Careers
Further Information
Graduate and Post Graduate Recruitment
Join the cutting edge team at DSTO. We need bright, motivated people who have completed (or are about to complete) undergraduate and post-graduate qualifications!
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- You will enjoy challenging projects
Applications are now being received
At DSTO you will enjoy challenging projects, a supportive team environment, family-friendly work conditions, generous super and long term career support through continuing education and professional development.
DSTO is looking for motivated people who have (or are currently working toward) undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications with strong academic achievement, proven research skills or relevant experience and well developed communication skills in disciplines in broad areas of work.
Recent graduates, students in the final year of a degree, and post-graduate students, are encouraged to apply.
Broad Areas of Work
Human, Social and Health Sciences: Bio-technology, Operations/Simulation, Food Science, Behavioural and Social Science, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, Physiology & Biomechanics.
Physical Sciences: Physics, Chemistry (including energetic materials), Electronic Warfare, Materials Science, Optoelectronics, Radar Technology, Sonar Technology, Instrumentation & Control, Evaluation & Experimentation & Acoustics.
Engineering & Technology: Aeronautical/Aerospace, Aircraft Structures, Electrical/Electronic, Flight Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Mechanical, Microwave, Robotics, Weapons Systems/Eng, Systems Eng and Integration, Naval Architecture & Materials Engineering.
Information, Computing & Communications: Artificial Intelligence & Agents, Information Technology, Communications, Computing/Mathematical, Computing/Programming, Signal Processing, Software Engineering & Telecommunications.
Mathematics: Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Numerical Simulation/Modelling & Analysis.
To find out more about the kinds of work you could be undertaking in DSTO, see the career information brochures linked through the menu on the right hand side of this page.
Applications
NEWS: In response to the Defence White Paper, DSTO has brought forward the first intake of applications to the 28th of June, 2009. A second intake will occur on the 16th of August. Applications can be lodged online at any time.
Click here to register and apply now for DSTO's Graduate and Post Graduate Recruitment Program.
Important Dates
First Intake:
June 28 2009 - applications for the first 2009 intake close.
July - August 2009 - initial screening and assessment of applications received to date takes place.
September 2009 - first round of offers to successful candidates will commence.
Second Intake
August 16 2009 - applications for the second 2009 intake close.
Aug - September 2009 -Initial screening and assessment of applications received to date takes place.
October 2009 - first round of offers to successful candidates will commence.
Selection of staff at DSTO
DSTO uses a range of different selection methods. Interviews do not always form part of the selection process. Applicants should therefore obtain as much information as is available about the research area of interest, and should include all relevant information in their application to maximise their potential to move on to the next stage in the recruitment process.
Salary
Positions may be offered at the following Science & Technology - S&T (Australian Public Service – APS) classification levels:
- S&T Level 3 (APS 4-5) $53,622 – $64,062, and
- S&T Level 4 (APS 6) $65,520 - $74,846.
The classification level may be dependent on the level of qualifications attained, knowledge, skills and experience of the successful applicant.
Citizenship Requirements
Applicants must be Australian citizens or eligible and willing to apply for citizenship. Australian citizenship may be available to people who have been permanent residents of Australia for two years or more and who wish to make their commitment to Australia. Further information is available from the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
Employment Conditions
The terms and conditions of employment are defined in the Defence Collective Agreement 2006–2009. These can be discussed in detail during the latter stages of the recruitment process. In addition to these attractive terms and conditions, there are many Benefits of Working at DSTOApplicants who are successful in gaining a position through DSTO’s Graduate and Post Graduate Recruitment Campaign may also have the opportunity to participate in a job rotation program.
Other Employment Opportunities
Graduates and post-graduates who are currently looking for positions may also find opportunities under DSTO’s list of current vacancies.
For further information or questions about DSTO’s Graduate and Post Graduate Recruitment Program contact the DSTO Graduate Recruitment Team at: Graduate.Recruitment@dsto.defence.gov.au