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Who Will Deliver Australia's Defence Capability?

APS vs Subcontractors: Who Will Deliver Australia’s Defence Capability?

​The structure of the Australian Defence workforce is changing.Defence has confirmed its intention to rebalance capability delivery across the Australian Defence Force (ADF), Australian Public Serv...

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Are Contractors the Solution to the Talent Shortage in Defence Industry?

Building workforce capability in a changing defence industry landscapeRecruiting and retaining skilled workers in the Australian defence industry remains a complex challenge. Demand for cleared def...

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The Most Common Fears About Contracting And How To Kick Them To The Curb

The Most Common Fears About Contracting, and How to Kick Them to the Curb

Updated for 2025: Defence workforce insights and trendsContracting plays a critical role in Australian defence industry, supporting major Defence projects, AUKUS initiatives, and national security...

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How to Transition from Permanent to Contract Work: a Toolkit

​Here at Kinexus we often get questions from permanent employees about exploring the world of contracting. With its inherent flexibility, higher earning potential, and exposure to diverse projects,...

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Interested In Contract Work? Here's How Your Pay Rate Gets Calculated

In 2023 ​Kinexus launched a brand-new insight document: the Contractor Rate Card – Victoria Edition. In response to fast paced defence industry growth, employers nationwide are considering innovati...

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Two Top Tips For Finding a Contract Job in Defence Industry

​So you’ve decided you want to give contracting a go. You’ve considered the facts, and decided that the added flexibility, access to interesting technology and projects, and increased earning poten...

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Why Now Could Be The Right Time For You To Contract

Why Now Could be the Right Time for You to Contract

​Contract work is increasingly prevalent in the defence industry. With an increase in available work, combined with worker shortages, now could be the right time for you to look at contract work.We...

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