The Role

You do not have to join the Navy (wear a uniform) or serve at sea to have an exciting career as an engineer with Navy. If you are currently studying towards a four-year Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or have already graduated, you can apply for the Civilian Engineer Development Program (CEDP).

You will be employed as an Australian Public Servant APS 4 Graduate Trainee working with the Navy. You will commence with a salary package currently at $79,176 p.a. plus 15.4% superannuation. Upon successful completion of the specialist Civilian Engineer Development Program, you will progress to an APS 6 level.

The CEDP is a three year (36 month) program consisting of work experience rotations where you may be involved in research, design, documentation and providing technical advice and specialist engineering support to the Navy through the entire lifecycle of Navy ships, submarines and aircraft. Some examples of rotations during the Program include, but are not limited to: Cyber Systems, Electronic Warfare & Radar, Weapon Systems, Data Networks and Mine Counter Measure Systems. The CEDP program will provide opportunity to rotate for 6 month’s within other Defence Group and Services and an industry placement to broaden your experience, skills and knowledge.

Whilst you will commence the Program in either Canberra or Sydney you will have opportunities for travel and work in different locations across Australia. You will also receive financial appropriate assistance, (depending on your individual circumstance in accordance with the Defence Relocation Assistance Policy) for relocations required whilst on the Program, along with many other financial, lifestyle and educational benefits.

If you require further information please contact the Contact Officer on the front of this Information Pack, or you can visit our webpage at https://www.navy.gov.au/navy-civilian-engineer-development-program.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 9 April 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference NAVY/01113/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=2536B9DD-6619-832C-ED56-E3926F4FCCDB