Department of Defence

  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

 

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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.

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)
Engineering & Mathematics
  • 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)
IT & Computer Science
  • Computer Science (all other)
  • Programming & Software Engineering

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Study fields
    Engineering & Mathematics
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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Department of Defence AU

Number of employees

1,000 - 50,000 employees

Industries

Government & Public Service

The Department of Defence offers civilian graduate jobs that contribute to protecting Australian interests and support to the Australian Defence Force