Earn while you learn and get a head-start on a career where security comes first.
A degree apprenticeship is a new higher education option in South Australia designed to get you into the work place faster. You will earn a salary as you study a university degree and learn on the job from experienced professionals.
Our degree apprenticeships can help you make a leap in your career while continuing your studies. It’s the perfect mix of both worlds. You’ll combine your studies with hands-on, real-world experience in cutting-edge projects, gaining invaluable skills to turbo-charge your career and get a full honours degree upon completion. We’ll support you by funding your tuition fees and paying you a competitive salary so you can focus on the vital role you’ll play in helping us build a safer and more secure tomorrow.
Our degree apprenticeships cover many exciting disciplines including; software engineering and mechanical engineering.
Featured roles
Take a look at some of our featured degree apprenticeships opportunities.
Software Engineering, Adelaide
- Study: Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)
- Study location: UniSA - Mawson Lakes campus and online
- Work location: Osborne Naval Shipyard, Tonsley or Edinburgh Parks
- Length: 5 years
Mechanical Engineering, Adelaide
- Study: Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours)
- Study location: Flinders University - Adelaide city campus and online
- Work location: Osborne Naval Shipyard, Tonsley or Edinburgh Parks
- Length: 5 years
Mechanical Engineering, Melbourne
- Study: Advanced Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) followed by a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) (Industry Practice)
- Study location: RMIT - Melbourne city campus and online
- Work location: Melbourne CBD
- Length: 5 years
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What can you expect?
You’ll be working on real-life, cutting-edge projects from day one, giving you the very best experience and insights.
We’ll reward you with a competitive salary, generous leave and benefits. We take wellbeing seriously too, so we’ll help you get the work/life balance that’s right for you.
On-the-job training and mentoring from our experienced professionals and at our in-house training facilities and partner colleges/universities.
Learn new skills and gain vital knowledge working on some of the world’s leading technologies and cutting-edge innovations in a role that really makes a difference.
Contact the team
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