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Department of Defence

4.1
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Navy Civilian Engineer Development Program

Canberra, ACT; Sydney, NSW

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

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Graduate Job
Number of Vacancies
20-30
Salary
AUD 71,207 / Year

+ 15.4% superannuation

Start Date
5 Feb 2025 - 12 Feb 2025

Application dates

Applications Open
26 Feb 2024
Applications Close
10 Apr 2024

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
E
Aerospace Engineering & Aviation
Automotive & Transport Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering & Construction
Communications Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Engineering Management
Environmental Engineering
Fire & Safety Engineering
Geomatic Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Marine Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mathematics & Statistics
Mechanical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Renewable Energy Engineering
Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering
Engineering & Mathematics (all other)
Geotechnical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering

Working rights

Australia

  • Australian Citizen
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The Navy Civilian Engineer Development Program plays a critical role in contributing to current and future Navy capability and is one of the most comprehensive programs of its type in Australia. The program aims to support the acquisition and in-service sustainment requirements of the Royal Australian Navy fleet. Key to this function is providing specialist engineering support through the entire lifecycle of Navy platforms. 

The Navy Civilian Engineer Development Program offers a 36-month development program, consisting of six work rotations of six months each. Four rotations within the Navy Group, one Industry rotation (outside of Defence) and one rotation in a different Defence Group.

The program includes a range of features that provide broad professional development and recognition as well as the opportunity to grow and develop a professional career as an Australian Public Service employee within the Department of Defence. Based on competencies recognised by Engineers Australia (EA), this program consists of Defence and Industry work rotations and provides optimum exposure to a variety of engineering opportunities through both on and off-the-job training.

The Department’s generous remuneration package, conditions of service and leave benefits will contribute to you enjoying a happy work/life balance. The program also includes assistance to achieve industry-based professional experience.

A minimum four-year Bachelor's degree, recognised in Australia, is required to apply for the Navy Civilian Engineer Development Program. 

The Navy Civilian Engineer Development Program looks for applicants who have an Engineering degree, accredited by Engineers Australia specialising in:

  • Software;
  • Communications, Systems/Networks;
  • ICT Engineering;
  • Naval Architecture;
  • Cyber-related studies;
  • Mechatronics;
  • Electronics;
  • Electrical;
  • Mechanical;
  • Systems

Further information can be found in the Job & opportunities section of the Department of Defence employer overview.

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

country
eligibility

Australia

Australia

Australian Citizen


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I chose Defence because of the opportunities and diversity of work.

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I have learnt an incredible amount of new skills and met a bunch of new like-minded people.

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