The key duties of the position include About the role: The Defence Graduate Program is a 12-month development opportunity designed to launch your career in the Australian Public Service (APS). As a Defence graduate, you will gain hands-on experience, build professional networks and develop the skills needed to make a real impact. Graduates can bring their unique skills and experiences to make their mark in a world of opportunity at Defence. The Research and Innovation Pathway is where science meets strategy. If a soldier wears it, uses it, eats it, or thinks it, someone in Defence created the science behind it. This pathway offers graduates the chance to work on pioneering projects that shape the future of national security. The key duties of this position include: Graduates can gain experience across a wide range of disciplines, including: Engineering: Autonomous systems, robotics, aerospace, aeronautical, mechanical, mechatronic, software. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Drive automation and predictive capabilities. Information Warfare and Computing Technologies: Cyber defence and offence, computer science, high-performance computing, IT innovation. Quantum Mathematics and Physics: Explore next-generation technologies. Hypersonics and Missile Defence: Push the boundaries of speed and protection. Air Combat Systems: Innovate for aerial superiority. Psychology, Humanities and Social Science: Understand human factors and decision-making. Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Science: Safeguard against emerging threats.
