The Materiel TAFE Employment Scheme

MTES trainees administering tests on a Bushmaster Vehicle

Applications for the 2011 MTES will open in August 2010.

On this page:

About the MTES
Real Opportunities
Who we want
Visit us at upcoming Career fairs
Eligibility Criteria
The Selection Process - Hints and Tips

• Selection Criteria
  
• Hints on how to prepare your application
• Hints on how to prepare for DMO Assessment Centres

Apply Now
Contact Us
About DMO
Frequently Asked Questions

 

About the Materiel TAFE Employment Scheme

The Materiel TAFE Employment Scheme (MTES) is a Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) scheme designed to support students completing their final year/s of TAFE by providing part-time paid employment combined with ongoing study with guaranteed employment on successful completion of the Scheme.

As a MTES trainee you will be provided the opportunity to use your acquired TAFE knowledge and skills to complement your continuing study program with relevant, exciting and practical employment in a unique environment. You will be provided with real-life paid work to practice and utilise your existing skills.

The MTES offers you:

• the opportunity to be paid to complete your academic study;
• ongoing employment plus an attractive salary of approx $43,800 (plus superannuation – minimum 15%) during the period of study and additional financial assistance towards course fees;
• the opportunity to undertake practical, high quality part-time work to support academic study;
• guaranteed employment in the DMO and a salary of approximately $50,000 (plus superannuation) on successful completion of the MTES scheme;
• Exposure to senior DMO professional in your specific job discipline to provide ongoing advice regarding your academic study and career options;
• work-life balance – DMO offers the chance to balance work with other interests, and has a culture of reasonable work hours;
• professional development – DMO places great emphasis and invests heavily in professional development for DMO people; and
• future career opportunities – DMO offers a range of opportunities for career progression, this program offers a kick-start for a career in DMO.

Real Opportunities

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As a trainee you will be given the opportunity to work on exciting, real-world projects with leading edge technology in engineering, IT and logistics.

Depending on your skills and experience, work in DMO will be designed to complement your study program. A training plan designed to detail the on and off the job requirements will be negotiated and signed with your supervisor and TAFE institution. Your general plan will involve a 50/50 work to study ratio during your school semester and full time work in DMO during semester breaks as negotiated with your supervisor.

Positions will be offered in various locations around Australia. Should you be offered a placement on the MTES it will be located in your home state, to allow you to continue your study with minimal disruption to your existing commitments. Those awarded a place on the MTES will commence with the DMO in January each year. Applicants should be aware that on completion of the program, the MTES management team will endeavour to permanently place you in your nominated home state, this may not always be achievable as it is determined by DMO operational requirements at the time.

See: About DMO

Who we want

The MTES is of 12-24 months duration, depending on the progress of your study and the qualification level required. We are committed to funding trainees who are completing a TAFE course leading to an Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree qualification in one of our critical disciplines.

For example, if you are entering the scheme with a Certificate IV you would likely be on the scheme for 24 months, while if you are undertaking a Diploma you would be on the scheme for around 12 months.

Visit us at Upcoming Career Fairs

The MTES recruitment team will be attending TAFE career fairs in 2010, check this site in mid-2010 for further details. If you would like to visit us at a University career fair please see the Materiel Graduate Scheme Website.

Eligibility Criteria

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To be eligible for the MTES applicants must:

1. have successfully completed 12 months of (full time or part-time equivalent) study towards an accredited qualification as identified below with at least one semester of study remaining after the MTES start date in January 2010;
2. meet prescribed APS conditions of engagement, including citizenship, health, character and security checks; and
3. be currently completing a Certificate IV, Diploma Advanced Diploma, or Associate Degree in one of the following disciplines

Engineering and Technical:

• Electrical
• Electronic
• Mechanical
• Mechatronics
• Marine
• Software
• Communications/Telecommunications
• Avionics/Aerospace
• Armaments/Ordinance
• Welding/Fabrication
• Information Technology – software development

Logistics

The Selection process – Hints and tips

The following information is provided as a guide to applying for a position on the Materiel TAFE Employment Scheme. Our recruitment procedure is a three stage process as outlined below:

1. Application – Applications are online. You will need to answer a few questions about your experience, submit a resume and two current referees. The application will be used to assess your: Written Communication Skills Thinking Skills Technical Skills Ability to Achieve Results Interest in DMO	Open: August 2010
2. Assessment Centre – If you are considered suitable based on your application, you will be invited to attend a half day assessment centre. It will include a group exercise, a written exercise and an interview. Assessment Centres are held in October in most capital cities (we support you to get there if you live outside these locations). The application will assess your Relationship Management Ability Communication Skills Thinking Skills Technical Skills Ability to Achieve Results Interest in DMO	Assessment: October 2010
3. Final Selection – If your application is successful you will be offered a position on the 2011 Materiel TAFE Employment Scheme which will commence in January 2011. A security assessment and a simple medical are undertaken prior to finalising your recruitment in the DMO.	Selection Offers: Mid October 2010

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SELECTION CRITERIA
The following table describes the selection criteria against which you will be evaluated.

Criterion	Characteristics (Things you can do to meet the criteria)
Achieves results: goal focused resilient realistic overcomes obstacles.	Being proactive and taking the initiative Self-motivation and commitment to achieving results Ability to develop solutions that target problems effectively Ability to keep difficulties in perspective and respond positively to setbacks and challenges Willingness to take responsibility for own actions
Thinking skills: intelligent shows wise judgement.	Ability to identify interrelationships between issues, to draw links and to synthesise information across different sources Ability to place information in a broader context and to identify likely implications Ability to generate new ideas and innovative approaches to problems Ability to generate effective practical applications
Communication skills: listen understand explore convey ideas.	Ability to express oneself clearly and logically both orally and in writing Ability to tailor communication to accommodate a wide range of other people Negotiation and influencing skills Listening skills
Relationship management: gets on with others contributes effectively	Ability to assist, support and work co-operatively with other team members Commitment to team objectives and ability to generate this in others Ability to give and receive feedback effectively Understanding of own role within a team and impact on others Ability to motivate, mentor and provide direction to others
Genuine interest in working with DMO and Defence.	Genuine interest in and commitment to the work of the DMO An awareness of one’s ability to make a contribution to DMO and of the personal benefits to be gained through a graduate position and career in the DMO
Technical skills	Builds & maintains appropriate experience, skills and knowledge Ability to apply technical skills appropriately Awareness of and commitment to professional standards

Before applying for the MTES, you should:

• review and understand the criteria which you will be assessed against (above);
• find out as much as you can about DMO and its current projects;
• gain an understanding of strategic Defence issues; and
• consider whether you are willing to go through the security clearance process

HINTS ON HOW TO PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION

See: How to prepare your application: Key Hints and Tips

HINTS ON HOW TO PREPARE FOR DMO ASSESSMENT CENTRES

See: Hints and Tips: Assessment Centres in the DMO

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Apply Now

Applications for the 2011 Materiel TAFE Employment Scheme will open August 2010.

Contact Us

For any queries regarding the selection process, please contact the Recruitment team.

For other job opportunities within the DMO, please visit the following websites:

• The Materiel Undergraduate Scheme for University Undergraduates

• The Materiel Graduate Scheme for University Graduates

• DMO general employment opportunities

About DMO

For a more thorough understanding of the DMO and what it does, click on the following links:

Link	What you will find there
About DMO	DMO’s purpose and snapshot of the organisation
Inside DMO	Description for each of DMO’s Divisions and the type of work they do
DMO projects	Information about a number of DMO’s large scale projects
News and events	What is happening in DMO's world
DMO's forward plan: The Defence Capability Plan	The roadmap for DMO for the next 20 years
Skilling Australia's Defence Industry	A program for improving the capability of Defence industry in Australia
DMO accountability	The accountability environment that keeps DMO on its correct path
Defence and industry	DMO's relationship has initiatives to improve Defence industry capability in Australia

See: Frequently Asked Questions

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