Civilian Engineer Development Program
1 opportunity
Australia
More than 10,000 employees
Company Overview
Website: https://www.navy.gov.au/navy-civilian-engineer-development-program
The Civilian Engineer Development Program (CEDP) is one of the most comprehensive graduate programs in Australia. The initiative, operated by the Head of Navy Engineering (HNE), plays a critical role in delivering current and future Navy capabilities. Successful candidates will contribute to the future of Naval Engineering and gain experience across a wide range of disciplines. While largely based in Canberra or Sydney there are opportunities to be placed in other areas across Australia.
You do not have to enlist in the Navy or wear a uniform to join the CEDP. You will be employed as a Department of Defence, Australian Public Servant (APS) working within the Navy Engineering Branch.
Over the three-year development program, you will have the opportunity to participate in tests and trials, while assisting in the delivery of technical requirements and specifications. You will also be offered six month working rotations across a diverse range of areas including Industry, Ship/Dock Yards and other Defence Groups. The ships, submarines and helicopters of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) are unique and challenging platforms that combine the systems for delivering integrated missions. The Navy requires professional engineers from a broad range of disciplines to acquire, maintain, sustain and upgrade its key capabilities.
Candidates must be Australian Citizens to be eligible for employment on the CEDP. Defence is committed to developing a workforce that represents the diversity in Australian culture. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians and people with a disability.
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Application Process
- Stage 1 - Online Application
Upon registering your details through Defence's online recruitment portal you will be asked to complete personal information and asked questions that relate to eligibility for the program such as citizenship and completion of the degree prior to program commencement. You will be required to submit your resume along with the details of two referees and to answer an assessment criteria question of up to 400 words.
- Stage 2 - Online Assessments
After the closing date of the recruitment round you will be invited to undertake online assessments, which will be utilised to assess both cognitive and analytical ability. The assessments will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and you will be given two days to organise yourself to complete them.
- Stage 3 - Interview
After completing the online assessments, all applications and online assessment results will be reviewed and a shortlist of candidates for interview will be created. If you are successful in being selected for interview a member of our team will make contact via telephone to organise a date and time.
- Stage 4 - Final Selection
If successful, a member of the CEDP Programs Office will make contact via telephone with an offer of employment. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised via e-mail.
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