{"id":8098,"date":"2021-07-14T03:42:26","date_gmt":"2021-07-14T03:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorecareers.emotedigital.com.au\/industry\/defence\/"},"modified":"2022-03-09T04:29:23","modified_gmt":"2022-03-09T04:29:23","slug":"defence","status":"publish","type":"ra-industry","link":"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.nz\/industry\/defence\/","title":{"rendered":"Defence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Australian Defence Force offers an incredible variety of roles, fulfilling both defence and peacetime services. Across the Navy, Army and Air Force, and public services within the Department of Defence, there\u2019s a wealth of careers to explore.<\/p>\n<p>Whether on base, land or at sea, no two days are the same as you\u2019ll use your training and skills to support communities in need and work to ensure a safe and secure home for all. There are opportunities to suit every lifestyle and skillset:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In the Navy, you&#8217;ll be a member of a supportive community, travelling the world and exploring new cultures.<\/li>\n<li>In the Army, you&#8217;ll take part in exercises in Australia and overseas, preparing you for your role at the forefront of response.<\/li>\n<li>In the Air Force, you could work with cutting edge aero technology, assisting with aeromedical evacuations anywhere in the world.<\/li>\n<li>In the Department of Defence, you could assist with anything from clerical administration to engineering, human resources to technology or naval shipbuilding!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Roles span anything from temporary contract workers to traditional employee contracts and long-term organisational functions. Employees in defence careers are heavily supported to continue with their professional development following initial training. Many secure nationally recognised qualifications alongside working full-time, setting them up for ongoing success and professional growth.<\/p>\n<p>Coupled with professional growth, the Australian Government is investing $200 billion in Australia\u2019s defence capability, making this a highly sustainable choice for long-term job security. As well as traditional careers in administration, combat and intelligence, areas of need and potential skill shortages include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Engineering (for ships, submarines and aircraft vehicles).<\/li>\n<li>Intelligence and Surveillance<\/li>\n<li>Information Technology and Cyber Security<\/li>\n<li>Technical Design and Construction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There\u2019s lots of potential for growth and opportunity to build a long-term stable career. This includes paid degree pathway and early career entry through school-leaver and apprenticeship schemes.<\/p>\n<p>Entry into the sector is as varied as the roles available, so no matter what academic pathway you choose to pursue, there\u2019ll be an opportunity to get started with a career in the defence sector!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"content-type":""},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ra-industry\/8098"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ra-industry"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ra-industry"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8098"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}