There are a number of resources currently available to ex-service personnel to assist in applying for employment opportunities. Veterans SA is committed to connecting Veterans with organisations that can assist with job hunting, applications and interview tips.
There is also an increasing number of employers who recognize the skills and attributes that Veterans can bring to their organization and are able to support Veterans moving from military service to civilian life.
StoryRight provides training to veterans in communication and presentation skills, to help them transition successfully from military service to civilian life.
Founded by veterans for veterans, the not-for-profit organisation is true to its vision: it empowers serving and ex-serving members of the Australian Defence Force, one story at a time.
Since it was established in November 2017, StoryRight has helped dozens of veterans to translate their military skills effectively, securing work and study opportunities in a range of industries.
Hosted by the University of South Australia (UniSA) at City West, StoryRight workshops are followed by networking opportunities and mentoring by younger veterans who have, themselves, transitioned successfully to civilian life.
StoryRight is led by an experienced team drawn from industry, academia, and the younger veterans’ community. Auspiced by the Friends of the Veterans Association (FOVA), StoryRight’s partners include Veterans SA, the Defence Teaming Centre, the Jamie Larcombe Centre Partnerships Hub, RSL Care and UniSA.
For more information visit www.storyright.org.
The Naval Shipbuilding College is an Australian Government initiative to ensure we build a sovereign workforce to construct, support and sustain our Future Fleet, including the Arafura-Class Offshore Patrol Vessels, Attack-Class Submarines and Hunter-Class Frigates.
The College is proud to support Veterans who wish to continue supporting the nation by pursuing fulfilling careers in the naval shipbuilding industry. Whether you require up-skilling or are job-ready, our workforce register is the gateway to a diversity of skilled and professional jobs. Register now.
As a major supplier to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Raytheon Australia believes that it has an important responsibility to give back to the broader military community in which it operates. As much as employing veterans demonstrates a commitment to the notion of mutual obligation, the company also recognises that former ADF personnel offer tremendously valuable skills and experience to private sector employers.
As a company that values the skills and experience of former ADF members, Raytheon has worked to launch Australia’s first industry-led Veteran Career Translator. This online tool allows serving and ex-serving military personnel to input their skills and service information to identify how that experience might translate across to private sector careers.
To access the Veteran Career Translator visit https://careertranslator.raytheon.com.au/
