Traineeship - Women in Defence - Defence Industry Pathway Program
1 week ago
**Women in Defence: Be empowered to launch your defence industry 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**:
- Curious, capable, and ready to take on a new challenge in the defence industry.
- Confident using computers and have a solid foundation in literacy and numeracy.
- You value teamwork, communication, and trust, and take pride in being part of something bigger than yourself.
- Reliable, resilient, and motivated to build a meaningful and rewarding career through hands-on learning.
- Safety-minded and care about creating an environment where everyone looks out for each other.
- Open to trying new things, discovering your strengths, and exploring different pathways — you might even uncover a passion you didn’t know you had
This is your chance to step into an industry that values diverse perspectives, collaboration, and growth — no experience needed, just a willingness to learn and get involved.
**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 pathways, 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**:
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?
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