Defence Recruitment

Empowering defence excellence

Australia’s defence sector is on the cusp of unprecedented growth, highlighted by the establishment of a sovereign nuclear-powered submarine capability in South Australia - the largest enhancement to national defence in history. 

As new defence capabilities emerge, so does the urgent need for a specialised and highly skilled workforce to build, sustain and advance these capabilities. The demand for 75,000 additional defence industry professionals by the 2040s underscores the need for strategic workforce solutions. 

Grounded in our sovereign Australian roots, Techforce is uniquely positioned to meet these challenges. Our experienced veteran-led leadership empowers the specialist talent requirements of the Australian Defence industry, efficiently connecting clients with elite talent.

We supply qualified employees to a range of industries across Australia and internationally, ensuring defence projects are equipped with the expertise essential for success. 

Backed by PeopleIN, the largest ASX-listed talent solutions company in Australia and New Zealand, Techforce combines national scale with local expertise to support the advancement of Australia’s defence capabilities.

Defence roles we recruit

Supporting Australia’s defence sector requires deep industry insight and an understanding of highly specialised skill sets. With a comprehensive approach to defence recruitment, we source candidates with the technical skills, security clearance and adaptability needed to thrive in the high-stakes defence sector. These include: 

Professional and technical

• Contracts & Delivery Managers
• Software and Systems Engineers
• Manufacturing & Design Engineers
• Supply Chain & Procurement Specialists
• Production & Project Planners
• Health, Safety, Environmental and Training Specialists
• Manufacturing & Production Management
• Logistics Specialists

Trades and labour

• Welders 
• Boilermakers 
• Fitter and Turner 
• Electronic Technician 
• Trade Assistants 
• Electrician 
• Plumber and Pipefitter
• Fixed and Mobile Mechanics 
• Motor Mechanics 
• Carpenter 
• Plant Operators 
• Fabricators
• Metal Machinists & CNS Operators
  

Why partner with Techforce? 

• Veteren-led leadership: Ensuring a deep workforce management insight. 
• Flexible workforce solutions: short-term contracts to permanent and experienced international solutions including UK and Europe
• Comprehensive screening and compliance: to ensure the right fit and peace of mind for every hire 
• Outsourced & bespoke mobilisation: packages to increase compliance and cost savings to our clients onboarding process. 
• Industry leading HSE: Workplace Health and Safety and Recover at Work programs. 
• Part of PeopleIN: the largest ASX listed Australian talent solutions company.