DIGO Careers
Careers
DIGO offers unique opportunities for talented people to develop and expand their skills, working in an exciting and challenging environment. We recognise and value the diversity or our people, their skills, backgrounds and personal attributes.
DIGO provides flexible and family friendly working conditions, attractive leave entitlements, access to professional education and training and a supportive work environment.
DIGO has offices in Canberra and Bendigo. Positions will be advertised according to their role and location.
Please note that some positions in DIGO are part of a broadband. Commencing salaries will be offered within the applicable broadband based on qualifications, skills and experience. DIGO has two broadbands followed by Executive Level positions.
- DIGO Broadband 1 (APS Level 1 to APS Level 3) - $36,201-$50,991
- DIGO Broadband 2 (APS Level 4 to APS Level 6) - $52,009 - $72,595
- Executive Level 1 - $80,319 - $90,600
- Executive Level 2 - $92,639 - $111,009
Salaries effective from 6 March 2008
DIGO Intelligence Development Program (DIDP) (Canberra)
We offer an exciting career structure for highly motivated individuals from a range of disciplines. Applications for the DIDP will be available on this web site. For more information on the DIDP programs, click here.
DIGO Geospatial Traineeship Program (DIGO GAC Bendigo)
This traineeship is a competency based / workplace assessed program conducted over a period of up to 18 months, offering those who successfully complete the training and assessment, a Diploma in Spatial Information Services with the opportunity for full time employment in an APS3 PSE position in Bendigo. For more information on the traineeship, click here.
Current Vacancies
There are currently no vacancies at DIGO
Tips for Applicants
Merit Principles
Selection for employment is based on merit, which considers the abilities, qualifications, experience, personal qualities and potential for future development of applicants. The merit principle precludes patronage or favouritism. Its use aims to ensure the selection process is fair, open and in accordance with workplace diversity principles.
Initial Preparation
It is very important to thoroughly read the selection documentation to determine whether you can demonstrate you have the skills, qualifications, experience and personal attributes required. The duty statement describes the tasks and responsibilities of the position. The selection criteria lists the key skills, experience, knowledge and qualifications (if necessary) required to perform the duties. You are encouraged to talk to the contact officer and seek answers to any questions you have about the position or DIGO.
Presentation of application
Applications should be typed or neatly handwritten. Applications will be removed from folders and plastic pockets before forwarding to the selection committee.
Writing an application
An application should provide sufficient relevant information about your education, work history and experience to allow the selection committee to assess your claims to the position and decide whether you should be selected for interview. An application following the format suggested below will assist to ensure that your claims for the position have been presented comprehensively.
Please complete the Personal Particulars of Applicant form. It is mandatory to complete this form and provide the contact details of two referees. Ideally, one referee should be your current, immediate supervisor. We recommend you advise your referees about applying for a position and if you progress to an interview, provide them with a copy of the selection documentation.
Use the selection criteria as headings and under each one, explain the relevance of your abilities, experience, qualifications and personal qualities. This is the most important part of your application. Highlight achievements that demonstrate your claims against each of the criteria. Support your claims with actual, specific examples of what you have done and how well you did it.
The STAR model is one way of presenting information against addressing the selection criteria. For each criterion think about the following and use these points to form sentences:
- S (Situation)
Set the context by describing the circumstances where you used the skills or qualities and gained the experience. - T (Task)
What was your role? - A ( Actions)
What did you do and how did you do it? - R (Results)
What did you achieve? What was the end result and how does it relate to the job you are applying for?
Applications that do not address each of the selection criteria are generally not considered for interview.
Resume
Your resume should be an outline of your work history and educational qualifications. Employment history should include dates, positions occupied, name of employer and a brief outline of duties. Employment history should be in chronological order.
Sending/Lodging your application and Closing Date
Your application should be received by the closing date. You can lodge your application in several different ways. The preferred method of submission of applications is by email.
If you are lodging your application by Email it must be in Microsoft Word Format. If you wish to receive an automatically generated receipt you should set the Delivery Options facility of your Email on ‘Confirm Delivery’ or Return Receipt’ before clicking on ’Send’.
Please email your application to: DIGO.Recruitment@defence.gov.au
Applications can be lodged to the following address:
The Recruitment Officer
Locked Bag 4925
KINGSTON ACT 2604
Fax
Please fax your application to (02) 612 77394. Receipt of your application will not be acknowledged. Your fax machine should be programmed to provide you with a transmission receipt.
Late Applications
The selection committee is not obliged to accept late applications. If you are not able to lodge a full application by the closing date, you should talk to the contact officer to determine whether an expression of interest will be accepted. If late acceptance is agreed, you should provide your application by the date agreed by the contact officer.
Acknowledgement of Applications
If you wish to have your application acknowledged as received please complete the Acknowledging Job Applications Form.
Progress of your Application
You may contact the Contact officer at any time about the progress of your application.
Interview procedures
As an applicant you will be considered to be available for interview from the date applications close. Where possible at least two working days notice will be given before interview.
Please note that selection may be based solely on applications and referee reports. Interviews may not be conducted.
The selection committee will assess all applications in relation to the selection criteria. If you are successful in obtaining an interview, you will be contacted by telephone.
