Defence offers graduate and post-graduate qualifications from all science and health related disciplines to work across a spectrum of unique and stimulating fields. By contributing to the development of Defence capabilities through innovation, advocacy and research, you can have a career that contributes a profound impact on Australia’s future.
We are looking for people with strong critical thinking and research skills, and the ability to present and argue their analysis in diverse forums. You might have a background in maths, statistics, physics, engineering or any technical or health related disciplines, once you work with us, we will support you to continually develop your skills to complement the nature of your work.
Our graduates can choose from the following development programs, designed to prepare you for an exciting and diverse career in Defence or the wider APS. Find your future today.
The following development pathways exist within the Science and Health Stream.
Defence Pathways – Graduate Development Program – Generalist
The GDP Generalist pathway is designed to give you a bird’s eye view of the diverse work Defence carries out. This pathway will give you a solid base to build your career on, as well as develop a professional network within Defence, the wider APS and industry. Click here to view more information about the GDP Generalist pathway
Intelligence & Security Development Program
Do you have an inquisitive nature and like to find solutions to complex problems? Would you like to imminently contribute to Australia's understanding of the strategic and national security environment? Do you have strong communication and relationship building skills, the ability to think critically and well-developed research and analysis skills? Then we have the job for you. The ISDP is seeking graduates from science and health disciplines for the following pathways: