problems sparked an interest in engineering. With his father enjoying a successful career in South Australia’s defence sector, it was only natural that Jeff’s career path followed in a similar direction.

Learn More
  • Defence
  • Engineering & Technical

Jessica

As a young female engineer wanting to work on innovative and cutting-edge technology, Jessica Sharp was excited about the prospect of moving to South Australia to pursue a career in the state’s thriving defence industry sector.

Learn More