Wilson Security values the sacrifice our veterans have made for the security of Australia and our interests. We also acknowledge how difficult and confronting it can be for a veteran and their families to transition from military life to civilian life following many years of service.

Wilson Security recognises the unique skillset and values veterans bring to civilian life, which make them ideal candidates for employment in the security industry.

Wilson Security has been a long-time employer of veterans, with 115 veterans currently employed on the Defence contract, which equates to 11% of our total Defence workforce.

Wilson Security is committing to ensuring that 20% of our Defence workforce is a Veteran and/or ADF family member by the end of the initial contract term.

Veteran Employment Program

Wilson Security launched our Veteran Employment Program in partnership with Soldier On and the RSL in 2022.

Wilson Security partnered with Soldier On and the RSL to develop a careers pathways program for Australian veterans. The program will help them gain employment as they transition out of military service back into civilian life.

Launched in 2022, This specialised training package and career pathways program forms the basis of the training and security licensing for ADF veterans to become Security Officers within Wilson Security.

The program provides the opportunity for ADF veterans to obtain a fully funded Certificate II in Security Operations and guaranteed employment, either full or permanent part-time, provided they successfully complete the training and other employment conditions.

The program provides training through a recognised RTO, financial support to obtain their security licence, and formal mentoring from veterans already employed within Wilson to assist participants in their transition to civilian life and a career in the Security Industry.

After successfully implementing a pilot program in early 2022, the program has expanded and become a permanent arrangement.

To date, the program has successfully coordinated the employment of an additional 28 veterans in our national security business.

Click below to apply for the Veteran Employment Program.

Defence Family Members Employment Program

One essential aspect of making Defence Life like Community life is ensuring there are employment opportunities for ADF spouses and partners. Scenarios in which ADF families cannot find access to sustainable jobs increase the risk of early discharge requests from ADF personnel—this can be particularly prevalent in regional and remote bases.

We recognise the skillset spouses and adult family members offer, including their desire to play their own role in protecting our national security, understanding of ADF rank structure, and military life.

Based on the success and positive feedback for our Veteran Employment Program, Wilson Security implemented an equivalent program for ADF partners and adult children to provide employment opportunities when they are relocated as a consequence of their partner's or spouse's ADF service.

Launched in November 2022, this specialised training and career pathways program forms the basis of the training and security licensing for ADF partners and adult family members to become Security Officers within Wilson Security.

To commence the program, Wilson worked with the Defence Families of Australia (DFA), the official families advisory body to the Minister for Defence personnel and the Chief of the Defence Force, to design the program and seek potential candidates from their network of community liaison officers around Defence sites throughout Australia.

The program provides access to a fully funded course to obtain Certificate II in Security Operations. Upon successfully completing the training and other employment conditions, the candidate is guaranteed employment, either full or permanent part-time.

We are proud of the program's immediate uptake and ongoing success. Since its launch on 14 November 2022, it has amassed a significant number of enquiries and secured the employment of 26 ADF family members.

Click below to apply for the Defence Family Employment Program.

Why Work with Wilson Security?

Wilson provides an inclusive and flexible working environment for Veterans, ADF Reservists and Defence Family Members by:

• Fully funded training and sponsorship of an accredited Certificate II in Security Operations course
• Fully funded initial state Security Licence
• Dedicated Veteran/Family member “buddy” to assist with your successful transition from military life to civilian life through mentorship and career coaching.
• Providing meaningful and genuine opportunities for skills development.
• Providing accessible and flexible employment opportunities and meaningful career pathways.
• Creating a supportive environment to assist Defence family members with family-friendly rosters and re-deployment to other contracts in the business to assist in navigating Defence posting cycles.
• Generous ADF Reservist leave provisions.
• Support to attend commemorations, Department of Veteran Affairs appointments and other significant veteran and ADF family events.

Veteran Partners and Industry Bodies

Bravery Trust

Wilson Security is proud of our 10-year partnership with the Bravery Trust and the great work they do to support our veteran community through their financial counselling services.

In the last 18 months, Bravery Trust has helped reduce $1.1M of personal debt for our veteran community.

Wilson Security provides Bravery Trust with financial aid to fund their Financial Literacy campaign.

Bravery Trek 2024

We are tremendously proud to again be a sponsor of the Bravery Trek in 2024 through our ongoing support of the Bravery Trust.

The Bravery Trek coincides with Veteran’s Health Week each year to raise awareness and funding of Bravery Trust’s commitment to provide financial support and advice to veterans and their families who are facing financial hardship.

Solider On

Wilson Security is proud to be recognised by Soldier On as an outstanding Platinum Pledge Partner.

Wilson Security has signed the Soldier On Pledge to show true commitment to providing veteran-supportive recruitment, retention, training and workplace culture initiatives.

We look forward to working with The Soldier On Pathways Program to help enable more veterans and their families to secure their future careers.

Legacy WA

Wilson Security has been a long-time supporter of Legacy WA to assist them in achieving their mission of supporting more than 2,500 people who have been impacted by a loved one’s service to our country.

Our financial support helps support their services of providing relief from financial hardship, counselling and assistance with children’s education and development.

RSL QLD and Victoria

In 2021, Wilson Security formed a relationship with RSL QLD and Victoria as part of our Veteran Employment Program initiative.

RSL QLD/NT and Victoria’s respective employment placement programs provide Wilson Security with access to their pipeline of veterans who are seeking employment opportunities. The relationship has been very successful and has delivered many candidates to our program.