The Materiel Vocational Employment Scheme (for TAFE students)

(Technical Trainees)

2008 MVES group gaining hands-on experience while attending
the DMO Familiarisation Tour in Sydney.

Applications for the 2010 Materiel Vocational Employment Scheme have now closed. Applications for the 2011 MVES will open in August 2010.

On this page:

About the MVES
Real Opportunities
Who we want
Visit us at upcoming Career fairs
Eligibility Criteria
Guidelines for Completing your Application
Apply Now
Contact Us
Frequently Asked Questions

About the Materiel Vocational Employment Scheme

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

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

The MVES offers you:

• the opportunity to be paid to complete your academic study;
• ongoing employment plus an attractive salary of approx $42,000 (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 on successful completion of the scheme and a salary of approximately $48,000 (plus superannuation);
• 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 vocational trainee you will be given the opportunity to work on exciting, real-world projects with leading edge technology in either 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.

There are limited vocational employment positions available for 2010. These positions will be offered in various locations around Australia. Should you be offered a placement on the MVES 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 MVES will commence with the DMO in January 2010. Applicants should please be aware that on completion of the program although the MVES management will attempt 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 MVES is of 12-24 months duration, depending on the progress of your study and the qualification level required. We are committed to funding vocational 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 MVES recruitment team will be attending 2 TAFE career fairs in 2009.

Thursday 10 September

Victoria University (TAFE)
Vic Uni, Melbourne
10am - 1pm

Thursday 10 September

TAFE NSW Career Expo
Ultimo College, Sydney
11am - 3pm

For additional information regarding the MVES and an opportunity to meet current MVES participants please visit us at these locations.

Eligibility Criteria

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To be eligible for the MVES applicants must:

1. have successfully completed 12 months of (full time or part-time equivalent) study towards an accredited qualification as identified below,
2. meet prescribed APS conditions of engagement, including citizenship, health, character and security checks
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

Guidelines for Completing Your Application

The following information is provided as a guide to applying for a position on the Materiel Vocational 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. Applications for the 2010 MVES are now open (APPLY NOW). The application will assess your Written Communication Skills Thinking Skills Technical Skills Ability to achieve results Interest in DMO	Close: 27 Sept 2009
2. Assessment Centre – If you are considered suitable based on your application, you will be invited to attend a one day assessment centre. It may include a group exercise, an email exercise and an interview. Assessment Centres will occur between Monday 05 - Friday 09 October 2009 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: 5th - 16th October 2009
3. Final Selection – If your application is successful you will be offered a position on the 2010 Materiel Vocational Employment Scheme which will commence in mid January 2010. A security assessment and a simple medical are undertaken prior to finalising your recruitment in the DMO.	Selection Offers: Mid October 2009

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

HOW TO PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION
Before applying for the MVES, 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
• consider your preparedness to go through the security clearance process

Apply Now

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Applications for the 2010 Materiel Vocational Employment Scheme (for TAFE students) have been extended and will now close on 27 September 2009 (APPLY NOW)

Contact Us

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

For any queries regarding the Materiel Vocational Employment Scheme, please contact the MVES Management Team.

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

• The Materiel Cadetship Program for Undergraduates

• The Materiel Graduate Program 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