Current opportunities and ongoing recruitment

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As a Graduate Engineer at TTW, your role will be to provide technical expertise on a wide variety of public and private sector projects. This position offers exposure to a number of landmark projects and excellent career progression opportunities. You will be supported through every step of your career and learn from highly technical engineers. 

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Australia’s future is being buffeted by the winds of technological, military, and global strategic change. A Scientific and Technical Intelligence Assessment Manager plays a pivotal role in leading a team tasked with delivering expert intelligence advice on foreign weapon systems and technologies, often in a high pressure and time-sensitive environment. 

You will apply scientific and technical knowledge, methods, and tools to analyse weapon system capabilities and determine the threat they pose to national security and the Australian Defence Force.

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At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of 90,500 people in more than 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

BAE Systems currently have a number of engineering roles to fill in the Autonomy Team. Please see below for further information and to apply.

 

Algorithms Engineer - Location Flexible

As an ideal fit for this type of opportunity, you will:

  • Have the ability to obtain an Australian Defence Clearance
  • Have completed an Engineering Degree - Mechatronics / Aerospace / Software 
  • Be able to collaborate, leveraging experience from others and digest insights from multiple perspectives
  • Be confident in pushing the boundaries and trying new things, even if there is a risk of failure
  • Confidently deal with ambiguity as we explore new ideas

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ROL Combat Systems Engineer - Location Flexible

As an ideal applicant for this opportunity, you will have:

  • Experience in effective use of Engineering Process, Methods, Tools and Infrastructure
  • Have completed either a Systems, Software, Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering degree
  • Be able to collaborate, leveraging experience from others and digest insights from multiple perspectives
  • Be confident in pushing the boundaries and trying new things, even if there is a risk of failure
  • Confidently deal with ambiguity as we explore new ideas

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Software Engineer - Location Richmond, VIC

As an ideal fit for this type of opportunity, you will:

  • Have the ability to obtain an Australian Defence Clearance
  • Have completed a Software Engineering or relevant technology degree
  • Be able to collaborate, leveraging experience from others and digest insights from multiple perspectives
  • Be confident in pushing the boundaries and trying new things, even if there is a risk of failure
  • Confidently deal with ambiguity as we explore new ideas

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In its 2017 Naval Shipbuilding Plan, the Australian Government made clear that a skilled workforce is critical to the success of the National Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise. As the largest capital investment ever undertaken in Australia, the National Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise represents an entirely new direction in the way Australia underpins its national security interests. We are seeking applications from individuals interest in undertaking challenging, interesting and important work that is front and centre for the Australian Government within the Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise.

Positions are available at APS levels 4-6 in the following disciplines:

  • Marine Composite Science Specialist
  • Maritime Autopilot Specialist
  • Naval Platform Fluid Structure Interaction Specialist
  • Active Acoustic Signature Specialist
  • Structural Vibration and Acoustics Specialist
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In its 2017 Naval Shipbuilding Plan, the Australian Government made clear that a skilled workforce is critical to the success of the National Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise. As the largest capital investment ever undertaken in Australia, the National Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise represents an entirely new direction in the way Australia underpins its national security interests. We are seeking applications from individuals interest in undertaking challenging, interesting and important work that is front and centre for the Australian Government within the Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise.

Positions are available at APS levels 4-6 in the following disciplines:

  • Research Scientist – Naval Architect (Structures) - Naval architecture, system integration analysis and operational assessment
  • Research Scientist Naval Architecture - System simulations, fleet data performance analysis and data fusion
  • Maritime Power and Energy Chemical Researcher
  • Maritime Power and Energy Researcher - Thermodynamics Modelling and Control
  • Maritime Power and Energy Researcher - Digital Engineering for Naval Power and Energy System
  • Research Scientist – Naval Architect (Seakeeping and Operability) - RAS Naval Architecture, Dynamics and Control
  • Naval Systems Analyst - Dynamics, systems simulation, surface and sub-surface systems
  • Material and structural modelling and analysis
  • Shock Modelling and experimentation of underwater explosion
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The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is a member of Australia’s national security community working in cyber-security, offensive operations and intelligence to support all Australians, the Australian Government and the Australian Defence Force.

Our success is founded in the ingenuity of our workforce. If you love to solve complex problems by collaborating on creative solutions then we want to apply. So no matter your background, skills and experiences there is an opportunity available for you at ASD.

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Free access to career support services & employment opportunities.

Did you know that veterans, and partners and family members of current serving personnel and veterans, are eligible to access free career support services through the RSL Veterans' Employment Program?  

