🚀 CNC MACHINING APPRENTICESHIP – DEFENCE INDUSTRY
📍 Adelaide, SA
💰 Earn while you learn
🎓 Nationally recognised qualification
⚙️ Work with advanced technology & precision machinery

Not sure what CNC machining is? Think high-tech manufacturing, robotics, precision engineering and making components used in Australia’s defence industry.

This is not your average trade!! 

As a CNC Machining Apprentice, you’ll learn how to operate and program advanced machinery, read technical drawings, work with cutting-edge technology and build real-world skills in an industry with huge future demand.

Get paid while completing a Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical through PEER and TAFE SA, Regency Park, with on-the-job experience, hosted with leading defence employers across SA, such as: BAE Systems, Axiom Precision Manufacturing, Stärke-AMG, Levett Engineering, Supashock, MacTaggart Scott, LaserMech, Shadbolt, LAI Group and Hephaestus Global, Brook Engineering and more!! 

PEER, in partnership with the Commonwealth and South Australian Governments and TAFE SA, is delivering the Shipbuilding Employment Pathways (SEP) Initiative—designed to build Australia’s skilled workforce for naval shipbuilding, submarine, and sustainment programs.

What’s in it for you?
Paid, full-time apprenticeship
Learn from experienced industry professionals

Work with advanced CNC technology
Real career progression opportunities
Nationally recognised qualification
Supportive team environment
No HECS debt

We’re looking for people who are:
🔧 Hands-on and practical
🧠 Interested in technology or engineering
🎮 Good problem solvers
📈 Keen to learn and build a career
💬 Reliable with a positive attitude

You do NOT need previous experience to apply.

Whether you’re finishing school, looking for a career change or wanting something more hands-on than university — this could be your pathway into one of Australia’s fastest-growing industries.

🎯 Limited positions available.

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.

Key Dates:

Commencement Date: 13th July 2026

Applications close Friday 12th June 2026 - So do not delay! 

Assessment Centre and Interviews: June

Apply now and start building a career in advanced manufacturing and defence industry.