Seeking
We recruit high-calibre university graduates from all disciplines. Five specific development streams are available, depending on your academic background: Generalist, People, Finance, Infrastructure and Information.
Degrees/disciplines
All disciplines welcome.
The Department of Defence is an equal opportunity employer. Indigenous Australians and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Online: www.defence.gov.au/graduates
Programs & deadlines
Applications open 1/03/12 – 19/04/12
Citizenship/residency requirements
Australian citizens only
Additional eligibility requirements
Applicants for the ‘Generalist Stream’ must hold a CREDIT average on completion of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree.
Position locations
ACT
Further information
www.defence.gov.au/graduates
Email: graduate.program@defence.gov.au
Phone: 1800 020 303
“The opportunity to complete a regional rotation was my highlight. I spent three months living and working at HMAS Kuttabul in Sydney, completing a range of marketing and communications activities for the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme. I gained experience in media liaison, event management, collation of the Annual Report and writing articles for magazines and newsletters. It was a unique opportunity to see Defence in a regional context, and helped me to build an appreciation for the work of the Royal Australian Navy and its personnel. I would highly recommend it!”
Andrew, 2010 grad
Dept of Defence - Graduate Program
Dept of Defence - Graduate Program
The Department of Defence is one of Australia’s largest organisations, encompassing serving members of the military (approx 57,000) and public servants (approx 21,000 civilians). We deliver government strategy and work to defend Australian interests and values. Our workforce consists of driven and skilled people, committed to ensuring Australia’s security now and into the future.
The Department of Defence is one of Australia’s largest organisations, encompassing serving members of the military (approx 57,000) and public servants (approx 21,000 civilians). We deliver government strategy and work to defend Australian interests and values. Our workforce consists of driven and skilled people, committed to ensuring Australia’s security now and into the future.
Every occupation in the Australian economy – with the exception of forestry, fishery and mining – is represented in Defence and with such a diverse range of career opportunities there is something for you.
The key details
The key details
- A ten-month program featuring three varied work rotations
- Specifically designed suite of training courses
- Week-long tour of Defence establishments outside of Canberra
- Permanent position in Defence on completion of the program
- Starting salary of $50,471. plus generous employer superannuation contribution of 15.4 %
- Flexible working conditions
- Free use of gyms in most locations
- Generous assistance with relocation to Canberra
- Mentoring program
- Further personal and professional career development
- A leadership development pathway that can take you to the top
- Working on directional, operational or strategic-level policy
- Event or media coordination
- Analysis of military capability and force requirements and structure
- Intelligence assessment
- Personnel planning and research
- Involvement in high-level budgeting and submissions to Cabinet, or
- Project management.
Work Programs Available
Graduate
- Application Closing Date
- 1/03-19/04