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
Infrastructure
ACCIONA is an investor, constructor, and operator of infrastructure assets across transport, water and energy. Their legacy in Australia dates back 100 years and includes the delivery of iconic projects for the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, Australian Naval Infrastructure, SA Water, and the Department of Defence.
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.
Security Service Providers
AMA Security and Lynx Security & Investigations are a proud South Australian Security Services Providers who deliver security services to multiple tier one corporate facilities and critical infrastructure sites. AMA Security operate in all sectors of industry and Lynx Security focuses on Mobile Patrols Operations and Investigations. Education, Healthcare, Defence, Critical Infrastructure and Utilities all form part of the services that these businesses deliver across the State of South Australia.
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.
Labour Hire
As One Labour (AOL) is a veteran-owned and operated specialised labour hire company founded by experts in tunnelling, civil construction and demolition. At AOL, they have a deep commitment to providing skilled and reliable personnel to ensure they exceed partner expectations.
Defence Industry
ASC is Australia’s submarine company. Its highly skilled staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, build and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry.
ASC built the nation’s Collins Class submarines and now sustains them. It is also delivering the Collins fleet’s Life of Type Extension; has been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines in Australia; and plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.
Advisory Services
Aurecon is a design, engineering, and advisory company. Our purpose is bringing ideas to life, to imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet.
Our strength lies in how we bring together our design, engineering, and advisory capabilities to provide our clients with integrated solutions across the entire asset lifecycle.
Technology Solutions
At Aurizn, they are reimagining possibilities for critical industries. As an Australian-owned leader in cutting-edge tech solutions, they specialise in Synthetic Test & Evaluation, Mission Enablement & Support, Decision Support & Intelligence, and Cyber Security. They deliver optimised, mission-agile, and sovereign solutions across Defence, National Security, and Critical Infrastructure.
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 is a 100% Australian and Veteran engineering and professional business employing over eighty personnel across
Australia. Core services include project management, engineering design to asset management, delivery of complex ILS programs as well as commercial work across all facets of Defence acquisition and sustainment programs.
Integrated Logistics Support
BiORG is a 100% Australian and Veteran owned business specialising in Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), Integrated Product Support (IPS) and Support Systems. Our focus is on analysing systems and assets to develop innovative support solutions that are cost effective, enhance system reliability and availability and optimise total cost of ownership.
Aerospace
Boeing Australia represents a broad portfolio of products and services in the Australian aerospace industry. Boeing plays an integral role in the region’s aerospace and defence industry as a leader in advanced manufacturing for commercial airplane components, defence systems and sustainment, training and services, research and development, and uncrewed systems. Boeing employees span Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific to support customers regionally and globally.
Advocacy Services
The CENTRE FOR RESILIENCE (C4R) is an independent, nonpartisan advocacy organisation that produces high-quality strategic policy recommendations, consultancy and training services focused on shaping a resilient, self-reliant sovereign Australia. C4R provides holistic veteran pathway support from Veteran Exit / Skills Mapping, Community Engagement, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Reskilling, Continued Support, Knowledge Retention to Greater Pathways evolution.
Integrated Security and Facilities Services
Certis Australia, a Certis Group company, is a leading outsourced services partner in Australia that designs, builds and operates multi-disciplinary smart security and integrated services.
Their multi-service offerings leverage our century-old heritage in security in Australia, and augmented by modern technologies powered by data and AI solutions. These solutions are built around our comprehensive technology development and systems integration capabilities that are fully cyber secure by design.
Local Government
The City of Salisbury is a progressive, sustainable and connected community, encompassing over 30 suburbs spanning 158.1 km2, with homes to 148,000 people. The City of Salisbury is the second most populated local government in metropolitan Adelaide and the fourth largest local government, making them one of the most significant Council areas in South Australia. They employ over 400 people, across 17 sites, including community centres, libraries and hubs, an operations centre and other community locations.
