Department of Defence

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Website: https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers/graduate-program

Every contribution you make in the Defence Graduate Program leaves a unique mark.  

Bring your unique skills and experiences to a world of opportunity at Defence. This Program will give you the knowledge and skills to start your career with purpose. 

You'll find opportunities across a range of roles to help you start your Defence career with confidence. Choose from 4 pathways that provide unique learning experiences and career development:  

  • Technical pathway 
  • Intelligence pathway 
  • Research and Innovation pathway 
  • Policy and Corporate pathway. 

You'll work with a diverse group of dedicated experts and access cutting-edge technology designed to protect Australian interests. 

As a graduate, you’ll have a chance to support Australia’s security and humanitarian efforts. 

Join us and kick-start a future with purpose. 

Defence is one of the Australian Financial Review’s Top 100 Graduate Employers in 2025. 

 

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