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Military at Microsoft

Advocating for the inclusion of veterans, allies, and their families
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Our mission is to support Microsoft Australia and New Zealand’s (ANZ) veteran community and open new pathways for service personnel transitioning to civilian life. Focusing on teamwork and fostering a sense of camaraderie, we support the career development and wellbeing of all our veterans, family members, and allies.

Stories of Impact

“Entering the corporate world after serving your country, you aspire to another high-performance organisation like Microsoft where you can feel proud of the brand.” - Stacey Lismore, Senior Business Applications Specialist and Military at Microsoft ANZ Co-lead 

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Military to Microsoft: why it’s a good fit

With core skills like a goal-oriented mindset, strong leadership, and teamwork, military personnel bring invaluable experience to the civilian workforce. In return, Microsoft ANZ offers robust support, mentoring, and the opportunity to thrive within a high-performance brand. 

Resources

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    From ADF veteran to data security: Samuel Lloyd’s journey to Microsoft

    After leaving the Navy, Sam Lloyd struggled to find work. He completed the Microsoft Software and Systems Academy and now works as a datacentre security operations manager at Microsoft. 

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    Military to Microsoft careers

    Our veteran cohort share their experiences of transitioning from the armed forces to a job in the technology industry, and the skills they bring. 

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    RSL Australia

    RSL Australia provides a great resource for veterans and their families, ranging from support with the Department of Veterans' Affairs to opportunities to connect with your local branch.

Contact Us

If you're interested in partnering with our Microsoft ANZ communities, or learning more about what we do, get in touch.

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D&I at Microsoft ANZ

msftanzdi@microsoft.com

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