Career paths

Defence is implementing a new approach to career development and talent management for Defence Australian Public Service (APS) employees.

The Defence APS Core Capability Framework describes the common core leadership, management and administrative skills, knowledge and behaviours for each APS classification level in Defence regardless of an individual employee's workgroup or geographical location.

The framework has been developed to ensure Defence APS employees have:

• the skills and knowledge to perform in their jobs;
• the opportunities to extend and develop their careers within Defence; and
• career paths supported by well defined and resourced learning and development strategies.

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Study leave

Defence is committed to learning and development for its employees. Study-bank is an initiative that provides up to 180 hours study leave annually to eligible employees and may also cover part or all of the cost of relevant courses. There are also various internal courses employees can undertake to learn new skills and further their career opportunities.

Graduate programs

A career in Defence offers graduates from all disciplines, unique and exciting opportunities. From day one you will be offered meaningful and challenging work. Whilst on the graduate program you will undertake a 10 month program that is carefully managed to introduce you to Defence.

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Indigenous traineeships and cadetships

Defence offers a range of civilian traineeships to Indigenous Australians who wish to become a public servant and are looking for a unique career. Our traineeships combine full time work with a structured study component. Trainees receive individual support from their supervisors, mentors and training providers to complete their course of study and to become part of the large Defence community. Training is delivered on-line and through face to face sessions over one or two years.

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Work Experience Placements

Work experience within Defence provides an opportunity to experience one of the wide variety of careers available in Defence. It also contributes to the development and education of Australian students.

A work experience student can be a student at a secondary school, university or other place of education who undertakes a work experience placement as part of their curriculum.

Students participating in Defence work experience placements must be at least 15 years of age at the time of the placement.

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