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On Point: Supporting the transition of veterans into post-service careers
Veterans often face a troubling transition from their time in uniform. As Australia’s defence industry continues to develop and the national...
June 25 2019
Graduates hunt frigate opportunities at Osborne
Fifty graduates visited the Osborne Naval Shipyard this week to learn more about the newest part of BAE Systems' business, ASC Shipbuilding, and witnessed first-hand the...
June 21 2019
PODCAST: Utilising technology to save the lives of military veterans, Chris Rhyss Edwards, Soldier.ly
Veteran Chris Rhyss Edwards came within moments of taking his own life. In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, he recounts how it was an SMS at exactly the right...
June 13 2019
Navy work experience opens students’ eyes to defence careers
Six Casuarina Senior College students have gained valuable insight into Defence careers through a hands-on work experience week with the Royal Australian Navy, developed...
June 12 2019
Lockheed, RDA Hunter, University of Newcastle to grow future defence workforce
A new partnership between Lockheed Martin Australia (LMA), Regional Development Australia (RDA) Hunter and the University of Newcastle will help to develop the “future...
February 27 2019
NSC creates naval shipbuilding careers for SA students
With South Australia’s naval shipbuilding industry booming, local students are capitalising on the opportunities being offered by the Naval Shipbuilding College and the...
February 18 2019
Government encourages women to pursue careers in Defence
The federal government has launched a number of videos encouraging young Australian women interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics to consider a career...
February 13 2019
University of Canberra extends MoU with security consortium
The University of Canberra (UC) has increased a memorandum of understanding with the MicroSecure Corporation and Vertical Scope Defence Industry Recruitment partnership...
February 12 2019
Aussie munitions manufacturer supports next-gen ADF training
Queensland-based munitions company NIOA has taken on two ADF interns to provide next-generation training support and offer a glimpse of how the defence industry works.
February 07 2019
Winners announced for submariner competition
Minister for Defence Personnel, Darren Chester has announced the eight winners of Defence’s national competition to experience a career as a submariner, a program that...
February 07 2019
BAE double graduate intake for defence and security business
Over 80 graduates have started working at BAE Systems Australia’s national defence and security business this week, more than double employed by the company last year.
February 05 2019
Applications open for 2019 Defence and Industry Study Course
The Department of Defence has requested applications for the 2019 Defence and Industry Study Course (DISC) to support the development of Australia’s defence industry...
January 11 2019
ADF recruitment contract extended
Minister for Defence Personnel Darren Chester has announced a two-year extension to the recruitment services contract with ManpowerGroup.
January 11 2019
Shipbuilders combine forces to develop skilled Aussie workforce
OPV prime contractor Lürssen Australia and shipbuilders ASC and Civmec have awarded 12 scholarships to support the construction of the Royal Australian Navy’s new...
December 13 2018
New UniSA professorship opens door for defence collaborations
A new co-chair professorship between the University of South Australia (UniSA) and the Brittany region of France has opened the door for future collaborations with the...
November 26 2018
STEM program provides pathway to defence industry
P-TECH’s educational program in Australia is proving a success, with students around the country afforded direct access to defence companies and helping them start...
November 22 2018
Boeing scholarship to support entry for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
Boeing Defence Australia has partnered with Aviation Australia to start a program that provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with the training required to...
November 15 2018
UniSA and Saab team up to showcase VR virtual field hospital for ADF project
The University of South Australia (UniSA) and Saab are partnering up to show visitors a rare insight into how field hospitals work in disaster zones, all in augmented reality...
November 12 2018
US Air Force funds Flinders University response to cluttered airspace question
Specialists at Flinders University and the US Air Force are looking to unlock the mysteries of insect neuroscience, which could help aircraft operators react quicker to...
November 09 2018
Transforming the careers and lives of veterans
Government and industry are collaborating to help thousands of ex-service men and women across Australia, who are set to benefit from a new initiative to connect them with...
November 05 2018
