BIG OPPORTUNITIES – YOU & DMO

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MATERIEL GRADUATE SCHEME OVERVIEW
WHAT WILL I DO?
WORK ROTATIONS
HOW DOES DMO HELP?
WHERE WILL YOU BE LOCATED?
WHAT WILL YOU DO AFTER THE MGS?
CONTACT

MATERIEL GRADUATE SCHEME OVERVIEW
The Materiel Graduate Scheme (MGS) is the DMO’s graduate recruitment and development scheme. It provides you with the opportunity to use the skills you acquired at university while building on your personal learning and experiences to develop you into a highly regarded professional.

The MGS is an 18 month civilian scheme consisting of both on and off the job learning and development activities including three work rotations in different parts of the organisation, each of six months duration.

WHAT WILL I DO?

ENGINEERS

As an engineer you will participate in a work experience program that is professionally recognised by Engineers Australia. You will work on real-world engineering problems related to the support of equipment in service with the Australian Defence Force. DMO predominately does not do hands on design or engineering work. These activities are mainly done by companies contracted by DMO, in some instances DMO will undertake hands on design and engineering work.

During your workplace rotations you may find yourself:

Translating capability requirements into technical function and performance specifications for example the development of the Joint Strike Fighter technical specifications.
Providing engineering research reports on systems such as Global Positioning Systems.
Working as part of the engineering team for example the FA18 or F111 fighter aircraft.
Developing, maintaining and implement engineering management plans and procedures.
Acting as engineering authority to understand performance of equipment and systems and determine the safety of equipment for operation.
Managing the decommissioning and disposal of assets, for example, to sell to third parties or donate to museums or as dive wrecks.
Contributing to the development and management of environmental programs.
Managing and taking part in the technical evaluation of tenders for new equipment.
Negotiating and managing contracts for the delivery of the equipment (or capability).

LEGAL/PROCUREMENT and CONTRACTING
(Role will vary based on your specialisation)

Providing legal advice on a variety of contractual matters
Researching the legislative situation surrounding the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) within Australian domestic airspace
Procuring Global Positioning Systems for Army and Navy aircraft
Managing contracts and negotiating with consultants
Preparing Statements of Work (SOWs) for procurement activities
Reviewing contract progress reports
Assisting with the evaluation of major tender documentation

FINANCE /ACCOUNTING

As an accountant in the DMO you can be involved in activities that cover the full spectrum of the accounting profession. For example:
Work on the financial reform agenda
Managing significant parts of the DMO's billion dollar budget
Preparing project budgets
Assist in the preparation of DMO monthly and annual financial statements
Assisting in Defence/DMO financial remediation work for the ANAO
Accrual and output management
Review and undertake analysis of quarterly financial reports covering due diligence, accrual expenses job kits and future certificate of compliance requirements
Assisting in the preparation of DMO's budget statements for consideration by Parliamentary committees

LOGISTICS

As a DMO materiel logistician your role can be wide ranging and may include:

managing a fleet of defence assets
establishing the support infrastructure for new aircraft or warships
ensuring that the broken components in a tracked vehicle such as the M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank are managed effectively to maximise the serviceability of the tank

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

As an In-Service Application Manager within the DMO, you will be using Logistics Systems that support the Australian Defence Organisation including areas of Operation overseas. You will be involved in activities which require in-depth investigation and rectification of IT application problems, using Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) including:

Assist in the management and implementation of business information systems
Provide technical advice on business systems
Develop change control procedures
Writing integration and acceptance test plans
Develop detailed risk mitigation plans

WORK ROTATIONS

The purpose of the work rotations is to:

provide you with a broad understanding of different functions across the Defence Materiel Organisation
introduce you to skills required to progress your career in DMO
develop you as a key professional for DMO's future.

You will be able to allocate your preference from a range of rotation possibilities prior to allocation of each work rotation. Actual allocation is based on:

your professional development needs
organisational requirements
your skills and experiences
Your preference

HOW DOES DMO HELP?

We understand that the transition from study to career can be a difficult transition to undertake. In designing the MGS we aim to ease this transition by developing a series of support networks to help develop you into a professional member of our workforce.

As a graduate, you have access to all the support available to DMO staff. You will also be assigned a senior manager as a mentor and a buddy from the previous year's MGS intake to help you.

WHERE WILL YOU BE LOCATED?

DMO is located around the country. You may undertake rotations in Canberra, Melbourne or Sydney. However some graduates may be assigned to regional locations like Williamtown (near Newcastle) and Nowra in NSW, Oakey in Queensland or Rockingham in Western Australia.

You may also be sent to another location for one or more of your work rotations. DMO will cover most of the costs associated with this temporary relocation.

The purpose of the work rotations is to:

provide you with a broad understanding of different functions across the Defence Materiel Organisation;
introduce you to skills required to progress your career in DMO; and
develop you as a key professional for DMO's future.

You will be able to allocate your preference from a range of rotation possibilities prior to allocation of each work rotation. Actual allocation is based on:

your professional development needs;
Divisional business needs; and
your skills and experiences.

See: MAP OF LOCATIONS.

virtual map of locations

WHAT WILL YOU DO AFTER THE MGS?

After the MGS, you will be assigned to a permanent position with your Home Division. This assignment will be based on corporate needs, your qualifications and your experiences during the MGS.

APPLY NOW

Applications for the 2009 Materiel Cadetship / Graduate Schemes have closed.
Applications for the 2010 programs will open in March 2009.

