Industry Experience Placement Program
Industry Experience Placements (IEP) provide university students enrolled in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) degree the opportunity to complete their Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programs with the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG).
These paid placements are for periods of 12 months and students will get hands on experience with real Defence research projects, work to solve problems and support Australia's national security.
During their placement, students gain experience working within one of Australia's largest research agencies, under the supervision and mentorship of Australia's top applied researchers. Additional support ensures that the academic requirements of their course are met.
DSTG is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. This includes targets for boosting women's participation in this program, and those from other underrepresented groups.
Projects may be available at any DSTG site across Australia, however the majority of placement opportunities are at DSTG Edinburgh (South Australia), and DSTG Fishermans Bend (Victoria).
Benefits
In addition to satisfying their requirements for gaining industry experience, IEP students are non-ongoing employees of the Department of Defence and enjoy the benefits of the generous working conditions of the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement, which includes:
- A S&T (1-2) salary of $61,363 +15.4% superannuation (fixed cap, pro rata)
- Leave entitlements
- Access to flexible working arrangements within project allowances
Eligibility Criteria
DSTG welcomes applications from students who:
- Are completing a relevant bachelor university degree where the placement will contribute to the required work placement component of their course. Note: A letter of endorsement from your course coordinator outlining the work placement requirements for your course is required, in addition to a copy of your transcript. This includes:
- Compulsory units
- Optional units
- Work placements requirements
- Internships
- Are enrolled full-time in their tertiary course of study, and will remain enrolled for the period of their placement.
- Obtain and maintain a minimum Baseline Security clearance. (DSTG will facilitate this during the recruitment process.)
- More details about this process can be found at the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency. DSTG will facilitate this on your behalf.
IMPORTANT: The IEP program is a specialist program designed for placements of 12 months, or the full academic year. If you have a lesser requirement, the Summer Vacation Placement program is recommended.
Applicants without a clear requirement for a 12 month placement will not be considered for this program.
If you are unsure or would like more information please use the expression of interest form below.
