Job vacancies, volunteering & Training Opportunities

  • Site Manager - Full time

    Myambat - NSW

    Our Explosive Ordnance Services team assists the Australian Defence Force with the storage, distribution, maintenance and disposal of these systems, across Australia.

    If you have a passion for people and process management and a strong background in operations, this could be an opportunity for you.

    The role comes with many attractive benefits including relocation assistance.

    Applications close 31 May 2024

  • Technology Specialist - Defence

    Locations: Canberra / Penrith NSW

    C4i Solutions is a 100% Sovereign and Veteran owned business, providing tailored and results-driven ICT, Cyber Security and Digital solutions, with a strong emphasis on being customer-focused and providing market-leading value for money to Government and Industry. C4i Solutions are seeking expressions of interest from experienced Defence ICT professionals for permanent and contracting opportunities. You will provide a range of technical advisory duties supporting clients in Defence and Govt, either on client site or back of office.

  • Plant Operator 2 - Rural

    Location: West Wyalong NSW

    Bland Shire Council are currently seeking a Plant Operator 2 – Rural, to assist in the maintenance and construction of Councils infrastructure including but not limited to roads, parks, reserves, recreational area, cemeteries, sewerage works, landfills and other infrastructure assets.

    What we are looking for in you:

    • Driver’s Licence Class “Heavy Rigid”

    • NSW Construction Induction “White” Card

  • Plant Operator 2 - Town and Village Maintenance

    Location: West Wyalong NSW

    Bland Shire Council are currently seeking a Plant Operator 2 to assist with the maintenance of parks, gardens, sporting field operations and all urban areas within the Bland Shire.

    Essential Criteria:

    • Current Medium Rigid Driver Licence

    • WHS Construction Induction (White) Card

    Highly Desirable Criteria:

    • Current AQF3 Chemical Accreditation

    • SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work Training Card, specifically Traffic Controller (TCR) and Traffic Management Implementer (IMP)

  • Construction Worker - Town and Village Maintenance, Parks and Gardens

    Location: West Wyalong NSW

    Bland Shire Council are currently seeking a Construction Worker to assist with the maintenance of parks, gardens, sporting field operations and all urban areas within the Bland Shire, to achieve a high standard of care and quality outcomes.

    Essential Criteria:

    • Class ‘C’ Drivers Licence

    • NSW Construction Induction (White) Card

  • Head of Aerodrome

    Locations: NSW, ACT, NT, WA, SA, VIC/TA

    CBRE are seeking an experienced Head of Aerodrome, responsible for overseeing the operations and management of an aerodrome or airport. This includes ensuring compliance with aviation regulations, overseeing coordination air traffic control activities, managing airport operations facilities and services, and overseeing the safety and security of the aerodrome. Additionally, the head of aerodrome may be responsible for budgeting, strategic planning, and managing staff.

    Applications close 3 May

  • Operations Lead

    Locations: NSW/ACT, WA, SA, NT, VIC

    CBRE are seeking a experienced Operations Leads to oversee all CBRE service delivery within their defined geographical portfolio. You’ll have the opportunity to leverage your extensive operational knowledge and leadership expertise to drive their client-focused approach to service delivery, ensuring their team’s performance continually meets and exceeds their client’s expectations. You will also form part of the Executive Leadership team for the contract and be involved in developing a strategic, collaborative partnership with their client.

    Applications close 3 May

  • Head of Training and Range

    Locations: NSW/ACT, VIC, NT, SA, WA

    The Head of Training and Range is responsible for overseeing all aspects of training and range operations within CBRE’s clients facilities. This includes overseeing effective operations to enhance Defence’s capability, managing staff, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and comply with Commonwealth and State environmental legislation. The Head of Training and Range is also responsible for evaluating and improving facilities and range operations to ensure operational effectiveness, compliance, and efficiency.

    Applications close 3 May

  • Senior Facilities Manager

    All States except Queensland.

    CBRE are seeking a Senior Facilities Manager is to oversee and manage the maintenance and operations of a clients facilities. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic thinking. The successful application will have at least 5 years facilities management experience, experience managing contractors, and experience operating within a business critical environment.

