Civilian Career Transitions

Veteran Careers

Let us help you transition into a civilian career you love, where your ADF skills are highly valued.

Oliver Thompson From Artillery Operator to Drone Operator

Curious About What Could be Next?

We’ve Partnered With Over 1000 Veterans to Support Them Finding Their ‘What’s Next’.

We approach your transition as an opportunity for a little ‘identity reno’! Whilst transition might feel like an intimidating big move, we see the core of who you are, and find opportunities where you will fit. We understand that your strengths are not just the hard skills and industry experience. Let us help you unearth the “more” that you are, get it into the right industry, and help you succeed in your next career.

By registering your details with us, you’ll get a free career consult, support and be the first to know about our new job opportunities just for our database of Veterans and families.

We’ve helped thousands of veterans with many
different starting points and problems to solve.

Salary Matching

We help you securing high-paid work outside Defence and FIFO.

Work-Life Balance

Prioritise freedom and family stability.

Community Connection

Engage with Defence community on and off the job.

Mining Opportunities

Find mining jobs and career pathways.

Partner Support

We assist non-Defence partners for relationship stability

Industry Networking

Access our extensive network to build civilian industry connections.

Skills Translation

We identify transferable skills for civilian success.

Transition Guidance

Receive practical support during major career decisions.

Well-being Support

We connect Veterans to necessary well-being resources.

Ironside Resources - Free Veteran Transition Checklist

Download Our Free
Transition Checklist

Transitioning from the ADF is a journey. We’re here to help you connect with employers that value you and appreciate your experience.

At every moment of my experience with Ironside, I was able to build confidence in the skills, qualities and attributes that I gained through my time in Defence. I would highly recommend Ironside Recruitment to any veteran.

Steve, ADF Veteran, and now Hiring Manager at FMG Ltd

We focus on you and your family’s welfare.
Not just finding you a job.

There are few ways we deliver our value-driven approach:

  • Values match not just job match.
  • We look at the whole person not just you.
  • We work with clients who hire many Veterans for big projects, such as the North East Link Tunnel project in Melbourne. This improves the team culture for the client (Veterans are good for business), and creates a soft landing and camaraderie for Veterans. 
  • We connect you with the Ironside Community of Veterans online – so it’s easy to find new opportunities and advance your new career, whilst also getting support on the day-to-day.
  • We enrol your whole family in the transition – helping your partner find work and a purpose too.
  • We work with employers who value the hard and soft skills of veterans.
  • We manage your expectations from the start, helping you align your skills with new possibilities you might not have thought of, as well as helping you understand what to expect in the process.

Support for your ‘what’s next’ opportunity

Schedule a free career consult session for support in exploring new career opportunities that are aligned with your skills and personality. Or visit our FAQ section for Veterans where we have answered the most common questions we receive from Veterans.

Proudly Australian Owned. For Veterans, By Veterans.

 
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