If you’re interested in the technologies of the future the Defence industry might be right up your alley. The Defence industry is focused on the research, development and production of technologically advanced products and services to support Australia’s armed forces.
Defence isn’t only about the army, navy and airforce!
South Australia is the Defence State of Australia – the hub of an industry that is at the cutting edge of new technologies, software and systems. If you like to get creative and you are always coming up with new ideas, the Defence industry can offer you a fascinating, rewarding and well-paid career.
Some typical Defence jobs include:
- Aerospace Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
- Naval Architects
- Design Technicians
- IT Specialists
- Computer Scientists and many more
Five Fast Defence Facts
1. The Defence industry involves developing systems and equipment prototypes for aircraft, shipbuilding, navigation systems and computer control systems as well as products for planes and submarines!
2. The Defence industry contributes more than $1 billion to South Australia every year
3. 72 % of Australian defence companies are located in Adelaide.
4. Defence company, BAE Systems, recently secured a $40 million contract to build anti-ship missile defence technology to be used by the Australian, US and Canadian defence forces.
5. In the past five years South Australia has secured billions of dollars worth of new defence and security projects that will provide significant employment opportunities for many years to come.
For more information, see how Theo’s passion for art and tech studies led him to a career in Defence. Check out his story at Career Journeys!
