Department of Defence
Defence Graduate Program - Engineering Stream
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- $68,442 pa + 15.4% superannuation. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will advance to APS 5: $76,611 pa + 15.4% superannuation.
- Apply by 18 Apr 2020
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.
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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1,000 - 50,000 employees
Government & Public Service
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.