State Government
The Courts Administration Authority (CAA) administers justice on behalf of the people of South Australia. Sheriff’s Officers provide a service to all court users and contribute to the overall security of the Courts Administration Authority in relation to prisoner and court security. They are multi-skilled to perform three operational roles; in court support, court security and prisoner security.
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.
State Government
The Department for Education provides integrated, high-quality services to South Australian children and young people across early childhood, education and training. Educators and staff work in partnership with families and communities to nurture, develop and empower children and young people with the knowledge, skills and capabilities they need to become fulfilled individuals, active, compassionate citizens and lifelong learners.
State Government
The Department for Health and Wellbeing supports the Minister for Health and Wellbeing by setting policy frameworks and strategic directions for SA Health. It supports delivery of public health services, develops health policy, engages with communities and consumers, and monitors system performance through timely advice, research, and administrative support.
State Government
The Department of Human Services’ Kurlana Tapa Youth Justice Centre is a custodial facility that provides a safe and secure environment for young people mandated on court orders and police custody. Our Youth Workers and staff work to support the rehabilitation, learning and social development of young people between 10 – 18 years of age.
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.
Defence Industry
Hendon Semiconductors specialises in electronic design, manufacture of thick film hybrid, circuit card, sub-assembly and cable for Defence, Medical and Rail. Their vision is to build an Australian capability to be able to offer customers electronic engineering design and manufacture allowing them to innovate faster.
Consulting and Social Enterprise
Professional services for Defence industry, government & community: integrated logistics support, engineering, project management, training, program design and face-to-face/online delivery. Social enterprise driving employment and training opportunities for women and individuals connected to military service. Fully Australian and veteran family owned. Current workforce 100% veterans and spouses of current-serving ADF members.
Construction Worker Support
Incolink – safety net for the building and construction industry, keeping workers’ entitlements safe. Women in Construction is a government grant and collaboration involving employers, workers, RTO’s, GTO’s, and industry bodies, led by Incolink.
The initiative aims to provide support for the attraction, recruitment and retention of women in the construction industry: assisting in removing barriers to women’s participation.
Defence Contract
ISS is proud to partner with the Australian Defence Force to deliver integrated base services across Defence sites throughout South Australia and Western Australia. Our teams provide a broad range of essential services that support Defence personnel where they live, work, train and operate, including accommodation management, hospitality and catering, cleaning, transport, laundry and dry cleaning, sport and recreation, pest management, compliance, and security support.
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.
Defence Industry
JY Australia is an Indigenous and Veteran-owned professional services company with a proud and established history of supporting Defence and the broader Defence industry. We provide a diverse range of specialised services, with a primary focus on consultancy for Defence and Government sectors. Additionally, JY has developed and delivers impactful Indigenous programs.
Physiotherapy
Kieser is a network of physiotherapy and strength training clinics dedicated to building a stronger Australia. Combining clinical expertise with personalised strength programs, we help individuals reduce pain, improve mobility, and build strength. Our team works to support lasting physical wellbeing, enabling members to stay active and enjoy everyday life.
Science, Technology & Engineering Solutions
KBR is invested in the economic prosperity, energy transformation, defence and security of Australia. For more than 65 years, KBR has played an integral role in some of Australia’s largest and most complex nation building projects. KBR provides science, technology and engineering that delivers leading edge security and sustainability solutions for the government and other customers.
Construction
Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects. In Australia, we’ve proudly operated under the Laing O’Rourke banner for over 20 years, building on more than 70 years of local expertise. Driven by our purpose – pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, in service of humanity – we create safer hospitals, cleaner water, secure defence facilities, and better-connected cities. Backed by global strength and deep local roots, our unique operating model combines cutting-edge technology with modern methods of construction to deliver certainty for clients and transform how infrastructure is engineered and built. We also build meaningful careers and inclusive workplaces where people thrive.
That’s the Power of Experience.
Investment Management, Development, Construction
Lendlease is an integrated real estate group delivering investment, development 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.
Infrastructure Solutions
Omni is an Australian-owned business focused on delivering innovative defence, national security, intelligence and critical infrastructure solutions to further our national interest. Their locally based, expert teams deliver cutting-edge technology and pioneering solutions in support of Australia’s sovereign capability.
