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Reputation and building from the ground up – building an engaged, customer-focused workforce
Focusing on the customer is pivotal in any industry that requires outcomes and the defence industry is no different, and with the stakes so high,...
August 03 2023
Opinion: Many hands make light work and the whole-of-nation opportunities of defence industry
Delivering AUKUS and a competitive defence industrial base ultimately depends on the skills, competency, and vibrance of Australia’s skilled workforce which is why it...
August 03 2023
Tackling the Defence and defence industry workforce challenges: DSR
Just how is the Commonwealth ameliorating Defence and defence industry’s workforce shortages?
August 03 2023
Babcock investing heavily in its STEM workforce to meet defence and security challenges
Science and technology are at the heart of Australia’s defence capability, with engineers critical to how the nation will meet growing defence and security challenges....
July 28 2023
A career at Northrop Grumman Australia. What’s Your Possible?
There’s been a tangible shift in Northrop Grumman in Australia, as a business and as a place to work – and, with it, a renewed sense of purpose and opportunity.
July 27 2023
Reserve employers recognised at Employer Support Awards
The defence industry has gathered to recognise supportive civilian employers during the ACT and South-East NSW Employer Support Awards earlier this month.
July 18 2023
Commonwealth establishes nuclear submarine Early Careers Program
The Commonwealth, together with ASC, will help develop tomorrow’s workforce with the new Early Careers Program, providing up-and-coming professionals with the skills...
July 10 2023
Australian Submarine Agency officially established
The federal government has officially launched the Australian Submarine Agency as the country moves towards conventionally-armed nuclear-powered submarines.
July 03 2023
Prince of Wales Awards open for reserves and employers
Applications are now open for the 2024 Prince of Wales Awards to recognise outstanding contributions made by reservists and civilian employers to Defence capability.
June 19 2023
Defence moves to boost women’s participation in STEM programs
Defence has announced its work towards implementing a 50 per cent target for women’s participation across key research and innovation career pathways to better leverage...
June 08 2023
UK’s Barrow-in-Furness gives a glimpse of Australia’s future subs program
Opinion: While it’s a lovely town, Barrow-in-Furness shows that the assembly of nuclear submarines will not create a vibrant local economy outside the walls of the...
June 07 2023
Quarter of defence industry workforce ‘quietly’ seeking new role
The inaugural Defence Connect Australian Defence Industry Report has revealed that nearly a quarter of employees are now “quietly” seeking new employment...
May 31 2023
Initial findings from Defence Connect’s Australian Defence Industry Report revealed
The first round of findings from the inaugural Defence Connect Australian Defence Industry Report, conducted by Defence Connect’s research arm, Momentum Intelligence,...
May 30 2023
BAE Systems welcomes aerospace workforce boost to Williamtown
BAE Systems Australia has welcomed its largest group of aerospace apprentices and first cohort of trainee aircraft engineers to support the Royal Australian Air Force’s...
May 04 2023
Defence industry opportunities abound for university grads
University graduates are giving their career a kickstart with internships in the Australian defence industry.
April 05 2023
Getting our workforce match fit: How can Australia build the AUKUS submarine workforce?
Australia’s future nuclear-powered submarine fleet is described as the most complex and ambitious nation-building program in our history, placing immense strain on our...
April 03 2023
SA uni students graduate from Defence Industry Scholarship Program
Thirty-six South Australian university students have graduated from the SA government’s Defence Industry Scholarship Program, with participants receiving grants to...
March 28 2023
BAE showcases job opportunities at Avalon
BAE Systems Australia is inviting university students, veterans, and their families who are attending Avalon 2023 to come and learn more about the job opportunities on offer...
February 27 2023
New report touts ‘AUKUS visa’
The introduction of an “AUKUS visa” is among a raft of recommendations proposed to support a “transformation” of Australia’s sovereign defence...
November 29 2022
First Babcock Defence Industry Pathways Program graduate secures employment
Babcock has welcomed its first Defence Industry Pathways Program graduate employee at Babcock Australasia’s Henderson base in Western Australia.
November 08 2022
