As a leading defence and security company, BAE Systems Australia delivers advanced technologies that support Australia's national security and defence capability.
In South Australia, the company plays a critical role in major defence programs, including the Hunter Class Frigate Program and the AUKUS submarine initiative, requiring a highly skilled and future-focused workforce.
With more than 7,000 employees across Australia, BAE Systems Australia has embedded learning and development into its organisational culture, investing in VET to build capability at every career stage.
Early career pathways, including apprenticeships, traineeships and graduate programs, are central to the company's workforce strategy, creating a pipeline of skilled workers for complex naval shipbuilding and defence projects.
Through partnerships with registered training organisations delivering more than 650 nationally recognised qualifications and skill sets, BAE Systems Australia provides employees with opportunities to develop specialised technical expertise and transferable skills.
By combining large-scale workforce development with long-term industry investment, BAE Systems Australia is helping build the skilled, resilient and sovereign workforce needed to support Australia's future defence capability.