WOMEN IN DEFENCE TRADES APPRENTICESHIPS

Engineering Mechanical (Machinist) & Engineering Fabrication (Boilermaker / Welder)

📍 South Australia
💰 Earn while you learn
🎓 Nationally recognised qualification
⚙️ Hands-on careers in advanced manufacturing & defence industry

Looking for an empowering career that’s practical, high-tech, rewarding and offers real future opportunities?

You’ll complete your apprenticeship through PEER and TAFE SA Regency Park, while gaining on-the-job experience with leading defence employers across South Australia, including BAE Systems, Axiom Precision Manufacturing, Stärke-AMG, Levett Engineering, Supashock, MacTaggart Scott, LaserMech, Shadbolt, LAI Group, Brook Engineering and more.

We’re currently recruiting for two exciting apprenticeship pathways:

🔹 CNC Machining Apprenticeship
Learn how to operate and program advanced machinery used to manufacture precision components for Australia’s defence industry. Think robotics, technology, precision engineering and advanced manufacturing.

🔹 Engineering Fabrication Apprenticeship (Boilermaker Focus)
Learn how to fabricate, weld and build metal components while working on major naval shipbuilding and defence projects.

No matter which pathway you choose, you’ll gain hands-on industry experience, nationally recognised qualifications and a career in one of Australia’s fastest-growing industries.

✨ What’s in it for you?

• Paid, full-time apprenticeship
• Earn while you learn
• Nationally recognised qualification
• Hands-on industry experience
• Learn from experienced industry professionals
• Ongoing mentoring and support
• Real career progression opportunities
• Work with advanced technology and equipment
• No HECS debt

👀 We’re looking for women who are:

🔧 Hands-on and practical
🧠 Interested in technology, engineering or manufacturing
🎮 Good problem solvers
📈 Keen to learn and build a long-term career
🤝 Reliable and team-oriented
💬 Positive, motivated and ready to give it a go

You do not need previous experience to apply.

Whether you’re finishing school, changing careers, returning to work or simply looking for something different — this could be the opportunity that launches your future in defence industry trades.

PEER, in partnership with the Commonwealth and South Australian Governments and TAFE SA, is creating pathways for women to enter Australia’s growing defence and shipbuilding industry through the Shipbuilding Employment Pathways (SEP) Initiative.

Who are we:

PEER is a non-profit Group Training Organisation (GTO) and award-winning Registered Training Organisation (RTO), delivering nationally accredited training and employing South Australia’s largest building and construction apprentice workforce.

We welcome applications form all backgrounds and experience levels however, due to the defence orientation of this role, successful candidates must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of defence Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

PEER are neurodiversity-inclusive, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments or support you may require.

Please note, should your application progress, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but are not limited to, aptitude testing, reference checks, national police check, citizenship check, working with children check and a medical – drug and alcohol testing.

Applications close Friday 29th May 2026 - So do not delay! 

The successful candidates will be required to commence on Monday 13th July