Policy and Corporate Career Development Programme
The Policy and Corporate Career Development Programme is a 12-month graduate scheme that presents a world of opportunities at Defence. This programme is designed to develop the skills and knowledge of graduates in accounting, finance, legal, policy, and project management.
* Develop commercial management, procurement, and contract administration skills
* Make meaningful contributions to an ambitious modernisation initiative reshaping every facet of Defence's budget management and financial operations
* Have the opportunity to rotate interstate during the programme
Graduates will be part of the largest finance function across the Commonwealth and contribute to an ambitious modernisation initiative reshaping every facet of Defence's budget management and financial operations.
Provide commercial management and procurement advice. Assist in managing commercial risk across the capability and procurement life cycle to deliver optimal outcomes.
Work on complex and challenging commercial activities. Assist in managing commercial risk across the capability and procurement life cycle to deliver optimal outcomes.
Work in communication, finance, marketing, and strategic planning. Support key decisions leading to innovative corporate solutions for government.
Legal Practice: Design and draft legislative requirements. Conduct legal research and draft relevant court documents. Practical Legal Training will be funded for Graduates who are in the Legal Practice Stream only, and are yet to complete this training.
Legal Policy: Provide advice on administrative or departmental policy and frameworks. Preparing written briefs, submissions, and reports.
Produce and apply strategy to influence the policy frameworks governing Defence operations and international engagement. Guide industry to deliver capability. Ensure quality outcomes and optimum impact of government investment.
Work in project planning, procurement, management, and contract administration. Deliver nationally significant infrastructure or environmental projects.