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Department of Defence

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  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Defence Graduate Program - Engineering Stream

Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Newcastle, Canberra, Brisbane

Opportunity Expired

Given COVID-19 we recognise that your focus, priorities and individual circumstances have changed over recent weeks.  Defence has decided to extend our applications for a fortnight and we hope this extension will give you the extra time you need to submit your application.

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Graduate Job

Application dates

Applications Open
5 Apr 2020
Applications Close
18 Apr 2020

Minimum requirements

Minimum Prior Qualification
Bachelor
Graduation Results
50 - 64%
Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
E
Aerospace Engineering
Automotive & Transport Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering & Construction
Communications Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Engineering Management
Environmental Engineering
Fire & Safety Engineering
Geomatic Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Marine Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Renewable Energy Engineering
Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering
Engineering & Mathematics (all other)
I
Computer Science (all other)
Programming & Software Engineering

 

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Engineers account for up to half of the Capability Pathway's graduate intake. The opportunity for exciting and challenging engineering roles is limitless, therefore, we are seeking engineers, in a range of disciplines, to take on a career in Defence to work on nationally significant projects supporting the Australian Defence Force (ADF) that are complex and highly valued. Your work as an engineer within Capability, Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) will be contributing to the operational success of the ADF.

As a graduate on the 18-month Capability Pathway, you will undertake three six-month rotations. These rotations will take place at various locations around Australia to provide you with a broad perspective of engineering in Defence.

The Capability Pathway will provide the opportunity for work rotations and placements in a range of other leading-edge projects that provide rewarding careers in engineering. They include:

  • The Joint Strike Fighter;
  • F/A-18F Super Hornets
  • Collins Class Submarines or the Future Submarines program
  • Future Frigates Program
  • The Air Warfare Destroyer program
  • Soldier modernisation and protection systems
  • The Multi-Role Helicopter program
  • Electronic warfare, communications or surveillance systems, or
  • Guided weapons systems

Quick Details

Salary: $68,442 pa + 15.4% superannuation. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will advance to APS 5: $76,661 pa + 15.4% superannuation.
Program: 18 months – 3 x 6 month rotations (one in Canberra)
Eligibility: Australian Citizens only
Location: Various (Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Newcastle).

Opportunities to become a professional Engineer through certification with an appropriate peak body.

Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories
The work has been challenging but doable, and as my time goes on in the program, I feel I can give more back to my team and the projects they’re running.

Taylah

  • Graduate stories
The work has been challenging but doable, and as my time goes on in the program, I feel I can give more back to my team and the projects they’re running.

Taylah

  • Graduate stories
I was pleased to be viewed as a valuable member of the team and not just an intern.

Andrew

  • Graduate stories
I was pleased to be viewed as a valuable member of the team and not just an intern.

Andrew

  • Graduate stories
The work has been challenging but doable, and as my time goes on in the program, I feel I can give more back to my team and the projects they’re running.

Taylah

  • Graduate stories
The work has been challenging but doable, and as my time goes on in the program, I feel I can give more back to my team and the projects they’re running.

Taylah

  • Graduate stories
I was pleased to be viewed as a valuable member of the team and not just an intern.

Andrew

  • Graduate stories
I was pleased to be viewed as a valuable member of the team and not just an intern.

Andrew