Live and breathe all things technology? Defence needs you!
Creating future tech is no easy feat, which is why Defence needs people skilled up in STEM to join them. You could work on laser and radar technology for advanced threat detection, AI projects, autonomous vehicles, blast-proof materials, acoustic imaging on submarines, satellites, drones, and more.
And not only would you be part of a team of bright minds creating cutting-edge technology, but you’d also be making sure Navy, Army and Air Force personnel are equipped with everything they need to defend Australia, and stay safe while doing so.
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Programs that’ll help you land a tech career in Defence:
Digital Cadet Program
Open to those studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a digital or technology-related field. You could be placed with the Department of Defence and work in areas like networking, infrastructure support and software engineering.
Defence Graduate Program Research and Innovation Stream
A 12-month program where you’ll get to see what it’s like to work at DSTG, learn on-the-job skills and score an ongoing role upon completion. Find out more here.
Tech skills to the rescue
If you want to help Defence fight and win in the digital age, join the Defence Digital Group!
Dreaming of working in tech some day? You should put that passion (and your amazing STEM skills!) to good use in a role at the Defence Digital Group (DDG). DDG works on information and communications technology (ICT) to help Defence in areas like intelligence, surveillance, communications, information warfare, command and management.
DDG needs people keen on tech to join their mission. Below, explore awesome careers at DDG that will have you coming up with digital solutions to warfighting problems, as well as building new digital systems to make sure Defence has a dependable, secure, and integrated information environment to operate in.
Careers on offer
A tech gig at DDG could see you working in:you working in:
Digital capability
Here you’ll be using your ICT and analytical skills to provide evidence-based advice that will allow Defence technology users to create digital solutions to warfighting problems.
Digital architecture and strategy
Training in this area could see you grow into an Enterprise Architect (that’s someone who oversees and improves business services, software and hardware). Architecture has become a priority for businesses that are trying to keep up with new technologies, like cloud computing.
Military and enterprise systems
This one is all about delivering digital projects. DDG needs strong project managers to make sure tech is created on time and meets its requirements. This is a fantastic job area for those who have epic organisational skills!
Area of work
At DDG, engineering underpins all areas of work. This includes applications, infrastructure, cyber and networks. If you’re keen on coding, digital architecture, cyber security or network engineering, DDG could be an excellent place to work.
Good to know
DDG offers on- and off-the-job training and the opportunity to work with industry leaders! Learn more here.
This article originally appeared in Issue 3 of Careers with STEM: Defence issue and is sponsored by Defence.
Main image: LSIS James McDougall
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