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Careers

Working at DSTO

At DSTO, you will enjoy Australian Public Service conditions with competitive salary packages and flexible, family-friendly working arrangements. Staff have access to flexible working hours and there are also opportunities for part-time and home-based work.

A standard working week for DSTO staff is 37 hours and 30 minutes. DSTO offers generous leave conditions, including long-service leave, personal/carers leave, special leave, maternity and paternity leave, as well as leave without pay in special circumstances.

As a Commonwealth public servant you will enjoy one of the best superannuation schemes in Australia, the Public Sector Superannuation Scheme Accumulation Plan (PSSap) managed by ComSuper. You can select your level of contributions to suit your own investment objectives.

At DSTO, we are committed to helping employees balance work and home life with a range of effective policies, practices and social networks. DSTO staff enjoy a great range of sporting, recreation and relaxation facilities, such as fitness programs, organised team sports and staff celebrations. Special interest groups and on-site social clubs that help organise regular activities and celebrations.

Pathways

Upon commencing a career at DSTO, each staff member enters a five-year program of career development known as Pathways. Pathways is a flexible program tailored to assist each individual to discover the exciting career challenges and opportunities offered by DSTO. Pathways ensures that staff receive a thorough and timely introduction to DSTO and its customers, and demonstrates the value DSTO places on lifelong learning.

Pathways includes:

• Induction and familiarisation programs 
• Professional development courses 
• Leadership and management programs 
• Mentoring and career guidance.

Other initiatives

DSTO’s Continuing Education Initiative enables staff to undertake study up to masters level in a technical discipline relevant to DSTO research. DSTO pays course fees and provides paid study leave for participating staff.

DSTO is committed to ensuring that capable people are recognised for their achievements and the value of their work.