If you're looking for work, thinking about changing career path, or just need some help putting together a CV that gets noticed, the RSL can help you out.

The program has received grant funding from the Australian Government, is free to access, and you don't need to be an RSL member. 

The RSL also has an extensive employer network of companies across a variety of industries that are seeking to employ veterans and their family members. 

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Role: Next Steps Veteran Recruitment Program 
Level: Various - Senior Consultant, Manager, Senior Manager 
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Canberra

At Synergy we uplift, shape and enable the public sector’s ability to anticipate and respond to the big challenges our small country is facing. Our vision is to be:

  • the most trusted partner to Defence, and
  • relied on for our capability, capacity and unique insights we bring to deliver on Defence’s purpose.

Together we discover new solutions, navigate complexity, bring new insights, realise change and sustain momentum. We are government specialists delivering a truly collaborative approach to navigate important challenges and provide practical solutions. We are attuned to what is happening inside and outside the Defence community and this makes us a major player in Government with some great career opportunities to offer along with all the attitude of an agile, fun, inclusive consultancy.

As a leading Commonwealth consultancy, we feel strongly that it’s important to give back. Helping Veterans and their families through transition is a great way of achieving this. We understand that stepping from uniformed service into a new career can be daunting, which is why we are committed to supporting Veterans through our Next Steps Veteran Recruitment Program.

Through this program, we are searching for ex-servicemen and women and transitioning ADF members to join our team as consultants and managers at various levels. So, if you are a talented individual seeking exciting project opportunities and the ability to apply your experience and knowledge with a career in Project Management, please apply today.

Contact

Nick Biziak, Executive Director Recruitment, Synergy
(02) 6260 7477

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UNSW Canberra alumni Adam Frizell is a co-founder and the current GM of AeroPM, a 100% Australian and veteran-owned business. 

CEO Emily Frizell, also a fellow UNSW Alumni and AeroPM’s other co-founder, was recently awarded the Female Defence Leader of the Year. This is an accolade held in the highest esteem within Defence Industry. 

AeroPM has operated for the past three years within Defence and CASG, supporting complex acquisition projects. 

Recent significant growth led to AeroPM being awarded the Professional Services Firm of the Year across Australia for both 2019 and 2020, as well as the Prime Ministers Veteran Employer of the year for all organisations across Australia in 2020. 

AeroPM are continually recruiting high-performing consultants with expertise in project management, engineering, commercial, logistics, test and evaluation, among other skills.

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UNSW Canberra alumni Scott Leggo is a multi-award-winning landscape photographer and owner of the Scott Leggo Gallery in Canberra.

Scott has more than 100 international and national photographic awards. The gallery features his Australian landscapes as well as a selection of artworks and gifts.

The gallery’s clients include leading companies and government departments – the prints adorn overseas Australian embassies, hotels, medical practices, company boardrooms and offices.

The gallery’s small team love the outdoors and travelling, and they are passionate about sharing the beauty of the Australian landscape.

Contact details: info@scottleggo.com, Gallery: 45 Jardine Street, Kingston, ACT, 2604 +61 2 6179 7422

Current vacancies

PwC Canberra employs a number of UNSW Canberra graduates who help Australian government, businesses and not-for-profits create value and improve the way they work.

From digitising healthcare, to creating smarter cities and igniting the local start-up industry, PwC builds trust in society and looks for unique ways to solve important problems. PwC Canberra, Trust and Risk, bring this to life by helping clients to protect and strengthen every aspect of their business, from people to performance, processes and systems to strategy, and business plans to business resilience.

For more information you can contact Shibanni Dave at shibanni.dave@pwc.com.au or on 0476 187 870.

UNSW Canberra graduates are in high demand, including at Beca—one of Asia Pacific’s largest independent advisory, design and engineering consultancies.

Beca is employee-owned and its diverse team offer a wide range of perspectives and expertise to every client and challenge. With more than 3,300 employees in 21 international offices, the company delivers projects in more than 70 countries.

While Beca is more than 100 years old, the company is committed to nurturing fresh talent, developing innovative thinking and forging new connections. There are many opportunities for problem solvers to join the Beca team: the makers, the creators, the planners and practitioners that convert ideas into reality.

Contact: Ju Liow, Talent Acquisition Advisor, Juyann.​liow@​beca.​com

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UNSW Canberra alumni Scott Kindred is the Construction Manager at Woden Contractors—one of the oldest privately owned civil construction companies in Australia. 

