The Defence Industry Pathways Program is a 12-month traineeship that awards graduates with a 52904WA Certificate III in Defence Industry Pathways. This program provides hands-on training and experience across various sectors of the defence industry, including manufacturing and engineering, computing, logistics, procurement, technical drawing and computer-aided design (CAD).
Throughout the Program, trainees attend block training at SM TAFE campuses and gain valuable real-world experience through three 12-week work placements with our defence industry partners, preparing them for diverse and rewarding career pathways within the sector.
How do I apply?
The Defence Industry Pathways Program has rapidly established a reputation for excellence. Over the past three years, more than 100 trainees have graduated, with many now securing fulfilling full-time roles in the defence industry. Graduates of the program have gone on to secure a variety of positions, ranging from technical trades to business support roles. These roles include apprentice fabricators, electronics technicians, project administrators and health and safety advisors, reflecting the diverse career pathways available within the defence industry.
MEGT Australia are responsible for the recruitment and management of trainees. If you would like to apply, please follow the below link to MEGT Australia’s recruitment form.
Hear from our graduated trainees and host employers!
Watch the videos below to hear what graduates from the program have to say, and hear advice from some of our industry partners.
Conor Rossiter
Graduate of Defence Industry Pathways Program, now employed as a Project Administrator at Austal Ships
Imogen Troeger
Graduate of Defence Industry Pathways Program, now employed as a Junior Field Service Technician at Thales
Myles Arnup
Graduate of Defence Industry Pathways Program, now employed as an Electronics Technician at L3Harris
Angela Dann
Graduate of Defence Industry Pathways Program, now employed as a Supply Support Assistant at Raytheon Australia
Jaimee Shaw
Graduate of Defence Industry Pathways Program Administration Assistant at Marine Technicians Australia
Edmond Chan
Talent Acquisition Manager at L3 Harris talks about the Defence Industry Pathways Program
Phil Stephan
Maintenance Manager at Thales talks about the Defence Industry Pathways Program
Brian Kennedy
National Drafting Office Manager at BAE Systems Australia talks about the Defence Industry Pathways Program
Defence Industry partners
Thanks to our current defence industry partners who are hosting our trainees:
For more information
If you would like to hear more information or have any further questions on the Defence Industry Pathways Program, please contact MEGT Australia on 13 47 67 or rmssupport@megt.com.au.
Please also follow our dedicated Defence Industry Pathways Program(opens in a new tab) page on LinkedIn to stay current with news about the program.