Overview
Make your mark in the Technical pathway by working on some of the largest national acquisition and sustainment projects at Defence, such as fighter aircraft, Navy ships, soldier systems, and the nation's nuclear-powered submarines. The Technical pathway gives graduates the experience of working in one of Australia's largest program management, logistics, procurement, and engineering organisations, and includes support for industry-recognised learning and development opportunities. This 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.
Salary
All successful candidates will commence the Graduate Program on a salary of $79,176 plus 15.4% superannuation, increasing to $81,868 in March. Graduates advance to a higher salary after successfully completing the Program, with increases depending on the completed training pathway.
Work-Life Balance
Defence is committed to enabling an enjoyable 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
Months.
Roles
Applicants to the Technical pathway need to nominate one of these areas of interest in the application form:
Cyber
– Support the implementation of the Defence Cyber Security Strategy.
Engineering
– Work on complex and nationally significant acquisition and sustainment projects, manage and perform systems engineering focused activities, and plan, facilitate and assure confidence in engineering outcomes for Defence.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
– Be part of one of the largest ICT networks in Australia, support Defence operations around the world, and access a wide range of opportunities across Defence.
Logistics
– Provide logistics support across the life-cycle of a project or capability, involving strategy and concepts, acquisition, transition into service, sustainment, upgrades and disposal.
Project Management
– Work in diverse project teams that deliver nationally significant projects, experiencing projects unparalleled in size, cost, timescale, risk profile and level of technological complexity.
Recognition
Defence is the winner of the Graduate Employer award for Government & Public Safety by Prosple.
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