Department of Defence
Defence Graduate Program - Commercial Stream
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- $68,442 pa + 15.4% superannuation. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will advance to APS 5: $76,611 pa + 15.4% superannuation.
- Apply by 18 Apr 2020
Defence undertakes projects of national significance, which are un-paralleled in their size, scope, cost, timescale, risk profile and level of technological complexity.
We are seeking graduates who can contribute to these outcomes through excellent commercial judgement, creative problem solving, communication, liaison and negotiation skills.
Commercial Division within Defence's Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) is the home of our commercial experts. The Division is responsible for providing commercial expertise across the procurement lifecycle, to all Defence Groups, in order to maximise value for money, ensure achievement of legislative and policy requirements, and ultimately deliver optimal outcomes to the Australian Defence Force.
Commercial Division supports a range of complex and exciting projects, from the Joint Strike Fighter, Future Naval Frigates and Future Submarines Programs in CASG, through to delivery and maintenance of new Defence facilities in Defence Estate and Infrastructure Group, and provision of information technology solutions in Defence's Chief Information Officer Group.
Commercial Stream Graduates will have opportunities to work on some of Australia's most complex and challenging commercial activities over three exciting rotations. This will include:
- Developing and implementing innovative commercial strategies for the acquisition or sustainment of major capital equipment and non-materiel procurements;
- Liaising and engaging with Defence industry in support of procurement activities;
- Preparing tender documentation for release to market;
- Evaluation of tender submissions;
- Negotiating contracts for simple and complex procurements;
- Assessing the commercial allocation of liabilities and risks;
- Support ongoing contract management activities; and
- Helping to shape commercial procurement policy and contribute to Defence's commercial framework.
You will have access to a detailed commercial professionalisation program, providing the commercial training, coaching and mentoring opportunities to support your career development. On successful completion of the Program, you will advance to the APS 5 level.
Quick Details
Salary: $68,442 pa + 15.4% superannuation. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will advance to APS 5: $76,661 pa + 15.4% superannuation.
Program: 18 months – 3 x 6 month rotations (one in Canberra)
Eligibility: Australian Citizens only
Location: Various (Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Newcastle).
Reviews
They are different every day but I have had the opportunity to draft emails, documents and undertake academic research as part of developing doctrinal policy.
- Document review, editing and drafting. - Handling correspondence for projects - Attending meetings - Stakeholder engagement (both internal and external)
Policy writing, decision making, liaising with other areas of Department . These roles and responsibilities are very rewarding
About the employer
Department of Defence
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1,000 - 50,000 employees
Government & Public Service
Bring your unique skills and experiences to a world of opportunity at Defence.
Pros and cons of working at Department of Defence
Pros
Opportunity to learn and exposure to a vast array of experiences. Sense of pride in working on behalf of the Australian people and for the defence of the country.
The support for learning development opportunities and ongoing exposure to networking opportunities.
The department is very flexible when it comes to hours, including making ample arrangements to work from home if necessary.
I have had the opportunity to draft emails, documents and undertake academic research as part of developing doctrinal policy.
They are supportive and are good mentors in teaching the internal procedures that otherwise would not be shared if not directly exposed to them.
Cons
Workplace culture is heavily dependent on the dedication of the supervisors and senior leaders which varies depending on the work area.
When all workplace employees are working on-site there is often a shortage of desks which is inconvenient for all involved.
Can be very slow to hear updates.
There is a good mix of women, ethnic minorities, etc., but this seems to be very aggregated in certain groups/services—not so much integrated or dispersed across the department.
I am unsure of my current knowledge or capacity to comment on their sustainability efforts.