Department of Defence Graduate Jobs & Internships

Internship, Clerkship or Placement

Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth (Rockingham) and Sydney.

The Defence STEM Cadetship is an entry-level pathway for tertiary students studying a relevant Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics degree.

Start Date

Ongoing

Salary

AUD 52,652 pro rata plus 15.4% superannuation. Based on the completion of 60 work placement days, this equates to a minimum salary of $12,150 per annum

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Graduate Job

Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth, Adelaide

Make an imprint on the Defence Graduate Program with a career dedicated to excellence in science and technology.

Start Date

5 Feb 2024 - 12 Feb 2024

Salary

AUD 71,207 + 15.4% superannuation

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Graduate Job

Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Cairns

Make an imprint on the Defence Graduate program by working on some of the largest national acquisition and sustainment projects.

Start Date

12 Feb 2024 - 19 Feb 2024

Salary

AUD 71,207 + 15.4% superannuation

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Graduate Job

Canberra. ASD Graduate could be located in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth or Canberra.

For graduates with an aptitude for analysis, technology, innovation, critical thinking and problem solving, who want to begin an Intelligence career.

Start Date

12 Feb 2024 - 10 Jun 2024

Salary

AUD 71,207 + 15.4% superannuation

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Graduate Job

Majority of positions in Canberra, with the possibility of interstate rotations throughout the program.

Make an imprint in the Policy & Corporate Pathway by enabling the Defence mission in program management, corporate, analysis, and policy roles.

Start Date

12 Feb 2024 - 19 Feb 2024

Salary

AUD 71,207 + 15.4% superannuation

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Graduate Job

Canberra, ACT; Sydney, NSW

If you are seeking an exciting engineering career with enjoyable and unique experiences you will find it in the Civilian Engineer Development Program

Start Date

5 Feb 2024 - 12 Feb 2024

Salary

AUD 71,207 + 15.4% superannuation

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Internship, Clerkship or Placement

Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth

The Defence STEM Cadetship is an entry-level pathway for tertiary students studying a relevant Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics degree.

Start Date

Ongoing

Salary

AUD 52,652 pro rata ($12,150 based on 60 work placement days) plus 15.4% superannuation

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STEM Cadetship Program (Indigenous Affirmative Measures)

Research and Innovation Pathway Graduate Program

Technical Pathway Graduate Program

Intelligence Pathway Graduate Program

Policy and Corporate Pathway Graduate Program

Navy Civilian Engineer Development Program

STEM Cadetship