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Defence Industry Pathway Program Traineeship No Experience Required - Blue and White Collar Opportunities

Peer

The Role

Overview

12‑month paid traineeship gaining defence industry skills across multiple fields

Requirements

  • driver's licence
  • computer literacy
  • cad
  • teamwork
  • 12‑month
  • defence

What You Bring

-You are punctual and can travel to work in your own vehicle or have other reliable transport. A drivers licence is required (P’s at a minimum, or L’s with P’s within 3 months). -Computer literate with a sound level of numeracy and literacy. -Ideal for anyone considering a career in construction and maintenance of nuclear powered submarines, naval fleet and/or the defence industry. -You thrive in a team setting, understand the importance of communication and trust, and take pride in contributing to a collective mission within the Defence industry. -12-month commitment with high potential for ongoing employment within defence industry upon successful completion. -Enjoy a diverse curriculum which includes an introduction to: Manufacturing and engineering, administration, IT, Warehousing and logistics, procurement and supply chain, and technical & computer aided drawing (CAD). -Reliable, resilient, and motivated to put in the hard work needed to build a strong and rewarding career.

Benefits

-Be paid for the duration of the traineeship (includes annual leave, personal leave and superannuation). -Gain work experience at a variety of defence industry companies located at various SA locations. -You have an open mind and are willing to try everything! This is an amazing opportunity to learn what you like and are good at, and maybe what you don’t like! You may even find a passion for a career that you never even knew existed! -Receive ongoing support and guidance from dedicated mentors, coaches, and educators throughout the traineeship.

The Company

About Peer

-Championing quality trade careers since 1986 through dual roles as a Group Training Organisation and Registered Training Organisation. -Crafts tailored apprenticeship pathways in construction and defence, blending on-job experience with technical schooling. -Delivers hands-on education in electrical, plumbing, data communications, refrigeration & air-conditioning, engineering-mechanical, and fabrication through a Centre of Excellence. -Embeds students in real workplaces from day one, ensuring readiness for direct employment after training. -Flexible delivery model combines on-site, classroom, and online learning, making trade education accessible.

Sector Specialisms

Community and arts services

Housing and homelessness services

Construction industries

Veterans, emergency, and other first responder services

General health

Family and domestic violence services

Gender and LGBTQIA+ services

Disability services

Universities and other post-secondary education and training sectors

Mental health

Suicide prevention

Alcohol and other drug use

Security Clearance

-must pass a national police clearance -baseline security check (must be an australian citizen) -medical checks including drug & alcohol screening