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.
Group Training Organisation
PEER is a non-profit industry-based organisation, a Group Training Organisation (GTO) and an award-winning Registered Training Organisation (RTO). PEER also provides training and experience across various sectors of the defence industry, through the Defence Industry Pathways Program (DIPP) and the Shipbuilding Employment Pathways Initiative (SEP).
Allied Health Services
Proactive Health supports Veterans rehabilitation through allied health services including Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy, Dietetics, Podiatry and more across SA. While our services are available to the broader community we have a particular passion for supporting Veterans in the many physical and mental health challenges they are facing during and post service.
Defence
QinetiQ is a global defence and security company and employs more than 8500 people in more than 50 locations around the world. We offer our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products and help solve some of their most challenging problems.
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
Established in 1982, Robert Bird Group is a global consulting engineering firm with over 865 employees across twelve offices. A member of the Surbana Jurong Group, we are committed to delivering our clients vision through the relentless pursuit of engineering excellence across all projects. Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Virtual Design & Construction.
Project Management Consulting
RPS defines, shapes and manages infrastructure, development and resources projects throughout Australia and the Asia Pacific. From Defence capital facilities to transport infrastructure initiatives that keep cities moving, from South Australian community initiatives 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.
Service Delivery
Serco values the dedication, perspective, skills, and leadership that you, as a Veteran or Reservist, can bring to their teams and wider business. The work they do has touched the lives of millions in Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong, and offers unique opportunities to leverage your skills across their core capabilities in Community Services, Defence, Health, Justice, and Maritime.
Human Resources
Solutions To Spec is the outsourced HR department for many small and medium sized businesses across a diverse range of industries, across Australia. They provide practical people management advice, guidance and hands-on support to ensure effective, compliant practices are in place and people leaders are developing their skills.
Emergency Services
South Australia Police is an organisation with a proud history and an exciting vision for the future. While we continue to develop our capacity to respond to challenges, we aspire to provide the best policing services to meet the changing needs and expectations of South Australians.
Technology Development
Swordfish Computing is an Adelaide-based, Australian-owned technology development company delivering software engineering, systems engineering, data science, and applied science solutions for Defence. We support Defence research and capability development across C2, EW, autonomy, simulation, AI-enabled systems, and emerging technologies. Built on a culture of competence, professionalism, and collaboration, our team is united by a commitment to solving complex challenges and delivering trusted, sovereign capabilities that help Defence build Operational edge.
Vocational Education and Training
TAFE SA offers a wide range of courses delivered full-time, part-time, online, or in the workplace to suit different learning needs. Our strong partnerships with industry ensure that training is aligned with current workforce demands, equipping students with the skills employer’s value. With options for skills recognition and credit transfer, students can fast-track their qualifications and reach their goals sooner.
Recruitment Services
TESS Search Partners, a team of Executive Search experts, are dedicated to connecting leading global companies with top-tier professionals to drive business transformation. With a strong commitment to Connection, Collaboration and Community, they partner with businesses across growth industries to deliver successful permanent recruitment and executive appointments across Australia.
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.
Infrastructure Services
Ventia is a leading essential infrastructure services provider that makes infrastructure work for communities. They have a large and diverse workforce of more than 35,000 people and operate in over 400 sites across Australia and New Zealand, enabling them to deliver an extensive range of services for our clients and communities.
Recruitment Services
Warrung are proud to be an Australian Indigenous and Veteran owned and operated recruitment company based on Kaurna Country (Adelaide, South Australia). Their mission is to create meaningful connections between employers and talent from all backgrounds by honouring integrity, diversity, community and Country. They specialise in recruitment for complex and high-risk industries including defence, mining and government.
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.
ICT Services
Willyama Services is a 100% veteran and Indigenous owned consultancy and compliance firm offering a broad range of specialist and indigenous-centric services nationwide. Their service offering includes business strategy and consulting, enterprise cybersecurity, governance, risk and compliance, security testing and assurance and technology supply and deployment.
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