CAREERS DAY
CAREERS DAY
Thursday 28 May 2026
10:00am – 14:00pm
Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre
Step into the Future of Defence and Security
Join us at IODS 2026 Careers Day — where education meets innovation, and career pathways come to life.
Discover real opportunities across STEM, cybersecurity, logistics, engineering, and more. Get hands-on with cutting-edge tech, connect with industry leaders and ADF representatives, and hear directly from the experts shaping Australia’s defence future.
Be inspired, engaged, and feel empowered to take your next step.
What can you expect:
Hear from the experts
Hear directly from ADF personnel, defence industry leaders and recruiters about career opportunities, career pathways and career advice. Pathways into graduate programs, national and regional career opportunities.
Hands-on Exhibition Hall experience
Explore new innovations within defence industry technology, engage with simulations, exhibition displays, and hands-on demos that bring classroom learning to life.
Career Conversations that Count
Opportunities for students to connect 1:1 with exhibitors, uncover pathways, and ask the questions that matter to you.
Access for All
This year, we’re expanding access to include schools from across the Perth metro area – including the Southwest Corridor and northern suburbs – to ensure motivated, career-focused students from all areas can participate.
The Careers Day is designed to engage, educate, and empower students by connecting them with real-world opportunities and showcasing the diversity of roles across aviation and defence.
HOW TO REGISTER
School Excursions
A single teacher will complete the initial school registration, including estimated numbers of attending students and supervising staff.
Final attendance details will be confirmed with the registered teacher approximately one month before the event.
Independent Student
Students aged 18 and over are eligible for free entry to Careers Day on Thursday 28 May.
Please complete the registration form as an individual attendee.
For more information, contact: Careers@amda.com.au
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC)