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  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

STEM Cadetship Program (Indigenous Affirmative Measures)

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

Opportunity Expired

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

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Internship, Clerkship or Placement
Number of Vacancies
1
Salary
AUD 52,652 / Year

AUD $54,232 pro rata ($12,475 based on 60 work placement days) plus 15.4% superannuation

Start Date
Ongoing

Application dates

Applications Open
27 Feb 2023
Applications Close
10 Apr 2023

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
E
Aerospace Engineering
Air Traffic Control
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Aircraft Operation & 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
H
Social Science (all other)
I
Artificial Intelligence
Bioinformatics
Computer Graphics & Animation
Computer Science (all other)
Computer Systems and Networks
Cyber Security
Data Science
Programming & Software Engineering
Video Game Development
Design & User Experience
M
Biomedical Science
S
Agribusiness
Agricultural Science
Aquaculture & Fisheries
Viticulture
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Ecology & Evolution
Environmental Studies
Forestry Studies
Parks & Wildlife Management
Food Science
Forensic Science
Genetics
Geology
Laboratory Technology
Marine Science
Physics & Astronomy
Veterinary Science
Sciences (all other)
Spatial Science

Working rights

Australia

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A civilian STEM career in Defence offers students exposure to technical and scientific expertise, diverse learning opportunities and unique development experiences. 


STEM cadets work on a range of projects and specialised systems across the full spectrum of science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines. From protecting Australian information systems and providing support to our military operations, thorugh to research and application of complex models to enhance the Australian Defence Force’s decision making - STEM cadets have the opportunity to immerse themselves in practical work that will provide them with the skills and knowledge required to undertake exciting, challenging and meaningful work whilst completing their studies. Every contribution STEM cadets make in the Defence STEM Cadetship Program leaves an imprint that is uniquely theirs.

Application open: 27 February 2023
Application close: 12 April 2023

A STEM cadet receives:

  • ongoing (part-time) APS employment with the Department of Defence
  • a minimum of 60 paid work placement days per Cadetship Year. A Cadetship year is defined as the 12 month period following commencement on the Cadetship Program
  • an annual salary of $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
  • reimbursement of compulsory university fees (i.e. course fees) for their STEM degree, upon successful completion of the relevant STEM units each semester
  • reimbursement for the cost of books/resources required for their STEM degree up to a maximum of $1,000 (GST Inclusive) per year
  • $3,000 bursary payment per year
  • Mentorship by senior scientists, engineers, IT professionals or mathematicians.
  • Upon successful completion of the program, cadets may progress to a full-time ongoing Australian Public Service (APS) Level 4 or Science & Technology (S&T) Level 3 position within the STEM cadets' work placement Group/Service or transition into the Defence Graduate Program.

Locations
The STEM Cadetship offers positions in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth (Rockingham) and Sydney. Defence will provide relocation assistance for the duration of work placements if required, in accordance with Defence policy.

Eligibility:
The STEM Cadetship Program is open to Australian undergraduate university students. Candidates must be Australian citizens to be eligible for employment for the STEM Cadetship.

You must also:

  • Have a credit average (GPA ≥ 5 on a seven point scale)
  • Complete your tertiary studies (which may include Honours / Masters) between the end of Semester Two 2024 and the end of Semester Two 2026.
  • Applicants who preference Defence Science and Technology group will need to be enrolled in a relevant STEM undergraduate degree, with Honours or Masters, or are eligible and agree to undertake an Honours / Masters degree as part of the STEM Cadetship if required.
  • Have 12 months full-time tertiary study (equivalent to 8 units per year) remaining at the time of the Cadetship Program commencement.

The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the 'Racial Discrimination Act 1975'. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people.
 

For more information on Defence’s commitment to diversity and inclusion visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers/defence-aps-jobs/what-defence-offers/diversity-inclusion 

Work rights

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

country
eligibility

Australia

Australia

Australian Citizen


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