Department of Defence
Defence Graduate Program – Information and Communication Technology 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 4: $76,215 + 15.4% superannuation.
- Apply by 18 Apr 2020
The Chief Information Officer Group (CIOG), within the Department of Defence, is responsible for ensuring that Defence has a dependable, secure and integrated Single Information Environment (SIE) to support Defence business and military operations.
The defence has one of the largest ICT networks in Australia and support Defence operations around the world.
The Information and Communication Technology Stream takes twelve months to complete and comprises three information technology rotations of four months each. The first of these are undertaken in Canberra with the possibility of travel. This Pathway is open to graduates with tertiary qualifications in ICT.
In each rotation, you will have real tasks and responsibilities, and be fully integrated into the work team to ensure you reach your full potential.
The ideal candidate would be someone who has an understanding and a passion for ICT is enthusiastic, outcomes-focused, has good communication skills, and is committed to their personal and professional development. CIOG is seeking applications from candidates who have a blend of technical (cybersecurity, project management, networking) and soft (relationship management, communication, presentation, leadership) skills which can help them to understand the way CIOG operates in a business environment while focusing on providing ICT solutions to Defence's stakeholders. CIOG places an emphasis on teamwork and complex problem solving by identifying efficiencies and opportunities for innovation.
We are looking for graduates with the following skills and abilities to:
- Innovative and are always looking for opportunities to improve both themselves and the organisation;
- Be enthusiastic and willing to have a go at new things;
- Be passionate about ICT and want to know more;
- Communicate clearly and effectively;
- Work well in a team environment;
- Assist with development and management of ICT projects; and
- Assist with supporting the important ICT capability of Defence.
Our professions include:
- Cyber Security
- ICT Architecture
- ICT Strategy
- Innovation
- ICT Service Management
- IT Vendor Management
- IT Project Support and Management
- Business Analyst
Quick Details
Salary: $68,442 pa + 15.4% superannuation. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will advance to APS 4: $76,215 + 15.4% superannuation.
Program: 12 months – 3 x 4 month rotations
Eligibility: Australian Citizens only
Location: Canberra (interstate rotations outside of Canberra are available)
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
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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.