Are you ready to kickstart your career in the dynamic and highly rewarding defence industry?

Do you want to help Australia build our future submarines and surface ships?

PEER, in partnership with the South Australian and Australian Governments, is pleased to announce the upcoming intake for the Defence Industry Pathways Program. We are looking for motivated, passionate, and driven Australians who are interested in pursuing a rewarding career in the defence industry.

The Opportunity

This exciting program will expose you to the career opportunities the defence industry can offer, whilst developing the skills and experience you will need to thrive in one of the world’s most innovative and high-impact sectors.

Whether you are just leaving school, recently graduated, transitioning into a new career, or seeking your next challenge, this is your opportunity to work with some of the best employers within our defence industry to gain hands-on experience and skills.

The program aims to create valuable pathways into rewarding and meaningful careers within the defence and shipbuilding sectors in roles such as:

• Manufacturing and Engineering
• Computing
• Logistics
• Technical Drawing
• Cyber Security
• Procurement
• Computer Aided Drawing

Why should you apply?

Launch Your Career: This is an exceptional opportunity to kickstart a rewarding career in shipbuilding or the defence industry.

Diverse Learning Experience: Engage in a hybrid curriculum covering vital areas within the defence industry such as cyber security, engineering, and logistics to open up career opportunities.

Pathway to Employment: Commit to this paid 12-month traineeship to get the skills and experience needed for an exciting career within the defence industry upon successful completion.

Hands-On Experience: Work alongside industry leaders and gain "real" experience in a variety of defence related industries.

Mentorship and Support: Ongoing guidance from a dedicated Apprentice and Trainee Supervisor throughout your journey, including supporting you find your next role post program.

Earn While You Learn: Receive a competitive wage during your training, including annual leave, personal leave, and superannuation, making it financially rewarding as you develop your skills.

Support along the way: PEER will work with you to customise your program to align with your defence industry career.

Exposure to different employers: You will experience different workplaces and roles to grow your skills and understanding of the opportunities available.

Get behind the fence: PEER will support you to gain baseline security clearance that will enable you to see some of the exciting thing’s, others cannot.

We are looking for candidates who are!

• Punctual and can travel to work in their own vehicle or other reliable transport
• Problem solvers, team players who have a genuine interest in the Defence Pathways
• Resilient and reliable
• Have a general awareness of Health and Safety at work.
• Computer literate and have basic level of numeracy and literacy.

If you said yes to all the above, "register you interest now"

Candidates must satisfactorily pass a National Police Clearance, Baseline Security Check (must be an Australian citizen) and medical checks including drug & alcohol screening before a formal offer of employment is provided.  Eligibility criteria apply in relation to work rights.

As a trainee you will be paid in accordance with the National Training Wage.