Women in Defence: Launch Your Career with the Defence Industry Pathway Program Traineeship
Create your future in a growing industry – no experience necessary!
PEER, in collaboration with the Commonwealth and Australian Governments, are excited to offer South Australian women an outstanding opportunity to step into a dynamic and rewarding career pathway through a 12-month, paid Certificate III traineeship – combining study, real-world experience, and mentorship.
Your journey starts here:
Through a mix of on-campus study at TAFE SA (Regency Park) and practical work placements with leading employers in the defence industry in various locations in SA, you’ll gain the skills, experience, and confidence to thrive.
About the Traineeship
Explore Your Passions – Get hands-on experience across administration, IT, cyber security, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, procurement, and technical drawing (CAD).
Pathway to a Career – Build the skills that the defence industry is looking for and open the door to future employment.
Support Every Step of the Way – Dedicated mentors, coaches, and supervisors will be by your side to support and guide you.
Earn While You Learn – Enjoy a competitive wage, plus annual leave, personal leave, and superannuation as you build your future.
Real Industry Experience – Rotate through a variety of workplaces and roles, building a strong professional network.
Exclusive Industry Access – Participate in industry immersion activities and gain a Baseline Security Clearance – a key step toward exciting career opportunities.
We are passionate about welcoming women from all backgrounds who are:
- Punctual and can travel to work in their own vehicle or have other reliable transport arrangement
- Problem solvers and team players who have a genuine interest in the defence industry
- Resilient, reliable and committed
- Have a general awareness of Health and Safety at work
- Computer literate and have a sound level of numeracy and literacy.
Why Choose Defence Industry?
The defence industry is a thriving and diverse sector that values innovation, collaboration, and resilience. It offers a wide variety of career paths, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real impact. With Australia’s defence sector rapidly expanding, there’s never been a better time for women to step forward and shape the future.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Australian citizenship is required (for security clearance purposes)
- Ability to pass a National Police Clearance, Baseline Security Check, and a medical including drug and alcohol screening
As a trainee you will be paid in accordance with the National Training Wage.
The Defence Industry Pathways Program has quickly built a reputation of excellence. Over 100 trainees have graduated over the past three years in Western Australia, many of them having now moved onto fulfilling full time roles within the defence industry. Will you be the next success story? Apply today.