Department of Defence
STEM Cadetship Program (Indigenous Affirmative Measures) (Rolling Intake)
Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane
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Opportunity details
- Internship, Clerkship or Placement
- AUD 52652 / Year
- AUD $54,232 pro rata ($12,475 based on 60 work placement days) plus 15.4% superannuation
- 1 vacancy
- Apply by 10 Apr 2023
- Start date Ongoing
A civilian STEM career in Defence offers students exposure to technical and scientific expertise, diverse learning opportunities and unique development experiences.
STEM cadets work on a range of projects and specialised systems across the full spectrum of science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines. From protecting Australian information systems and providing support to our military operations, thorugh to research and application of complex models to enhance the Australian Defence Force’s decision making - STEM cadets have the opportunity to immerse themselves in practical work that will provide them with the skills and knowledge required to undertake exciting, challenging and meaningful work whilst completing their studies. Every contribution STEM cadets make in the Defence STEM Cadetship Program leaves an imprint that is uniquely theirs.
Application open: 27 February 2023
Application close: 12 April 2023
A STEM cadet receives:
- ongoing (part-time) APS employment with the Department of Defence
- a minimum of 60 paid work placement days per Cadetship Year. A Cadetship year is defined as the 12 month period following commencement on the Cadetship Program
- an annual salary of $52,652 pro rata plus 15.4% superannuation. Based on the completion of 60 work placement days, this equates to a minimum salary of $12,150 per annum
- reimbursement of compulsory university fees (i.e. course fees) for their STEM degree, upon successful completion of the relevant STEM units each semester
- reimbursement for the cost of books/resources required for their STEM degree up to a maximum of $1,000 (GST Inclusive) per year
- $3,000 bursary payment per year
- Mentorship by senior scientists, engineers, IT professionals or mathematicians.
- Upon successful completion of the program, cadets may progress to a full-time ongoing Australian Public Service (APS) Level 4 or Science & Technology (S&T) Level 3 position within the STEM cadets' work placement Group/Service or transition into the Defence Graduate Program.
Locations
The STEM Cadetship offers positions in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth (Rockingham) and Sydney. Defence will provide relocation assistance for the duration of work placements if required, in accordance with Defence policy.
Eligibility:
The STEM Cadetship Program is open to Australian undergraduate university students. Candidates must be Australian citizens to be eligible for employment for the STEM Cadetship.
You must also:
- Have a credit average (GPA ≥ 5 on a seven point scale)
- Complete your tertiary studies (which may include Honours / Masters) between the end of Semester Two 2024 and the end of Semester Two 2026.
- Applicants who preference Defence Science and Technology group will need to be enrolled in a relevant STEM undergraduate degree, with Honours or Masters, or are eligible and agree to undertake an Honours / Masters degree as part of the STEM Cadetship if required.
- Have 12 months full-time tertiary study (equivalent to 8 units per year) remaining at the time of the Cadetship Program commencement.
The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the 'Racial Discrimination Act 1975'. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people.
For more information on Defence’s commitment to diversity and inclusion visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers/defence-aps-jobs/what-defence-offers/diversity-inclusion
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen
- Engineering & Mathematics +more
Reviews
They are different every day but I have had the opportunity to draft emails, documents and undertake academic research as part of developing doctrinal policy.
- Document review, editing and drafting. - Handling correspondence for projects - Attending meetings - Stakeholder engagement (both internal and external)
Policy writing, decision making, liaising with other areas of Department . These roles and responsibilities are very rewarding
About the employer
Department of Defence
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Bring your unique skills and experiences to a world of opportunity at Defence.
Pros and cons of working at Department of Defence
Pros
Opportunity to learn and exposure to a vast array of experiences. Sense of pride in working on behalf of the Australian people and for the defence of the country.
The support for learning development opportunities and ongoing exposure to networking opportunities.
The department is very flexible when it comes to hours, including making ample arrangements to work from home if necessary.
I have had the opportunity to draft emails, documents and undertake academic research as part of developing doctrinal policy.
They are supportive and are good mentors in teaching the internal procedures that otherwise would not be shared if not directly exposed to them.
Cons
Workplace culture is heavily dependent on the dedication of the supervisors and senior leaders which varies depending on the work area.
When all workplace employees are working on-site there is often a shortage of desks which is inconvenient for all involved.
Can be very slow to hear updates.
There is a good mix of women, ethnic minorities, etc., but this seems to be very aggregated in certain groups/services—not so much integrated or dispersed across the department.
I am unsure of my current knowledge or capacity to comment on their sustainability efforts.