South Australian Government Grants to Build Workforce Skills in the Defence Industry
The South Australian Government is supporting businesses in the defence industry to build their future workforce capabilities through a new flagship program linking university students with industry.
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Small and medium sized businesses can access grants of up to $2,500 to support the placement of eligible university students for periods of three to six months in roles such as engineering design and digital transformation.
As an employer in the defence industry, you can tap into the skills and knowledge of penultimate and final year university students completing a degree in a defence relevant science, technology, engineering and/or maths field.
By supporting the placement of these high-calibre students, you can build your future workforce, enhance your company’s innovation and research capacity, and grow the quality of expertise of graduates emerging from our universities.
Participating students will receive a scholarship grant to cover the costs associated with their placement, including transport, accommodation, work-specific attire, study materials and other related expenses.
The South Australian Defence Industry Connection Program is designed to support the defence industry and its suppliers to build the in-demand skills, knowledge and experience through work-based learning opportunities for university students and addressing areas of skill shortage.
The Australian Industry Group is delivering this program on behalf of the South Australian Government.
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If your company is seeking advice or assistance in relation to the defence industry, please visit these websites:
An employer guide to work activities for students
Ai Group has produced this advice for companies looking to place higher education students within their organisation. From how to get started to frequently asked questions, this is an invaluable resource for all host companies engaging universities for research or project work.
Advice from the Fair Work Ombudsman regarding student placements
The Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman has produced a fact sheet for employers providing vocational placements to students.
Working Securely with Defence: A Guide to Defence
Working Securely with Defence is a guide to Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) membership and is designed to help any business or organisation that would like to work with or expand their engagement with Defence and Defence industry.
Developed by the Security Working Group of the Ai Group Defence Council in cooperation with the Department of Defence, the purpose of the guide is to:
- provide the pathway for your business to become eligible for classified and sensitive Defence work through participation in the DISP;
- provide practical guidance, tools and expert advice to help protect Australian organisations from a range of security threats;
- help build the competitiveness and security resilience of the Defence industry sector through good security practices; and
- assure international investors and partners of industry’s commitment to Defence security.
For more information about the previous South Australian defence industry scholarship program, an information session for industry was held and recorded on 1 March 2023. For further information, please contact dicp@aigroup.com.au