    Applications close 3 May

  • Cleaner

    Location: West Wyalong NSW

    Bland ShireCouncil are currently seeking a Cleaner – Part time to provide high level and efficient cleaning services across Council’s buildings and facilities to ensure all furnishings and fittings are presented to both staff and the public in a clean, tidy and neat state. You will be required to work a minimum of 3 hours per week.

  • Head Trainer

    Location: Ingleburn NSW

    Superior Training Centre are currently seeking outstanding contractor casual trainers in any of the following trades: Electrical, HVAC, Solar and Battery, Flammable Refrigerants.

    Working hours can be 1 or up to 5 days per week. After your 2 week training course you will provide professional teaching and vocational expertise, across all aspects of delivery, planning and performance to ensure excellent outcomes for learners, the organisations that employ them and the communities they serve.

  • Service Engineer

    Location: Sydney NSW

    Join our expert team of Engineers at Aquacell. This role involves servicing and monitoring our state of the art water recycling systems. This role is interesting and engaging. Based in Sydney, with some regional travel. A trade qualification is required, and experience in operations and maintenance or military service is desirable. A company vehicle is provided.

  • General Manager

    Location: NSW

    This is a pivotal role leading the Serco teams at Clarence Correctional Centre (Australia’s largest correctional facility). You’ll lead a high performing, collaborative team that are driven to ensuring operational site excellence. In this role you’ll find great opportunity to be innovative, & have a huge impact on how we do things.

    Full time role

  • Volunteer for St John - ACT

    Location: ACT

    St John ACT are looking for enthusiastic, willing and capable people to volunteer. They have have a range of programs that you can be involved in. These include Event Health Services, CBR NightCrew and Community Education. As a volunteer, you will be given the training, support and confidence to feel ready in your role to help the local community. You will learn new skills, build strong relationships with new people you meet, and make a real contribution.

  • Legal Practice Administration Manager

    Location: Brisbane

    Herbert Smith Freehills has a unique opportunity in Brisbane for a Legal Practice Administration Manager dedicated to supporting its high-performing practice groups. This full-time hybrid role involves collaboration with the Office Operations team, focusing on leading the support team, ensuring top-notch service delivery to legal teams, overseeing central group processes, and ensuring operational efficiency. Successful candidates will have commercial acumen, excellent relationship-building skills, experience in managing sizeable teams, operational know-how, and previous experience in a law firm. Tertiary qualifications in relevant fields are preferred. Join a globally recognised firm offering a dynamic environment that prioritises your growth, well-being, and mental health.

  • Trade Mark Administrator

    Location: Melbourne

    Join the Dispute Resolution team at Herbert Smith Freehills in Melbourne as a Trade Mark Administrator. This full-time onsite position is tailored for first- or second-year law students eager for invaluable experience in a leading corporate law firm. Your role will encompass high-quality administrative support, including filing Australian and foreign trade mark applications, lodging documents across various IP platforms, managing renewals, and other administrative tasks. Key to your success will be your meticulous attention to detail, superior administrative capabilities, and a proactive attitude. Join a team of over 5,000 professionals globally, benefiting from our commitment to your growth, well-being, and a plethora of incredible benefits.

  • Correctional Case Officers

    Location: NSW

    Serco is recruiting Correctional Case Officers for Clarence Correctional Centre, NSW. With relocation and housing assistance available, the company is recruiting nationwide.

    The role involves the management, supervision, care, rehabilitation, and security maintenance at the Centre. Candidates with a frontline, customer-centric background, especially those from the hospitality or retail sector, are encouraged to apply. The role demands computer literacy, interpersonal skills, and physical fitness. Inexperienced candidates will receive comprehensive training for a Certificate III Correctional Practice accreditation.

    The approximate annual salary is $70,000, with a roster that includes a long weekend every fortnight.

