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Traineeship Women in Defence

PEER

Adelaide, South Australia, AustraliaOn Site

Original Job Summary

About Traineeship Women in Defence

Be empowered to launch your defence industry career with the Defence Industry Pathway Program Traineeship! This 12-month, paid Certificate III traineeship combines study, real-world experience, and mentorship.

Your Journey Starts Here

Study on-campus at TAFE SA (Regency Park) and gain practical work placements with leading employers across South Australia. Participants will explore administration, IT, cyber security, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, procurement, and technical drawing (CAD).

What You Gain

  • Hands-on experience across diverse defence industry roles
  • Pathway to future full-time employment in the defence sector
  • Mentorship and support from dedicated coaches and supervisors
  • Competitive National Training Wage with additional benefits
  • Opportunity to obtain a Baseline Security Clearance

Eligibility & Requirements

Candidates must pass a National Police Clearance, Baseline Security Check (Australian citizenship required), and medical checks including drug & alcohol screening. Work rights apply.

Key skills/competency

  • Administration
  • IT
  • Cyber Security
  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Logistics
  • Procurement
  • CAD
  • Mentorship
  • Teamwork

How to Get Hired at PEER

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight relevant study and transferable skills.
  • Network strategically: Connect with industry professionals on LinkedIn.
  • Research PEER: Understand their collaboration with government bodies.
  • Prepare for interviews: Review technical and situational questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review basics of IT and cyber security.
Understand technical drawing principles (CAD).
Familiarize with engineering and manufacturing concepts.
Study logistics and procurement fundamentals.

Behavioral Questions

Discuss teamwork experiences.
Explain conflict resolution methods.
Describe handling challenging tasks.
Share examples of self-motivation.