All interviewees will be asked the same questions, which have been developed from the selection criteria to assist the selection committee to assess how well you match the selection criteria. The interview will be interactive, which means that the selection committee may ask additional questions to explore and expand upon issues raised by your responses.
It is suggested that you give some thought to the type of questions that might reasonably be asked, to ensure your answers accurately reflect your capabilities. Your answers should describe actual situations or tasks in which you have been involved in relation to the selection criteria.
Referee Checks
Referee checks are used to verify or expand information obtained from applicants. Please ensure you provide the details of two referees who can provide comment on your work performance and an assessment of you in terms of the selection criteria.
Ideally, one referee should be your current, immediate supervisor. We recommend you advise your referees about applying for a position and if you progress to an interview, provide them with a copy of the selection documentation.
Organisational Suitability Assessment
The Organisational Suitability Assessment is a mandatory requirement for employment with DIGO. It consists of written tests and an interview with a qualified psychologist to assess your suitability for employment with DIGO.
After the Selection Process
Once the preferred candidate has been selected, they will be required to undergo a Top Secret Positive Vetting security clearance. An offer of employment will only be made once the preferred candidate has been granted the security clearance.
Decisions and Feedback
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application and will be given the opportunity for post selection feedback. The outcome of the selection exercise will be notified in the Gazette/APS Jobs.
General Information
Citizenship
To be considered for engagement as an ongoing employee, applications must hold Australian citizenship or be eligible for conditional engagement. Conditional engagement requires the non citizen to be eligible for citizenship and be actively pursuing citizenship, which will be granted within a reasonable time. Applicants should also be aware a verifiable background for the past ten years is also essential as a Top Secret Positive Vett security clearance is required within Defence Imagery and Geospatial Organisation (DIGO) and generally non citizenship would preclude processing of such clearance.
Qualifications
Some positions will require mandatory qualifications or suitable relevant experience to fit the duties of the position. This will be advised in the selection documentation. In such circumstance you will need to provide evidence of your qualifications with your application and/or state your work experience that is relevant to the duties of the position.
Health Clearances
Specific medical standards for engagement to DIGO must be met. Applicants for ongoing recruitment will be required to undergo a medical examination to ensure their fitness for duty.
Security and Character Clearances
Department of Defence requires the check where appropriate, of police records, employment history and employment/character references.
Positions in DIGO are security assessed and it is a requirement that the successful applicant be eligible for consideration under existing Commonwealth Government Security Guidelines. Before applying you will need to consider whether you are willing to meet these requirements.
Applicants who have taken voluntary redundancy
Persons who have received a voluntary retrenchment benefit from the Australian Public Service, Australian Defence Force or any other Commonwealth employer are ineligible to be engaged within a twelve month period from the date of their retrenchment.
Conditions of Service
Below are some of the conditions of service against the Defence Employees Collective Agreement (DeCA) for the period 2006-2009.
Hours of Work
Standard hours of duty are from 8:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 5:00pm.
The span of hours within which employees can work their required hours on a flexible basis is 7:00am to 7:00pm.
Flex Time
Flex time is usually available only to APS Levels 1-6 and equivalent classifications. However, other staff may work flexible hours by arrangement with their supervisor.
Annual Leave
Employees are entitled to four weeks per year.
Long Service Leave
Long service leave accrues at 0.3 months (9 calendar days) per year of service. An employee is only able to take long service leave after 10 year of recognisable service.
Personal/Carers Leave
Employees receive a credit of 15 days personal/carers leave full pay on their commencement with Department of Defence. Personal leave can be utilised for personal sick leave and caring for immediate family members.
Special Leave
Special leave is available for emergencies or unforeseen circumstances.
Maternity Leave
Staff members are entitled to 12 weeks paid maternity leave with the option of having this spread out to 24 weeks at half pay.
Probation
A six month probationary period is mandatory for ongoing employment with the Department of Defence.
Performance Feedback Assessment and Development Scheme (PFADS)
All employees from APS Level 1 to Executive Level 2 are required to undertake a performance management agreement with their supervisor.
Superannuation
Department of Defence provides a comprehensive superannuation scheme.
Salary
Salary is paid on a fortnightly basis.
Application Checklist
Instructions
- This checklist may be used by applicants when applying for ongoing positions in Defence Imagery and Geospatial Organisation.
- This checklist is for the private use of applicants.
Include in your application |
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An updated curriculum vitae/resume/work history/educational qualifications or equivalent. |
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A Statement of Claims addressing the individual selection criteria for the position you are applying for. |
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Covering letter of application |
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The names and contact details of a least two referees: ideally one of whom should be your current supervisor. |
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Completion of the Personal Particulars of Applicant Form and attached it to your application documents. |
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Other Information |
To be considered for engagement as an ongoing employee, applicants must hold Australian citizenship or be eligible for conditional engagement. Conditional engagement requires the non citizen to be eligible for citizenship and be actively pursuing citizenship, which will be granted within a reasonable time. Applicants should also be aware a verifiable background for the past ten years is also essential as a Top Secret Positive Vett security clearance is required within Defence Imagery and Geospatial Organisation (DIGO) and generally non citizenship would preclude processing of such clearance. |
Please refer back to this page regularly for future employment opportunities.
