Make a lasting impact in the Technical Pathway by working on large-scale projects across Defence.
* Fighter aircraft
* Navy ships
* Soldier systems, and
* Nuclear-powered submarines
The Technical Pathway offers graduates the opportunity to gain experience working in one of Australia's largest program management, logistics, procurement, and engineering organisations.
This pathway supports students in undertaking industry-recognised learning and development opportunities.
The Technical Pathway is not limited to technical degrees. Defence seeks applicants with a degree and interest in:
* Business and commerce
* Cyber security
* Engineering
* Information and communication technology
* Logistics and supply chain, and
* Project management
Compensation
All successful candidates will commence the Graduate Program on a salary of $79,176 plus 15.4% superannuation (increasing to $81,868).
Graduates advance to a higher salary after successfully completing the Program.
Defence prioritises work-life balance through:
* A generous remuneration package
* Conditions of service
* Flexible work arrangements, and
* Leave benefits
Location
Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Cairns, Darwin, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth, Sydney, and Williamtown
Duration
12-18 months
Roles
Applicants for the Technical Pathway must nominate one of these areas of interest:
Cyber
* Supporting the implementation of the Defence Cyber Security Strategy
Engineering
* Working on complex national acquisition and sustainment projects
* Managing and performing systems engineering focused activities
* Planning, facilitating, and ensuring confidence in engineering outcomes for Defence
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
* Being part of one of Australia's largest ICT networks
* Supporting Defence operations worldwide
* Accessing a wide range of opportunities across Defence
Logistics
* Providing logistics support across the life-cycle of a project or capability
Project Management
* Working in diverse project teams delivering nationally significant projects
* Experiencing projects unparalleled in size, cost, timescale, risk profile, and technological complexity
Defence has been awarded the 2023 Graduate Employer award for Government & Public Safety