For Vocation work and other job opportunities, visit the Materiel Cadetship Scheme (MCS):

http://www.defence.gov.au/dmo/careers/ece/index.cfm

CONTACT US

For any queries, please feel free to contact the Materiel Graduate Scheme team via e-mail:
graduate.dmo@defence.gov.au

The DMO Materiel Graduate Scheme website was last updated: 15 July 2008

	BIG OPPORTUNITIES – YOU & DMO On this page: MATERIEL GRADUATE SCHEME OVERVIEW WHAT WILL I DO? WORK ROTATIONS HOW DOES DMO HELP? WHERE WILL YOU BE LOCATED? WHAT WILL YOU DO AFTER THE MGS? CONTACT MATERIEL GRADUATE SCHEME OVERVIEW The Materiel Graduate Scheme (MGS) is the DMO’s graduate recruitment and development scheme. It provides you with the opportunity to use the skills you acquired at university while building on your personal learning and experiences to develop you into a highly regarded professional. The MGS is an 18 month civilian scheme consisting of both on and off the job learning and development activities including three work rotations in different parts of the organisation, each of six months duration. WHAT WILL I DO? ENGINEERS As an engineer you will participate in a work experience program that is professionally recognised by Engineers Australia. You will work on real-world engineering problems related to the support of equipment in service with the Australian Defence Force. DMO predominately does not do hands on design or engineering work. These activities are mainly done by companies contracted by DMO, in some instances DMO will undertake hands on design and engineering work. During your workplace rotations you may find yourself: Translating capability requirements into technical function and performance specifications for example the development of the Joint Strike Fighter technical specifications. Providing engineering research reports on systems such as Global Positioning Systems. Working as part of the engineering team for example the FA18 or F111 fighter aircraft. Developing, maintaining and implement engineering management plans and procedures. Acting as engineering authority to understand performance of equipment and systems and determine the safety of equipment for operation. Managing the decommissioning and disposal of assets, for example, to sell to third parties or donate to museums or as dive wrecks. Contributing to the development and management of environmental programs. Managing and taking part in the technical evaluation of tenders for new equipment. Negotiating and managing contracts for the delivery of the equipment (or capability). LEGAL/PROCUREMENT and CONTRACTING *(Role will vary based on your specialisation)* Providing legal advice on a variety of contractual matters Researching the legislative situation surrounding the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) within Australian domestic airspace Procuring Global Positioning Systems for Army and Navy aircraft Managing contracts and negotiating with consultants Preparing Statements of Work (SOWs) for procurement activities Reviewing contract progress reports Assisting with the evaluation of major tender documentation FINANCE /ACCOUNTING As an accountant in the DMO you can be involved in activities that cover the full spectrum of the accounting profession. For example: Work on the financial reform agenda Managing significant parts of the DMO's billion dollar budget Preparing project budgets Assist in the preparation of DMO monthly and annual financial statements Assisting in Defence/DMO financial remediation work for the ANAO Accrual and output management Review and undertake analysis of quarterly financial reports covering due diligence, accrual expenses job kits and future certificate of compliance requirements Assisting in the preparation of DMO's budget statements for consideration by Parliamentary committees LOGISTICS As a DMO materiel logistician your role can be wide ranging and may include: managing a fleet of defence assets establishing the support infrastructure for new aircraft or warships ensuring that the broken components in a tracked vehicle such as the M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank are managed effectively to maximise the serviceability of the tank INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY As an In-Service Application Manager within the DMO, you will be using Logistics Systems that support the Australian Defence Organisation including areas of Operation overseas. You will be involved in activities which require in-depth investigation and rectification of IT application problems, using Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) including: Assist in the management and implementation of business information systems Provide technical advice on business systems Develop change control procedures Writing integration and acceptance test plans Develop detailed risk mitigation plans WORK ROTATIONS The purpose of the work rotations is to: provide you with a broad understanding of different functions across the Defence Materiel Organisation introduce you to skills required to progress your career in DMO develop you as a key professional for DMO's future. You will be able to allocate your preference from a range of rotation possibilities prior to allocation of each work rotation. Actual allocation is based on: your professional development needs organisational requirements your skills and experiences Your preference HOW DOES DMO HELP? We understand that the transition from study to career can be a difficult transition to undertake. In designing the MGS we aim to ease this transition by developing a series of support networks to help develop you into a professional member of our workforce. As a graduate, you have access to all the support available to DMO staff. You will also be assigned a senior manager as a mentor and a buddy from the previous year's MGS intake to help you. WHERE WILL YOU BE LOCATED? DMO is located around the country. You may undertake rotations in Canberra, Melbourne or Sydney. However some graduates may be assigned to regional locations like Williamtown (near Newcastle) and Nowra in NSW, Oakey in Queensland or Rockingham in Western Australia. You may also be sent to another location for one or more of your work rotations. DMO will cover most of the costs associated with this temporary relocation. The purpose of the work rotations is to: provide you with a broad understanding of different functions across the Defence Materiel Organisation; introduce you to skills required to progress your career in DMO; and develop you as a key professional for DMO's future. You will be able to allocate your preference from a range of rotation possibilities prior to allocation of each work rotation. Actual allocation is based on: your professional development needs; Divisional business needs; and your skills and experiences. See: MAP OF LOCATIONS. WHAT WILL YOU DO AFTER THE MGS? After the MGS, you will be assigned to a permanent position with your Home Division. This assignment will be based on corporate needs, your qualifications and your experiences during the MGS. APPLY NOW Applications for the 2009 Materiel Cadetship / Graduate Schemes have closed. Applications for the 2010 programs will open in March 2009. For Vocation work and other job opportunities, visit the Materiel Cadetship Scheme (MCS): http://www.defence.gov.au/dmo/careers/ece/index.cfm CONTACT US For any queries, please feel free to contact the Materiel Graduate Scheme team via e-mail: graduate.dmo@defence.gov.au The DMO Materiel Graduate Scheme website was last updated: 15 July 2008
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