What our graduates say

‘The Materiel graduate scheme is unique. They offer a diverse range of challenging roles and flexible working conditions to help manage work life balance. The support and development received from MGS gives a great start for your future career to take off as a highly skilled professional.’
Ailie Owens - Accounting

‘The opportunity to have worked on both sides of the Defence environment has allowed me to appreciate the diverse and unique challenges available in the DMO. I enjoy the scale and complexity of DMO projects, and the fostering of dynamic relationships with industry and foreign agencies. Exposure to advanced systems across a wide variety of capital equipment projects and regional operation locations is an additional incentive of DMO employment.’ –
Jimmy Wong - Software Engineer

‘I enjoy working for the DMO in so far as it represents an interesting, challenging and rewarding workplace. In working for the DMO I hope to acquire both additional training and experience in project management techniques and processes, with an aim to eventually acquiring world-standard project management accreditation.’
Kate Grice - Economics/Law

‘DMO has offered me a diverse and rewarding Graduate experience. I have been given the flexibility to follow my interests and forge my own career path, but have also had the support and networks established by the Materiel Graduate Scheme.’
Alison Peisker - Commerce

‘I enjoy the challenges of a very flexible and fluid workplace where changes and genius come together. I get to travel and meet different people with different backgrounds ranging from engineers and project managers to lawyers and contractors. I find that the issues involved in my position are important and my contribution makes a difference.’
Lalin Naidu - Electrical Engineer

Find out more...

‘The key benefit I've received from the MGS program is the diversity of experiences to which I have been exposed. DMO is constantly providing me with new challenges and experiences and has allowed me to develop and utilise a wide range of skills in an exciting and diverse range of environments.’

Andrew Evers - Legal

‘Graduates are seen as a valuable resource by the DMO and they are investing a lot in our future careers. The priority and investment put into the Materiel Graduate Scheme will ensure that the DMO will have better trained, qualified and more knowledgeable engineers in the future. The program provides graduates with experiences and knowledge that we will use throughout our professional lives.’
Danielle Hodge - Naval Architect

‘The Defence environment is so large and diverse it is impossible not to find something of interest to someone from any background. The DMO is involved in some of the largest projects in Australia in terms of funding and complexity and there is always a new challenge to tackle. The MGS gives you access to cutting edge technology, and unique experiences as well as interactions with personnel from all manner of backgrounds from Engineering to Finance and Law, as well as foreign countries.‘
David Williams - Robotics Engineer

'My time as a graduate in the DMO has allowed me to build on skills obtained in my further education as well as develop and realise new skills. My supervisors and colleagues have continued to support me in all aspects of my career development while always pushing me to achieve. One of the major aspects of the Materiel Graduate Scheme is the Graduate Management Team. With their support I have been able to make a smooth and successful transition into working for the DMO.'
Eliza Campbell - IT

‘As an engineer DMO offers a challenging career and the opportunity to work in a diverse environment and develop a diverse range of skills. The greatest reward isn't just being able to play with exciting toys and developing leading edge technology, but a sense of pride in delivering the best capability for our troops in war.’
Jimmy Zhang - Aerospace Engineer

‘Working within DMO offers you ever evolving and challenging tasks and the ability to get up close and personal with some of the most impressive toys you have ever seen. I enjoy coming to work in such a diverse and exciting environment and the MGS offers you the chance to expose yourself to an array of tasks within the organisation.’
Katrina Geddes - Business

‘‘The Materiel Graduate Scheme has exposed me to a wide range of DMO’s business. This has allowed me to employ my academic qualifications in a complex and exciting environment that is at the forefront of National interest. DMO is committed to training and professional development which ensures that you are continually developing your skills and career.’
Phillip Hall - Law

‘‘The support given to graduates in the DMO is apparent whichever section you are in, no matter what the issue.’
Krish Narayan - IT