Early Careers Supervisor

We are proud to become a new Department of Defence partner, offering career opportunities to support the maintenance of defence base services in the Northern Territory and South Australia.

We have a role available for a Early Careers Supervisor in our Defence division. This is a permanent full-time position based at any major Defence base across SA & NT.

About us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries - we keep communities connected.

Your next role comes with these perks:

• Career development – we offer growth opportunities and support internal mobility. You will have access to skill enhancement through our online learning system and onsite training.

• Access - discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.

• Paid leave - parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.

• Culture – we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition. You will play a key role in building the culture of our new team.

About the role

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future workforce of the Defence sector by overseeing the development, performance, and wellbeing of apprentices, trainees, and graduate employees.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and support apprentices, trainees, and graduates across diverse Defence sites and disciplines, ensuring their growth aligns with both organisational goals and technical standards.

• Facilitate structured development through regular feedback sessions, performance evaluations, and career planning conversations.

• Track individual progress against training plans, competency frameworks, and defined development objectives.

• Manage onboarding and induction processes, including rotational placements, to deliver a seamless and engaging early career experience.

• Foster a culture of safety, inclusion, and high performance that embodies Defence values.

• Assess learning needs and enable access to tailored development opportunities, workshops, and mentoring programs.

• Drive continuous improvement of early career initiatives, contributing to the evolution of programs, policies, and support systems.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Formal qualifications in education, human resources, workforce development, or a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or equivalent).

• Proven track record in supervising and mentoring apprentices, trainees, or graduate-level employees.

• In-depth knowledge of vocational education systems and early career development methodologies.

• Exceptional interpersonal and coaching abilities, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Skilled in managing competing priorities while cultivating a positive and inclusive learning environment.

You must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.

How to apply

Please submit your interest with the apply button where you will be directed to create a profile on our system.

We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups. Applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please email