Junior / Graduate Defence Advisor

• Top tier defence industry exposure across Australia
• Excellent career opportunity for mentorship, development and progression
• Join one of Australia's fastest growing & innovative industries

Your new Company

This is an exciting opportunity to launch your career with a highly respected advisory business operating at the heart of Australia's rapidly growing defence sector. Think: Autonomous systems, Artificial Intelligence, Security, Shipbuilding, UAV's, Drones, Next Gen Manufacturing- innovative technogolies you might not have even heard of!

Working alongside senior industry leaders with decades of experience across Defence, government, advanced manufacturing, technology, procurement and business strategy, you'll gain exposure that most graduates simply won't access elsewhere. Instead of being a small cog in a large organisation, you'll work directly with experienced consultants, Defence-focused businesses, and innovative Australian companies helping shape the nation's sovereign capability.

If you're looking for a career where you'll learn faster, gain meaningful responsibility, and develop a deep understanding of one of Australia's most dynamic and strategically important industries, this role offers an exceptional starting point.

Your New Job

As a Junior Business Advisor / Analyst, you'll support a range of high-profile projects helping Australian businesses navigate and succeed within the defence industry.

You'll gain hands-on experience across research, business advisory, market analysis, bid support, stakeholder engagement and strategic planning while working closely with senior consultants and industry experts.

Key responsibilities include

• Conducting research into defence programmes, major contractors, government initiatives, tenders and market opportunities
• Analysing data and industry information to identify trends, opportunities and strategic insights
• Preparing professional reports, presentations, briefing papers and client deliverables
• Supporting tender submissions, grant applications, capability statements and business development activities
• Maintaining opportunity pipelines, market intelligence databases and stakeholder records
• Assisting with workshops, client engagements and industry events
• Developing dashboards, spreadsheets and data-driven insights to support decision-making
• Contributing to business improvement initiatives and marketing activities

This is a rare opportunity to gain exposure across multiple aspects of the defence ecosystem while building highly transferable commercial, analytical and consulting skills.

About You / What You Need to Succeed

We're looking for a motivated graduate or early-career professional who is curious, analytical, and eager to build a career within Australia's defence industry.

You'll bring:

• Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance
• Qualifications in Business, Commerce, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, Public Policy or a related discipline
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, professional reports and business documents
• Excellent research and analytical capability
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively
• A professional approach when engaging with clients and stakeholders

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to defence, manufacturing, engineering or technology environments
• Experience with market research, data analytics, dashboards or CRM systems
• Experience preparing reports, tenders, grants or business submissions

Most importantly, you'll be inquisitive, eager to learn, and excited by the opportunity to work within an industry that supports some of Australia's most critical national capabilities.

What's In It For You?

• Mentorship from experienced Defence industry leaders
• Diverse, meaningful projects from day one
• Strong career development and progression opportunities
• Exposure to one of Australia's fastest-growing and most exciting industries.

What To Do Now

Apply now or send your CV directly to Amy . McNulty @ Hays . com . au / Sign in to view email.