The company delivers civil projects in and around the Canberra region, with its core business being the construction of good quality civil road projects, underground services and residential subdivisions. Woden Contractors also has a folio of significant award-winning bridge and complex infrastructure projects.

Many employees have been with Woden Contractors for more than 25 years. The company also provides training for young plant operators and diesel mechanics. 
 
Current Vacancies: https://www.wodens.com.au/contact/ 
Student Specific Vacancies: 3 month Undergraduate internship or Full time Graduate Position
Website: https://www.wodens.com.au 
Contact Details:

Internship Applications: Front office, office@wodens.com.au, (02) 6297 7077 
Management: Scott Kindred, scott.kindred@wodens.com.au  0414 447 967

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Rubicon is an Australian maritime consulting engineering firm that provides naval architecture, marine engineering services, platform systems design and integration, project management and contract management services to Defence, Defence industry and other industries that own, build, and maintain maritime/floating assets.

They are currently seeking suitably qualified individuals to fulfil multiple roles across ILS, engineering, acquisition and project management services, from graduate to senior level.

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Graduate and work experience roles

Ascent Professional Services is a specialised consultancy focused on the provision of engineering, project management and risk management services to the Department of Defence, Australian Space Agency and Defence Prime Contractors. We are a customer focused company that firmly believe in the philosophy that our success is ensured by the success of our clients.

Ascent is looking to add you to our team.  We have multiple full time, permanent opportunities for graduate engineers who are interested in and willing to learn about: acquisition, sustainment and integration of Explosive Ordnance (EO) and Guided Weapons Systems (GWS) for the Australian Defence Force. 

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The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is a member of Australia’s national security community working in cyber-security, offensive operations and intelligence to support all Australians, the Australian Government and the Australian Defence Force.

Our success is founded in the ingenuity of our workforce. If you love to solve complex problems by collaborating on creative solutions then we want to apply. So no matter your background, skills and experiences there is an opportunity available for you at ASD.

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GHD is an engineering consulting company with offices in Australia and globally. We seek graduates and interns from the fields of civil, mechanical and electrical engineering.

Applications for the 2022 GHD Summer Internship in the Canberra, Newcastle and Sydney locations are open from 28 February to 14 August 2022. The 12-week full-time Summer Internship starts in late November. Upon completion, we hope our interns will continue working on a casual basis while completing their studies, and join the GHD Graduate Program after graduating. Besides gaining work experience, interns can connect with our internal groups to help develop networks across the company, such as Young Professionals and Women in GHD.

Apply online at the GHD careers website. Applications require a cover letter, resume and recent academic transcript.

Apply online

AeroPM is an award-winning UNSW Canberra Alumni-owned professional consulting firm operating within the Defence Market Sector. AeroPM supports Defence to acquire and sustain the latest technology across a range of asset classes to be used by the Army, Navy and Air Force.

AeroPM are proud to offer penultimate, final year university students, and graduates the opportunity to work alongside our experienced team of professionals through our Graduate and Intern Program, allowing them to be engaged on opportunities within significant and complex Defence projects. 

Graduate Program

As a boutique consultancy, we are seeking to engage graduates of the highest calibre. With a team full of expert industry leaders, at AeroPM you can expect to be engaged on opportunities within significant and complex Defence acquisition projects.

Find out more and apply.

Intern Program

Each year, we recruit students through an Intern Program in which students are paid to learn about the Defence acquisition process in preparation to work in a team on real projects; turning dreams into reality! Learning opportunities are limitless, with mentors, site visits and development days available to maximise your experience. Our programs are set up to allow flexibility for more than just your average summer intern!

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Applications for graduate roles at Leidos are now open!

Leidos makes the world safer, healthier and more efficient through information technology, engineering and science. As a large scale prime systems and services integrator, we turn complex data into practical, usable solutions for our customers. In practical terms, we deliver software applications for a wide range of missions in the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance domain as well as health solutions. We provide critical projects to the Department of Defence, work with the Department of Home Affairs and the Bureau of Meteorology, whilst supporting the IT environment for the Australian Taxation Office. We also maintain legislative websites for a number of governments.

All of our graduates are employed on a permanent basis and work on real projects as an embedded and productive team member right from the start. As a Leidos graduate, you will be working on interesting and challenging projects and will take part in a range of training and development opportunities. To support you further throughout the graduate year, and your early career here at Leidos, you will also be assigned a mentor and buddy.

