2027 Defence Graduate Program - Digital Pathway
ICT/Digital graduates are recruited directly to Defence through the Australian Government Graduate Program – Digital Stream. Defence offers digital graduates the opportunity to work on secure, complex, and mission-critical technology systems that support capability, operations, cyber security, and enterprise functions.
What you'll gain
* Experience across a diverse range of work areas
* Mentorship from experienced ICT/digital professionals and subject matter experts
* Opportunities to innovate, problem solve, and influence Defence initiatives and projects
All while in a supportive pathway designed to grow your career.
Defence Offerings
* High-security, high-impact technology
* Work on systems that enable Defence capability across Australia and overseas
* Scale and diversity — from cyber security to enterprise ICT, digital solutions, networks, and engineering
* Rotations across digital domains: experience project delivery, architecture, service management, cyber, analytics, and development
* Learning from domain experts: graduates work alongside ICT professionals, cyber specialists, architects, engineers, and data experts
Scope of Opportunities
Defence offers graduates broad exposure across ICT and Digital disciplines, including:
* ICT Business Analytics and Management: Supporting ICT strategy, business processes, and digital transformation.
* Digital Solutions and Service Delivery: Including database administration, network engineering, and service management.
* ICT Project Management and Delivery: Supporting ICT projects across Defence.
* Systems Administration: Supporting secure Defence ICT systems and environments.
* Solutions Development: Software engineering, analyst programming, web development, multimedia, and systems analysis.
* Solutions Implementation: Systems testing, deployment, and supporting engineering functions.
* Cyber Security: Including threat analysis, cyber resilience, incident response, penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and information security.
Examples of Work Graduates May Contribute To
* Assisting with cyber incident investigations or threat monitoring
* Supporting ICT project planning, documentation, and delivery
* Providing service desk or system support to Defence personnel
* Developing or testing software or digital solutions
* Supporting network or database administration
* Helping maintain secure ICT infrastructure
* Contributing to vulnerability assessments or security reports
* Assisting architects or engineers with system design analysis
Where to Learn More About the Recruitment Process
For information on recruitment and application processes, please visit the Australian Government Graduate Program – Digital Stream webpage.
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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