The South Australian Veteran Employer Network brings together employers with a genuine interest and commitment to improving employment outcomes for veterans and their partners.
The network was established following discussions between Veterans SA and local employers of veterans who identified a need for a mechanism to connect like-minded employers, build relationships across organisations and promote the value of veteran/partner employment.
The objective of the network is to improve employment outcomes for veterans and defence/veteran partners in South Australia through networking, candidate sharing, and mentoring and guidance for other veteran employers.
Functions of the network include:
- Relationship Building – foster non-competitive, collaborative relationships amongst employers within the Network through participation in regular network meetings/events.
- Awareness and Education – promote a strengths-based approach to veteran employment to counter negative stereotypes within organisations/businesses, leadership, HR teams, the veteran community and the wider employment sector.
- Promoting Best Practice – mentor and support organisations and businesses seeking to employ and retain veterans, including best practice around recruitment, workplace support and defence/veteran cultural awareness.
- Candidate Sharing – with permission, sharing contact details for potential employees between members of the Network, to maximise the chances of successful employment outcomes.
If your organisation is interested in joining the network, please complete the application form, or contact us to discuss your eligibility.
The following companies are current members of the SA Veteran Employer Network
Education
Aimpoint RPL is a Registered Training Organisation that aims to empowers Defence members with tailored programs, recognising prior learning and enhancing skills for civilian transition or career growth.
Discounts
APOD is an Australian owned and operated organisation founded by veteran families, for veteran families that works with businesses of all sizes to deliver exclusive offers to serving Australian Defence Force personnel, reservists, allied forces, veterans and their immediate family members.
Defence Industry
Babcock Australasia is a Defence, Aviation and Critical Services company operating across Australia and New Zealand. They deliver vital services and manage complex assets on behalf of our customers – supporting national defence, saving lives and protecting communities.
Defence Industry
BAE Systems is a versatile defence and security company. From air and maritime sustainment to shipbuilding, the company has a long and proud heritage of providing advanced defence technology which protects both people and national security, keeping critical information and infrastructure secure.
Defence
Bastion Defence is a 100% Australian and Veteran owned business with over sixty highly skilled Defence professionals delivering capability nationwide. The brand is Maritime with service offerings including technical, asset management, commercial and legal services for maritime assets throughout the product lifecycle.
Aerospace
Boeing has a broad portfolio in Australian aerospace, with over 5000 employees and an extensive supply chain supporting advanced manufacturing of commercial aircraft composite components, defence systems design and development, modelling and simulation, research and development, support and training, and uncrewed systems.
Local Government
The City of Salisbury is a progressive, sustainable and connected community, with the availability of land for residential and industrial development, an abundance of parks and recreational facilities, university and TAFE campuses, the Edinburgh Defence Precinct, and major transport hubs.
Banking
Commonwealth Bank is one of four major banking organisations in Australia offering customers personal banking, business solutions and institutional banking through a portfolio of financial services brands and businesses.
State Government
The Department for Correctional Services (DCS) plays an essential role in supporting the vision that South Australian neighbourhoods will be safe and welcoming places where people can live active and healthy lives and feel part of the community. DCS is responsible for prisoners and offenders while in custody and for ongoing supervision, rehabilitation and reintegration support into the community.
Defence Industry
DEWC Services is a veteran-owned and operated company based in South Australia. Leadership is driven by a passion to build a community of C4ISREW practitioners who are eager to use their vast experience and skills to contribute to protecting Australia and its national interests.
Integrated Services
Downer designs, builds and sustains assets, infrastructure and facilities and we are the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. The company employs approximately 32,000 people across more than 300 sites, primarily in Australia and New Zealand.
Property
JLL is a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company that has been helping clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties for over 200 years. With operations in over 80 countries around the world, JLL is driven by its purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, helping clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAY.
Development & Construction
Lendlease is a global, integrated real estate group delivering investment, development, design and construction projects.
Engineering
Lucid is an established national engineering consultancy that employs professionals in offices located in throughout Australia. The company specialises in the provision of advisory, project management and engineering services of projects that are unique, complex and engineering intensive.
Defence Industry
Mellori Solutions brings a highly strategic, real-world approach to Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) testing, training and technology, helping EW practitioners build skills, confidence and a sharp strategic edge when operating across this demanding environment.
Emergency Services
The South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) is responsible for protecting the community from the effects of fire, road crashes, chemical incidents and other emergencies. Its role includes prevention, education, preparedness, response and recovery. There are 20 metropolitan stations and 17 stations located in larger regional centres.
Aerospace
The PAC team is comprised of professional engineers, operators, and technical specialists in cyber security, information and communications technology, aviation software and systems, mission planning, and business operations with experience in Defence, Government, and civilian organisations.
Defence
Para Bellum Solutions is a veteran-owned strategy, project management, market and business development, and workforce solutions consulting firm focused on delivering value and superior capability for clients in the Defence and Space sector.
Motor, Insurance & Travel
RAA is a proudly SA-based organisation, offering a range of motor, home, and travel services to more than 815,000 members as well as electric-vehicle charging, solar and Battery products and services. RAA is one of the state’s largest employers with more than 1400 employees working collectively with the common goal to keep its members moving.
Defence Industry
Raytheon Australia is a provider of whole-of-life capabilities for the Australian Defence Force. With an in-country history spanning two decades, Raytheon has become a trusted capability partner for Australia’s defence.
Consulting and Engineering
RPS, A Tetra Tech Company, defines, shapes and manages infrastructure, development and resources projects throughout Australia and the Asia Pacific.
From transport infrastructure initiatives that keep cities moving to renewable energy investments that will power the future, RPS collaborates with industry, government and the community to take critical projects from ideas to reality.
Defence Industry
Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and solutions from military defence in all domains to civil security. Saab’s market offering is broad and consists of complex systems involving extensive research and development as well as services with a high degree of repetition.
South Australian Police (SAPOL)
Emergency Services
SAPOL provides a range of policing services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to keep South Australians safe. The department comprises 6000 employees who work to protect and reassure individuals and communities across the state.
State Government
The South Australian Government values the great contribution the veteran community makes to our state so if you are considering or have recently left the Australian Defence Force, there are many opportunities you could explore.
Consulting
Tetra Tech delivers complex international development projects in regions faced with unique challenges that require very particular expertise. Clients in the public and private sector call on Tetra Tech to help find sustainable solutions to international development challenges.
Banking
Westpac Group is one of four major banking organisations in Australia, providing a broad range of consumer, business and institutional banking and wealth management services through a portfolio of financial services brands and businesses.
