Is Flexible Work Realistic in Defence Industry? What's Changing in 2026
Flexible work arrangements are a growing expectation across industries, and the Australian defence sector is no exception. While defence roles have traditionally been associated with structured, on...
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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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New and Successful Ways To Recruit and Retain Workers
This blog has been updated in 2025 to reflect more recent trends.Recruitment and retention strategies must be flexible enough to reflect the current market; whilst more candidates are available now...
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How to Build a Defence Recruitment Process That Attracts the Right Candidates
Recruiting in the Australian defence industry is no small feat. With high demand for skilled workers across land, air, sea and ICT sectors, companies need to develop a recruitment strategy that is ...
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The Cost of Hiring Slow in the Defence Industry: Why Speed Matters
When it comes to hiring in defence industry, speed really matters. Making decisions quickly doesn’t mean being hasty or ill-informed; with adequate planning and a clear goal, recruiting can be stre...
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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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5 Ways SMEs Can Avoid Losing Out On Talent to Big Companies
We all know it’s tough out there. Finding the right candidate for a role, at the right time, and at the right price, can feel like finding a needle in a haystack. The odds are even more stacked ag...
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Why Company Culture Matters: A Guide for Job Seekers
The defence industry is booming and there’s never been more choice for jobseekers. But how do you know which company is right for you when there are multiple offers on the table? Why is culture im...
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RPO vs Project Recruitment: What's Right For You
Defence industry growth requires agile recruitment methods to keep paceProject Recruitment and RPO provide differing, tailored solutionsPost COVID-19 and next generation job market require innovati...
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How To Get the Most Out of Working With a Recruiter
Unlocking career opportunities is an art, and working with a recruiter can be your masterstroke. If you haven’t already, it’s likely that soon enough you’ll come across a recruiter while you searc...
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