Part of the Fabric of the Communities in Which We Live and Work
At Raytheon Australia, we are invested in the local communities where we live and work, from sponsoring community programs across the country, to establishing a school-based traineeship program for students in Exmouth, Western Australia.
Raytheon Australia recognises the significant contributions of those who have served in the ADF by supporting veterans as they transition into new career pathways. We are proud to be an enduring member of the Soldier On Employment Pledge community – guaranteeing former military personnel and their spouses an interview for any role in the business for which they meet the selection criteria.
Delivering Education and Job Opportunities for Australian Youth
With more than half of our workforce comprising engineers and technicians, Raytheon Australia has led transformational STEM and education initiatives over the last 20 years, providing career pathways for young Australians.
As a partner to the Australian Defence Force, Raytheon Australia is committed to investing in our nation’s future aerospace and avionics professionals. This is demonstrated through our ongoing partnership with the Australian Youth Aerospace Association, which has included sponsorship of AYAA’s annual aerospace and avionics forum and a series of aerospace scholarships for students from Australian high schools and universities.
Raytheon Australia also partners with schools to provide scholarships to those who show drive, initiative and interest in STEM disciplines. These scholarships reaffirm the value next-generation scientists and engineers will play in sustaining industry and national security.
Investing In Future Leaders
Raytheon Australia supports the education of the next generation of defence industry professionals and service personnel through engagement with Australian universities and the sponsorship of awards and prizes presented at Defence colleges around the country. As a sponsor of numerous awards, some for over 15 years, Raytheon Australia is demonstrating our enduring partnership with the customer.
Raytheon Australia supports veterans as they transition into new career pathways through an annual scholarship with the University of South Australia’s Veterans’ Engagement and Education Program (VEEP). This scholarship enables students to balance their study with work and family, and to respond to the challenges that may arise as a result of their service.
Alongside this, we are invested in the development of our own people. Through our Leadership Continuum, we deliver a targeted professional development program, aimed at creating a pipeline of talented leaders at every level of the organisation. Beyond investing in our own leaders, we also invite our SMEs to participate in this unique program.
Our dedication to investing in future leaders continues through our graduate program that includes the innovative GradX program, which allows university undergraduates to take their first steps into a future career in Defence.