We have multiple opportunities across Melbourne and Canberra

  • Software Engineer
  • Systems Engineer
  • Cyber Analyst
  • Systems Administrator
  • Project Coordinator
  • Business Analyst
  • Proposal Analyst
  • Finance Analyst
  • Procurement Analyst

Successful candidates will be required to be Australian Citizens and be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance.

Application close Sunday 10 April 2022.

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Role: Graduate Electrical Engineer 
Commences: Feb/March 2022
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Canberra

When you join Norman, Disney & Young, you become part of a unique, talented team of engineers, that strive to improve and make a significant impact to the societies we live in. As a graduate you can work with a team that design landmark developments, propose to international panels of construction practitioners and work on-site with a team of engineers, contractors and tradespeople.

As a graduate in the Electrical stream, you will be involved in developing the electrical design for a project. You will have the chance to work on a variety of different projects & with different clients which means you will also need to go out to site and see your design come to life which gives you the opportunity to express yourself through your design.

Eligibility

  • An Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident at the time of submitting this application
  • You must have completed your undergraduate or postgraduate degree within the last three years of the program start date (i.e. 2019, 2020, 2021 or January 2022)
  • You must be eligible to commence full time employment in February/March 2022
  • You must live in, or close (enough to travel to the office) to Canberra or be willing to relocate for at least the duration of the graduate program.
  • Have a credit or above GPA

Applications

Applications close 5pm (AEDT) Friday, 14th January 2022. To apply, please submit you Cover Letter, CV and University Transcript to HR@ndy.com, attention, Cassie Axelby.

To find out more about Norman Disney & Young visit our website www.ndy.com

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UNSW Canberra alumni Scott Kindred is the Construction Manager at Woden Contractors—one of the oldest privately owned civil construction companies in Australia. 

The company delivers civil projects in and around the Canberra region, with its core business being the construction of good quality civil road projects, underground services and residential subdivisions. Woden Contractors also has a folio of significant award-winning bridge and complex infrastructure projects.

Many employees have been with Woden Contractors for more than 25 years. The company also provides training for young plant operators and diesel mechanics. 
 
Current Vacancies: https://www.wodens.com.au/contact/ 
Student Specific Vacancies: 3 month Undergraduate internship or Full time Graduate Position
Website: https://www.wodens.com.au 
Contact Details:

Internship Applications: Front office, office@wodens.com.au, (02) 6297 7077 
Management: Scott Kindred, scott.kindred@wodens.com.au  0414 447 967

Current vacancies

UNSW Canberra graduates are in high demand, including at Beca—one of Asia Pacific’s largest independent advisory, design and engineering consultancies.

Beca is employee-owned and its diverse team offer a wide range of perspectives and expertise to every client and challenge. With more than 3,300 employees in 21 international offices, the company delivers projects in more than 70 countries.

While Beca is more than 100 years old, the company is committed to nurturing fresh talent, developing innovative thinking and forging new connections. There are many opportunities for problem solvers to join the Beca team: the makers, the creators, the planners and practitioners that convert ideas into reality.

Contact: Ju Liow, Talent Acquisition Advisor, Juyann.​liow@​beca.​com

Current vacancies

Applications are now open for our 2022/2023 Graduate Program. At Northrop, we view our Graduates as our future leaders. We are seeking bright and innovative Graduate applicants who are confident communicators and will embrace our values.

We offer opportunities to Graduates pursuing a career in consulting engineering across the following disciplines: Civil, Structural + Remedial / Facades, Mechanical, Hydraulics / Fire, Electrical, Acoustics, Sustainability (Green Building Design).

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Applications are now open for our 2022/2023 Undergraduate Program. We are seeking bright and innovative Undergraduate applicants who are confident communicators and will embrace our values.

If you are ready to gain key undergraduate work experience as you enter your professional career in consulting engineering, we would like to receive your application.

Opportunities are available across the following disciplines: Civil, Structural + Remedial / Facades, Mechanical, Hydraulics / Fire, Electrical, Acoustics, Sustainability (Green Building Design).

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Stay connected

We're keen to stay connected with our alumni. We’d love to hear from you. Contact the Alumni Office to:

  • tell us about what you've been up to since graduation
  • update your profile and connect with fellow alumni
  • ask us any questions or check out the latest news and events.

Alumni - contact us

E: alumni@adfa.edu.au or Jennifer.Lane@unsw.edu.au
T: (02) 5114 5276

Development - contact us

E: Jennifer.Lane@unsw.edu.au
T: (02) 5114 5276