Defence Graduate Opportunities Apply now
A career designing essential naval platforms? Definitely Defence.
Defence Graduate Program Streams Engineering
Do you have qualifications in Engineering?
Are you seeking a career that offers unparalleled exposure to innovative technical expertise, diverse learning opportunities and unique development experiences? Regardless of your specialisation, Defence needs engineering graduates to work across a wide spectrum of projects around Australia, and the world that will offer constant exposure to new and exciting challenges.
When applying to work as a graduate in Defence, you can choose from the following development programs, designed to prepare you for an exciting and diverse career in Defence or the wider APS.
Which development stream is right for you?
Defence Capability Pathway - Engineering and Naval Architecture
From working on the Joint Strike Fighter, Navy ships or soldier protection systems, our Engineering Pathway will see you involved in cutting edge projects supporting the Australian Defence Force that are of national importance. This Pathway is professionally recognised by Engineers Australia.
Maritime Engineering and Naval Construction (Future Ships and Submarines)
The Maritime Engineering and Naval Construction job stream will provide university graduates an exciting and unique opportunity to be a part of the future ship and submarine projects, both of which will be a significant contribution to Australian Navy capability.
Estate and Infrastructure
The Estate and Infrastructure stream is seeking professional and innovative team-players to help design, manage, maintain and develop one of Australia’s largest and most diverse real estate portfolios to keep pace with Defence’s changing capabilities.
Intelligence & Cyber
Our Intelligence agencies possess an insatiable demand for IT specialists. We employ specialist in traditional ICT fields as well as many positions that require application of specialist computer knowledge and / or abilities. Regardless of the area of work, our IT specialists enjoy some of the most challenging and technically difficult tasks available.
Your work will directly support national intelligence priorities of Government and to support our military operations regionally and beyond.
To view more information visit Defence Intelligence and Cyber stream opportunities
Defence Science & Technology
The Defence Science and Technology (DST) Group provides specialist scientific advice and innovative technology solutions to create and maintain Australia’s defence and national security capability edge.
Other Entry Options for Engineers
Quick Details
- Degree types: Most Engineering disciplines
- Salary: $65,133 pa + 15.4% Super
-
Program:
- Defence Corporate Pathway – 12 months – 3 x 4 month rotations
- Defence Capability Pathway – 18 months – 3 x 6 month rotations (one in Canberra)
- Defence Policy and Intelligence Pathway – 12 months – 3 x 4 month rotations (some variations for to accommodate training)
- Defence Science and Technology Pathway – 12 months – 2 x 6 month rotations
- Eligibility: View eligibility requirements
- Intake:
- Estate and Infrastructure – February
- Capability Engineering and Naval Architecture Stream – February or September
- Intelligence and Cyber Stream - February (all), July (ASD only)
- Research and Innovation Stream - February
- Location:
- All streams - Canberra
- Capability Engineering - Various Australia wide (Can, Melb, Syd, Adel, Bris, Perth, Newcastle)
- Benefits: Why Choose Defence
- Other Engineering Graduate Entry Options: Naval Civilian Engineer Development Program
