Hanwha Defence - Australia

Launch Your Engineering Career Where Innovation Meets Impact 

Are you ready to launch your engineering career and actually make a difference?  

At Hanwha Defence Australia, we are a comprehensive defence solution provider focused on real impact and real growth.  

We are looking for our next cohort of Engineering graduates who wish to shape the future of defence through technology, creativity and innovation.  

This isn’t just another graduate program, it’s your launchpad to an incredible career. We will help turn your ideas and ambition into something extraordinary. 

Who we are looking for 

We are looking for applicants who are studying or recently graduated in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Software or Systems who:  

• Are passionate about solving problems and pushing boundaries;  
• Are curious, adaptable and ready to learn; 
• Want to make a real impact and difference; and  
• Thrive through teamwork and collaboration. 

What’s in it for you 

Our graduates are trusted with real responsibility, working on projects that will transform the defence industry. Along the way, you will learn from industry experts, with tailored training, mentorship and endless opportunities to grow.  

Our program offers:  

• Hands on experience: Get involved in real engineering projects that matter; 
• Career acceleration: Rotate across teams, explore your interests and find your fit;  
• Mentorship and support: Learn from experts who want to see you succeed; 
• Personal growth: Develop technical and professional skills that will set you apart;  
• Endless opportunities: Build a career that can take you into specialist engineering roles;  
• Social opportunities: Build connections with your graduate cohort along the way; and      
• Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefits including flexibility, generous wellness days off, competitive salaries and a health and wellbeing platform. 

The program will begin in early 2026 for a duration of 24 months, based at either our Melbourne CBD office or H-ACE facility at Avalon. You will dive into real projects, solve real problems and discover just how far your ideas can take you.  

To be eligible, you must: 

• Be in your final year of study or have completed your degree within the last 12 months; 
• Be an Australian Citizen (required for Defence Security Clearance); 
• Be available to commence around mid-January to February 2026; 
• Understand relevant engineering technologies and domains; 
• Be able to produce, analyse, and interpret technical reports; and 
• Be able to apply engineering principles, theories, and concepts to solve problems. 

Our Values 

At Hanwha Defence Australia, we embrace the core values of Challenge, Dedication, and Integrity, established in the spirit of trust and loyalty. If you want to be part of this exciting journey, now is the time to join us. 

Now is the time to kick-start your engineering career with a program that will challenge, inspire and launch you into a world of innovation and opportunity. Apply now and start shaping the future.  Applications close at 5:00 PM on 23 November 2025. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds, and veterans and their families. 

Have a look on our website to see what you could be a part of: https://www.hanwha-defence.com.au/