About Saab Australia
What is Saab Australia?
Saab Australia is the Australian operation of the Swedish defence and security group Saab AB. It engineers naval combat systems, command-and-control software, deployable healthcare and underwater systems for the Australian Defence Force and allied customers. Saab Australia's primary site is in Adelaide, with operations in Melbourne and Rockingham (WA).
Where will I work?
On-site or hybrid from Saab Australia's Adelaide, Melbourne and Rockingham offices, depending on the role and security requirements.
What is the team like?
Around 700 people in Australia (parent Saab Group is ~30,000 globally). Heavy on software engineering, systems engineering, project management, and combat-systems specialists.
Work-Life Balance
Saab Australia offers an opt-in 9-day fortnight on full pay. The arrangement is advertised verbatim on the company's own Workday job postings: "This position also offers Flexible working options and a 9 Day Fortnight" — language that repeats across 30+ Australian role advertisements.
Perks and Benefits
- 9-day fortnight (opt-in) — every other Friday off, on full pay
- Hybrid working for many engineering and corporate roles
- Superannuation (Australian pension)
- Health and wellbeing benefits
- Generous annual leave
How to Apply
Current openings are posted on the Saab careers site at saab.com/career (Workday).