Technical Pathway Graduate Program (Feb 2027)

Make your mark in the Technical pathway by working on some of the largest national acquisition and sustainment projects at Defence, like : fighter aircraftNavy shipssoldier systems, andthe nation's nuclear-powered submarines.The Technical pathway gives graduates the experience of working in one of Australia's largest program management, logistics, procurement, and engineering organisations.The Technical pathway includes support to undertake industry-recognised learning and development opportunities.The Technical pathway is not just for technical degrees.

Defence is looking for applicants with a degree and an interest in : business and commercecyber securityengineeringinformation and communication technologylogistics and supply chain, andproject management.SalaryAll successful candidates will commence the Graduate Program on a salary of $79,176 plus 15.4% superannuation (increasing to $81,868 in March 2026).Graduates advance to a higher salary after successfully completing the Program.

The salary increase depends on which training pathway is completed.Defence's is committed to enabling an enjoyable work-life balance through : a generous remuneration packageconditions of serviceflexible work arrangements, andleave benefits.LocationAdelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Cairns, Darwin, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth, Sydney and Williamtown.Duration12-18 months.RolesApplicants to the Technical pathway need to nominate one of these areas of interest in the application form : CyberSupport the implementation of the Defence Cyber Security Strategy.EngineeringWork on complex and nationally significant acquisition and sustainment projects.Manage and perform systems engineering focused activities.Plan, facilitate and assure confidence in the delivery of engineering outcomes for Defence.Information and Communication Technology (ICT)Be part of one of the largest ICT networks in Australia.Support Defence operations around the world.Access a wide range of opportunities across Defence.LogisticsProvide logistics support across the life-cycle of a project or capability.

This means being involved in strategy and concepts, to acquisition, transition into service, sustainment, upgrades and disposal.Project managementWork in diverse project teams that deliver nationally significant projects.Experience projects unparalleled in size, cost, timescale, risk profile and level of technological complexity.Defence is the winner of the 2023 Graduate Employer award for Government & Public Safety by Prosple.

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