  • Digital Content Producer/Videographer

    Location: Sydney, NSW

    House of Kitch, a communications agency in Sydney, is seeking a talented Digital Content Producer/Videographer with a passion for creating rugged, adventure-filled content. This part-time role (3 days/week flexible) demands a creative individual capable of planning, shooting, and editing video and photographic content, often on client sites. Responsibilities include storyboard preparation, shoot planning, post-production work on digital assets, and managing the entire production process. Collaboration with teams, clients, and suppliers to develop compelling communication products is key. An essential requirement is a current Australian NV1 Security Clearance. This position is ideal for someone agile, motivated, and skilled in social media content creation.

  • Data & AI Manager

    Ventia is seeking a Data & AI Manager to join its dynamic Digital Services team in North Sydney, NSW. This role offers the chance to work alongside a strong female leadership team, with the flexibility to work from any of Ventia's state head offices in Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane. Engage with emerging technologies in a role where you'll act as a data evangelist, guiding the business in leveraging data to enhance customer excellence.

    Responsibilities include managing data processes, leading a team of data experts, liaising with stakeholders on data needs, and staying updated on industry trends. Candidates should have experience managing data/technology teams and be adept at implementing new solutions. Ventia is committed to increasing workforce diversity, especially encouraging applications from women.

  • Trainee Tyre Fitters

    Otraco is actively seeking Trainee Tyre Fitters for opportunities available nationwide. No experience is needed. The company is dedicated to inclusivity and strongly urges applications from a diverse range of candidates, including indigenous, female, local, and mature-aged individuals. As a global leader in tyre technology for the mining industry, Otraco offers unparalleled on-the-job training. Those who join will acquire valuable skills and experience in a pivotal sector of mining operations.

    Having operated for over 50 years, Otraco has demonstrated its proficiency in reducing operational costs while ensuring safety and efficiency. By joining Otraco, trainees can benefit from industry-leading training and carve a successful career with a distinguished global brand.

  • Various Roles for Veterans

    Ventia is a leading essential infrastructure services provider in Australia and New Zealand. It operates across a broad range of industry segments, including Defence, social infrastructure, water, electricity and gas, resources, environmental services, telecommunications and transport. Ventia celebrates and embraces diversity in background, age, gender, skills, experience and thought. It recognises the specialist qualifications, technical expertise, and diverse range of experience veterans and their family members bring to the organisation, and is committed to the ongoing employment of Defence personnel through its Veteran and Defence Family Member Program.

    With hundreds of veterans, Defence family members and reservists bringing their passion and capabilities to roles across the organisation, you might just find your next role with Ventia.

  • Expressions of Interest

    BiORG stands out as a workplace where every team member is valued as a Business Partner. With its foundation as a Veteran Owned Business, BiORG is committed to supporting Veterans in transitioning from military roles to civilian careers.

    Employees at BiORG can expect tailored career pathways and competitive remuneration, complemented by a bonus scheme. There's a $10,000 annual allowance for professional development, and the company matches team charitable donations. The working environment is flexible, offering options from part-time and hybrid roles to remote working. Additional benefits include loyalty leave, funded professional memberships, novated leasing, health insurance discounts, and mentorship opportunities from industry leaders.

  • Catering Assistants - Various locations

    Key duties: Assist with basic food preparation, Maintain high levels of food safety and kitchen hygiene, Provide counter service, take orders and process transactions, and general cleaning

    Please apply if you have experience in a similar role, are reliable with good time management, strong work ethic and a great attitude.

    Casual, part time and full time positions available in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Townsville, Toowoomba, Hawkesbury, Mornington Peninsula, Sunshine Coast and Central Coast.

  • Heavy Vehicle Mechanic - Various Locations

    Thales Australia is seeking a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to carry out repair and maintenance tasks to the Australian Defence Forces Bushmaster and Hawkei vehicles.

    Positions available in Amberley, QLD and Darwin, NT.

  • Local Government - Various Roles Available

    Local Government operates at the heart of our communities. The work it does is vital to the future success of our regions and our people.

    Councils and Shires are responsible for everything from managing major assets such as airports, engineering roads and bridges, ensuring environmental sustainability, planning housing and open spaces, developing local tourism initiatives, running leisure facilities and community programmes, and much more.

    Learn more about the variety of job opportunities throughout Australia

  • Compass Group - Various Roles

    Compass Group are Australia’s largest food and support services company with 600 sites including catering at Defence barracks across the country. They are a global leader in Catering and Support Services committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Compass Group are currently recruiting for a variety of roles across Australia.

  • Hitachi Construction Machinery - various roles

    Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. Hitachi is always looking for veterans to join their team. They are dedicated to supporting their people, rewarding successes and helping individuals grow. They offer a career path with the future in mind, providing training and development opportunities. Get in touch to learn more about a career with Hitachi.

  • United Forklifts - Various Roles

    United Forklifts have opportunities available across Australia. Roles vary from admin support to technicians, parts, apprentices, and service coordinators. Get in touch to learn more.

  • Voluntary Guides - AWM

    Voluntary guides share stories of Australia’s experience of war and conflict at our nation’s most sacred commemorative site.

    Learn how you could help to play a vital role in creating meaningful visitor experiences in a world-class museum.

  • Rail Infrastructure Team - Various Roles

    Affective Rail have multiple projects underway at any one time and are always keen to grow their "A-team". They are looking for staff to fill various roles within the rail organisation, and are especially keen to hear from veterans with experience in disciplines such as mechanical (any type) / planning and logistics. Full training will be given.

  • Various Roles, Australian Naval Shipbuilding Industry

    Australia’s Naval Shipbuilding Industry requires thousands of people, for decades to come, to design, build and maintain the future fleet. Naval shipbuilding provides a wealth of opportunity for people at all stages of their careers – including veterans. Engineering, trades, project management and corporate roles are available. These are highly dynamic, challenging and rewarding positions, working with some of the most sophisticated technology and high-tech programs in the world.

    The Naval Shipbuilding College (NSC) supports veterans into a career in the shipbuilding industry. The NSC provides veterans with free advice on transferrable skill pathways and upskilling opportunities along with links to employers and job opportunities.

  • Sydney Heritage Fleet - volunteers wanted

    Location: NSW

    Find rewarding volunteer work in the shipyard and on a vessel. Sydney Heritage Fleet pride themselves on making their 400+ volunteers feel part of the Fleet "family", and many have been actively volunteering for over 30 years. The Fleet is well placed to offer veterans the opportunity to share their skills, learn new ones, make friends, remain active, and enjoy the social aspects of Fleet occasions. Join one of the monthly Fleet Discovery Days and tour the vessels and facilities at Pyrmont and Rozelle shipyards.

Employment Opportunities

For veterans, their partners and immediate family members.

Register for career support

Veterans, their partners and immediate family members can take advantage of free career support services and gain access to our extensive employer network. This program is free to access, and you do not need to be a member of the RSL.

Advertise a job with us

If your organisation recognises the value our veterans have to offer, please get in touch with us. There is no charge to advertise job opportunities through the RSL Veterans’ Employment Program network.

Register YOUR interest in the
RSL Veterans’ Employment program

The RSL Veterans’ Employment Program is free for veterans and their families. It offers:

  • Career counselling and guidance to help work out the next steps to finding a rewarding role. 

  • Connections through our employer network: We partner with employers who are interested in employing veterans. Often our partners are veterans themselves and truly understand the value and skills a fellow veteran brings to a company – or they are eager to support the families of those who’ve served.

  • Help in the preparation of CVs and Cover Letters: Best practice in the format, language and approach to CVs and Cover Letters evolves, so it is important to keep a CV up to date and to get it reviewed by a professional periodically. The Program can also assist in translating military qualifications and skills into civilian terminology that will resonate with your next employer.  

  • Interview preparation and training:  Our program assists candidates in their preparation to ensure they shine on the day and have the best chance at landing the role.

  • Pathways programs for upskilling and retraining are available for candidates who need to develop or improve a base skill-level to pursue a career pathway. These are assessed case by case.


If you’ve got a question about the program, please email us: rslveteransemployment@rsl.org.au