Where your engineering skills can make a real difference in capability outcomes, the Defence Engineering Pathway offers graduates the chance to build technical expertise while contributing to the design, development, testing, and sustainment of cutting‐edge Defence capability.
From day one, you'll work alongside experienced engineers and industry specialists, gaining experience through meaningful, structured on-the-job learning. This is your opportunity to solve complex challenges, work with advanced technologies, while directly supporting Defence operations.
Whether you're enhancing systems, developing emerging technologies, you'll play a crucial role in strengthening Australia's safety and resilience.
What You'll Gain:
* applied engineering experience across diverse and technically rich projects
* Mentorship from experienced engineers and subject matter experts
* Opportunities to innovate, problem solve, and influence capability development
All while in a supportive pathway designed to grow your career from graduate to professional engineer.
Scope of Opportunities
Graduates can grow their engineering skills across a wide range of disciplines, including:
* Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering: Aircraft systems, flight technologies, airworthiness support.
* Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering: Machinery, robotics, autonomous systems, mechanical design.
* Biomedical Engineering: Human performance, life-support systems, equipment safety.
* Communications and Electronics/Electrical Engineering: Networks, sensors, cyber enabled systems, electronic warfare.‐enabled systems, electronic warfare.
* Mechanical Material and Chemical Engineering: Materials science, fuels, chemicals, protective technologies.
* Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering: Base infrastructure, facilities, sustainability, environmental resilience.
* Materiel Capability and Explosive Ordnance: Safe management, integration, and testing of Defence materiel.
* Marine, Naval Architecture and Avionics: Ships, submarines, marine systems, avionics, propulsion.
* Airframes and Engines: Platforms, maintenance engineering, structural integrity.
* Textiles and Life Support Systems: Protective equipment, uniforms, survival systems.
* Engineering Management: Project support, risk management, systems engineering.
Eligibility
Applicants for the Engineering Pathway must:
* Be an Australian Citizen
* Have completed at minimum an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 7 qualification (a Bachelor Degree), or higher equivalent between 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2026.
* Be able to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance.
** Some Engineering roles may require Engineering Australia membership or accreditation with the Washington Accord. If required, candidates will be informed of this at the time of receiving an offer.
Salary
All successful candidates will commence the Graduate Program on a salary of $81,868 plus 15.4% superannuation.
Upon successful completion of the program, including satisfying all training requirements, you will have the opportunity to progress to the base of the APS Level 5 classification, setting you up for a rewarding career in Defence. Defence's generous remuneration package, flexibility and leave benefits contribute to a happy work/life balance.
Location
Roles may be offered in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.
Duration
The Defence Graduate Program is a 12-month development opportunity designed to launch your career in the Australian Public Service (APS).
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