The STEM Cadetship offers students a head start to a rewarding career in Defence by offering an entry-level employment pathway for high performing tertiary students currently studying a relevant STEM degree

What you get as a Cadet

• Ongoing (permanent) employment with a minimum salary of $49,616 pa (plus 15.4% superannuation) during your cadetship
• Payment of compulsory university fees (i.e. course fees) during your cadetship
• $500 per semester book/resources allowance
• 60-day (minimum) work placements per annum in Defence
• Guaranteed employment with Defence upon successful completion of the cadetship

Learn from the best

Not only will you be supervised by a senior scientist, engineer, IT professional or mathematician, but you will also be provided with world-class training to help gain and expand your skills. You will work in an integrated team alongside your Australian Defence Force colleagues to achieve Defence's goals and mission. You will learn from Australia's brightest and most innovative specialists at the forefront of international Defence capability and research.

During the STEM Cadetship, you will also participate in a mentoring program that will support you to achieve your career aspirations.

Work on Projects that Matter

At Defence, you will have access to leading-edge technology and experience a stimulating and dynamic environment that fosters innovation and creativity. You will be proud to know that your efforts will contribute to Australia's future defence and national security capability. In addition, during your 60 days of work placement per annum, the STEM Cadetship offers opportunities across a range of duties.

Get Ahead in Your Career

With the STEM Cadetship, you won't have to wait until the final year of your degree to start looking for a job. Upon successful completion your Cadetship and relevant degree, you will have guaranteed employment with the Department of Defence in an APS role where you will support the Australian Defence Force and contribute to Defence's mission of defending Australia and its National interests.

Eligibility

The STEM Cadetship Program is open to Australian undergraduate university students who have:

1. Australian citizenship; and
2. A credit average (GPA ≥ 5 on a seven-point scale); and
3. Will complete their tertiary studies (including Honours / Masters) between the end of Semester two 2021 and the end of Semester two 2022; and
4. Are currently enrolled in a relevant STEM undergraduate (with honours/masters) degree or are eligible and agree to undertake an honours/masters degree as part of the STEM Cadetship if required. Please see the individual STEM tabs above for a list of relevant STEM degrees.

Quick Details

Salary: $49,616 pa + 15.4% superannuation
Program: 60 days (minimum) work placements per annum
Intake: From February 2021
Location: Various around Australia