Program details

The NAVIGATE program is a dedicated science and technology pathway designed to enable high performing STEM specialists to transition into the complex area of Defence science and technology or continue to build on their career in Defence.

Participants in the program will have the opportunity to apply their expertise and experience to Defence's priority S&T challenges such as Information Warfare and Resilient Multi-Mission Space.

The program includes:

• 12 months of learning the ins and outs of Defence and Government, including two six-month rotations.
• A dedicated professional development program where you will build on your skills.
• One-on-one mentoring.
• Full time salary within each S&T Level:
• S&T 5 - $115,8995 - $ $130,733 pa, with an additional 15.4% superannuation
• S&T 6 - $ $134,567 - $ $161,521 pa, with an additional 15.4% superannuation
• S&T 7 - $ $161,522 - $ $192,221 pa, with an additional 15.4% superannuation

Rotation Objectives

The two six-month rotations are a key component of the NAVIGATE Program, providing participants with the opportunity to gain practical experience and contribute to high priority areas for Defence.

The two six - month rotations aim to:

• Provide all participants with exposure to the breadth of STEM careers in DSTG and Defence.
• Provide practical workplace experience to be applied in the wider STEM ecosystem.
• Provide participants with the opportunity to contribute their knowledge and expertise to a high priority body of work.
• Provide participants with an engaging and supported opportunity to contribute to Defence.

The NAVIGATE Program allocates participants to rotations based on organisational priorities, available opportunities, educational background, experience, career aspirations, location and developmental needs.

The first rotation will see participants that are new to Defence placed in a position within Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG). This rotation will provide participants with a solid foundation of knowledge and experience that will support them as they progress through the program.

Current Defence employees will be provided with an opportunity to broaden their knowledge of Defence’s Science and Technology work through a placement in the broader STEM ecosystem that can benefit from their STEM knowledge and expertise.

The second rotation seeks to align the participant’s career aspirations and development goals with Defence’s organisational priorities. NAVIGATE will work with participants to support their placement in a suitably aligned area with consideration to Defence’s organisational priorities.