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 program is right for you?
Navy - Civilian Engineer Development Program
The CEDP has been designed to offer the best engineering training around. We want our graduates to be the best in their field; to be the best of the best. The CEDP is recognised by Engineers Australia and enables our engineers to actively head towards Chartered Status. Click here to view more information about the Navy - Civilian Engineer Development Program
DMO Materiel Graduate Program — 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. Click here to view more information about our Engineering Pathway
Defence Pathways- Graduate Development Program — Infrastructure
The GDP Infrastructure development pathway 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. Click here to view more information about the GDP Infrastructure development pathway
Intelligence & Security Development Program
The ISDP has an almost insatiable demand for technical specialists to keep our unique systems on the cutting edge and as a graduate in the ISDP, your work will directly support national intelligence priorities of Government and support our military operations regionally and beyond. The ISDP is looking for people with strong people skills and expertise from a range of engineering disciplines to work in the following pathways: