Information Pack

Open to all members of the community

Position Title:

Materiel Graduate Scheme

Job Reference Number:

DPG/00324/15

Position APS Level:

Graduate APS

Position Location:

Various locations across ACT, NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA

Salary:

$63,236 (plus super)

Position/s:

Various

Employment Status:

Ongoing

Security Level:

Negative Vetting 1

Group:

Defence Materiel Organisation

Division:

Several

Branch:

Several

Contact Officer:

graduate.program@defence.gov.au

Closing Date:

11.30pm (AEST), Monday 13 April 2015

No extensions will be granted and late applications
will not be accepted.

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About This Information Pack

This information pack provides useful material regarding the role that you are applying for
and further advice to guide you with your application.

Introducing the Defence Materiel Organisation

The Defence Materiel Organisations (DMO) purpose is to equip and sustain the Australian
Defence Force and our first priority is to provide equipment for Australian Defence Force
(ADF) units deploying on operations. We manage over 180 major capital equipment projects
and over 50 minor projects and we also sustain and upgrade over one hundred existing
fleets.
For more information about the DMO visit www.defence.gov.au/dmo.

Position Description
From fighter aircraft and Navy ships to soldier systems, the Defence Materiel Organisation
(DMO) is one of Australias largest program management, logistics, procurement and
engineering services organisations. DMO has offices in more than 70 locations throughout
Australia and overseas. We are a civilian organisation responsible for acquiring and
sustaining the equipment used by the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
The Defence Materiel Organisation Materiel Graduate Scheme offers an 18 month
graduate program, consisting of three six month rotations, at various locations around
Australia. Positions are available in various locations across ACT, NSW, VIC, QLD, SA and
WA, with one rotation based in Canberra.
The Departments generous remuneration package, conditions of service and leave benefits
will contribute to you enjoying a happy work/life balance. The program also includes
assistance to achieve industry based professional recognition.
The Materiel Graduate Scheme recruits high-calibre university graduates from a range of
degree disciplines into four development streams:

Engineering;

Logistics;

Procurement and Contracting.

For further information regarding these opportunities and relevant job disciplines, go to
www.defence.gov.au/graduates or contact the Defence Graduate Office via the email on the
front of this Information Pack.

Relocation Assistance
Transition from study to career can be a challenging one. For many, it is also the first time
they have lived away from home, and all graduates will experience moving interstate at some
stage during their time on the Materiel Graduate Scheme. We work hard to make the whole
process as easy as possible for you and offer relocations assistance to help you meet the
costs involved with relocation in accordance with Defence policy.

Work Environment Description

The following inherent requirements have been identified as specific to this job.
Description

Requirement

Administrative
1. Computer Use
2. Generic screen based
3. Graphical/Analytical based
4. Sitting at desk
5. Standing for long periods

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Minimal Likelihood

Manual Handling
6. Lifting 0-15kg
7. Lifting 15 kg +
8. Climbing
9. Bending
10. Squatting
11. Reaching
12. Push/pull
13. Sequential Repetitive Movements
in short period of time
14. Manual dexterity/manipulation
Work Environment
15. Work with others towards shared
goals in a team environment
16. Works in isolation from other staff
(remote supervision)
17. Distance walking (ie: Large
building or inter-building transit)
18. Works outdoors
19. Works in a call centre
environment
20. Works in a customer service
environment
Tasks Involving
21. Exposure to chemicals
22. Exposure to biological hazards
23. Working at heights
24. Requirement to wear personal
protective equipment (PPE)

Yes
Minimal Likelihood
Minimal Likelihood
Minimal Likelihood
Minimal Likelihood
Minimal Likelihood
Minimal Likelihood
Minimal Likelihood
Minimal Likelihood

Yes
Minimal Likelihood
Yes
Minimal Likelihood
No
Yes

Minimal Likelihood
Minimal Likelihood
Minimal Likelihood
Minimal Likelihood

Additional Information

25. Requirement for full Colour vision

26. Work with energetics and
explosives
27. Exposure to Petrol, Oil, Lubricant
Products that may cause
dermatological conditions
28. Exposure to extreme
temperatures
29. Confined spaces
30. Exposure to Non-ionising
radiation
31. Excessive Noise
32. Low Lighting
33. Dangerous Goods/ Equipment
34. Exposure to airborne odours

Minimal Likelihood
Minimal Likelihood
Minimal Likelihood

Minimal Likelihood
Minimal Likelihood
Minimal Likelihood
Minimal Likelihood
Minimal Likelihood
Minimal Likelihood
Minimal Likelihood

Travel
35. Frequent travel - Vehicle
36. Frequent travel - Aeroplane
37. Frequent travel - Seaborne

Minimal Likelihood
No
No

Cyclic Workload
38. Peaks & Troughs
39. Frequent Overtime
40. Rostered Shift Work

Yes
No
No

Duty Statement
Graduate APS (Procurement and Contracting; Finance; and Logistics Graduates)
1.

As directed, undertake a range of acquisition and sustainment related tasks

encompassing:

Contracting

Business management

Project management

Personnel management

Logistics

2.

Undertake training as required.

Graduate APS (Engineering)

1.

As directed, undertake a range of engineering related tasks encompassing:

Change and technical development

Engineering business management

Engineering operations

Engineering planning and design

Engineering practice

Engineering project management

Investigation reporting

Personnel management

2.

Undertake training as required.

DMO Professionalisation
The DMO is seeking to recruit individuals with a commitment to ongoing professional
development. Our employees are encouraged to achieve and maintain professional status in
a professional field.
The DMO's Professionalisation Initiative is a central strategy in DMO's commitment to meet
the challenges of the future. This initiative for professionalisation and up skilling processes
will be implemented to cover the entire DMO workforce. Prescribed eligibility requirements
apply. The DMO is interested in candidates who can demonstrate an ongoing commitment to
their own, and their staffs, professional development through achievement of chartered
status or an equivalent form of professional recognition.
A key objective is to develop chartering/certifying processes and programs that enable our
workforce to register competence through assessment against the highest standards
available. They include formal professional certification programs that are awarded by a
professional body or society, as currently applies to lawyers, engineers and technical officers
and accountants in DMO.

Selection Criteria
As part of the application process, you will be required to answer three shortlist questions.
You should address each of the questions and provide examples which demonstrate your
ability against the selection criteria. Your responses to each question will also be used to
assess your written communication skills. Additional criteria will also be assessed during
assessment centre activities http://www.defence.gov.au/graduates/hints-and-tips.html.
You should be mindful that all information contained in your application must be
UNCLASSIFIED. Applications containing classified information will not be considered by the
Selection Delegate.
This section of the application asks candidates to describe those aspects of their academic,
employment or other experience that are directly relevant to the position.
Candidates must:
Address ALL aspects of each question;
Ensure the response to each question must be no longer than 400 words.
Question 1
Achieves Results
Please describe a situation in which you were required to overcome a difficult setback or
professional challenge in the process of achieving an objective/goal. We are interested in:
how you overcame this challenge; your thoughts and actions; the lessons you learned and
the outcome you achieved.
(This question will look at your ability to: achieve results; organise and prioritise tasks;
resourcefulness and learning abilities. This includes how you react when faced with a
setback, your thought processes and initiative shown when achieving an outcome).
Question 2
Supports Productive Working Relationships and Leadership Skills
Please outline a goal / task (work, study, social) that you had to achieve while working with a
diverse group of people who did not always agree on key issues. We are interested in how
you ensured the objectives of the group were still achieved. Please outline: your thoughts
and the actions you took and the behaviours you demonstrated to achieve the required
outcome.
(This question will look at your ability to: support productive working relationships;
leadership skills; communication and planning abilities. This includes how you operate in a
team environment and manage working relationships to ensure objectives are achieved).
Question 3
Thinking Skills
Please outline the details of an individual task or challenge that you have completed, the
outcome of which you were particularly proud (study, work, general). We are interested to
know about: the situation; the issues and challenges you faced (expected or unexpected);
your thoughts and the actions you took during the process and the outcome achieved.
(This question will look at your thinking skills and problem solving abilities. This includes
how well you identify key issues and find solutions to problems).

Qualifications / Experience Requirements

A minimum three-year Bachelor degree recognised in Australia in a relevant discipline within
the past five years is required to apply for the Materiel Graduate Scheme. Please note, those
applying for the Finance, Logistics, and Procurement and Contracting streams must have
achieved a credit average (a pass average is required for the Engineering stream). For
further
information
on
eligibility
requirements,
please
see
http://www.defence.gov.au/graduates/eligibility-requirements.html.
There are specific degree requirements for the specialised streams of the Program. These
are:
Engineering (inc Naval Architecture)
Applicants must have an Engineering degree specialising in Aerospace, Electrical,
Electronic, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Computer Systems, Computer Science, Software,
Systems, Telecommunications, or Naval Architecture;
Logistics
Applicants should have degrees in Logistics, Business, Commerce, Economics or
Management;
Procurement and Contracting
Applicants should have degrees in Business, Commerce or Law

RecruitAbility Scheme
The Department of Defence is committed to
supporting
the
employment
and
career
development of people with disability. Our
participation in the APS RecruitAbility scheme
means we will progress an applicant with disability
to a further stage in the recruitment process,
where they opt into the scheme and meet the minimum requirements for the position.
How do I opt into the RecruitAbility scheme?
You will be asked to indicate if you wish to opt into the RecruitAbility scheme in the Diversity
section of the application form. You must tick the opt in box to participate in the scheme.
Simply declaring that you have a disability will not automatically include you in the scheme.
Reasonable adjustments
We provide reasonable adjustments such as access, equipment or other practical support at
relevant stages of the recruitment process. Please contact the Contact Officer listed on the
first page of this information pack if you need any adjustments made.
Details about the RecruitAbility scheme can be found at the Australian Public Service
Commissions website, see: http://www.apsc.gov.au/disability/recruitability.

What do we mean by disability?

For the purposes of the scheme, disability is:
a limitation, restriction or impairment which has lasted, or is likely to last, for at least six
months and restricts everyday activities. This includes:
loss of sight (not corrected by glasses or contact lenses)
loss of hearing where communication is restricted, or, an aid to assist with or
substitute for hearing is used
speech difficulties
shortness of breath or breathing difficulties causing restriction
chronic or recurrent pain or discomfort causing restriction
blackouts, fits, or loss of consciousness
difficulty learning or understanding
incomplete use of arms or fingers
difficulty gripping or holding things

incomplete use of feet or legs

nervous or emotional condition causing restriction
restriction in physical activities or in doing physical work
disfigurement or deformity
mental illness or condition requiring help or supervision
long-term effects of head injury, stroke or other brain damage causing restriction
receiving treatment or medication for any other long-term conditions or ailments
and still restricted
any other long-term conditions resulting in a restriction.

The two parts of the definition are the presence of a limitation, restriction or impairment which
restricts everyday activities; and the expected longevity of the condition (6 months or more).
This also includes episodic conditions.
The definition covers many types of disability. You do not need evidence of your disability to
opt into the scheme, but you are making a declaration to the APS that you meet the
definition.

Diversity and Inclusion

The range and nature of work in Defence requires a workforce that reflects our diverse
society. We welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural
and linguistic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing an
environment that values diversity and supports employees to reach their full potential.
Defence will accommodate all requests for reasonable adjustment for people with disabilities
to assist in the application process and if successful, the inherent requirements of the
position.
If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in
an interview or assessment centre please inform the contact person listed on the front of this
Information Pack.

For confidential advice contact: diversitypolicyandprograms@defence.gov.au.

Employment Agreement
Terms of the Engagement
The successful applicants for the positions noted in this Information Pack will be engaged
under the Public Service Act 1999.
Remuneration Package
In accordance with Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement 2012-2014 (DECA) the successful
candidates will receive an attractive remuneration package with a salary within the range noted
on the front page of this Information Pack and superannuation paid in accordance with
legislative requirements.

Workplace Flexibilities
Defence assists its Australian Public Service (APS) employees to balance their work and
lives through the provision of flexible working arrangements and conditions, flexible leave
arrangements and by promoting wellbeing in the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement
2012-2014 (DECA).
For more information on workplace flexibilities within Defence, please refer to our Work Life
Balance site at http://www.defence.gov.au/apscareers/whatweoffer/work-life-balance.htm.

Australian Public Service Values

The Australian Public Service has Values and Employment Principles that shape the
organisational culture of the Public Service. The Australian Public Service is:

Impartial
Committed to Service
Accountable
Respectful
Ethical

ICARE
The values and employment principles can be found at the Australian Public Service
Commission website.

Defence Values
The Department of Defence has a framework of values that work alongside the APS Values
and the values of Navy, Army & Air Force to reflect the traditions and identities of the
Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the APS. The values underpin the Defence corporate

culture, contribute to achieving organisational goals and the basis of the behaviours
expected of our people and leaders; both APS and ADF.
The Defence Values:
Professionalism

Striving for excellence in everything we do.

Loyalty

Being committed to each other, our leaders and the organisation.

Integrity

Doing what is right.

Courage

The strength of character to do what is right extending to both

courage of convictions (moral courage) and courage in harm's way
(physical courage).

Innovation

Actively looking for better ways of doing business.

Teamwork

Working together with respect, trust and a sense of collective purpose.

Application Instructions
If you need access to a computer to complete your application, internet caf locations can be
found on our APS Careers @ Defence website.
We recommend you start your application on eRecruit as soon as possible. It is best to
complete your Selection Criteria in Microsoft Word then copy, paste and save each criterion
into the system.
For more information please refer to the eRecruit Applicant User Guide.
All applications must be submitted through the online application system prior to the closing
date.
NOTE: Do not withdraw your application for editing. Once you have withdrawn your
application, you will NOT be able to re-submit it or submit another application for this
vacancy.
Further advice on addressing selection criteria can be found the Cracking the Code
publication located on the Australian Public Service Commission website.
You do not need to include written referee reports with your application. However, you should
include the names and contact details of two referees who can comment on your work
performance. We expect that one of your referees will be your current supervisor or
manager. If you dont want us to contact your referees without advising you first, indicate this
in your application.
Vacancies will be extended in exceptional circumstances only. Applicants requesting an
extension must contact the Contact Officer 24 hours prior to the vacancy closing date.
PLEASE NOTE: APS Careers @ Defence is for job seekers only. We do not accept
unsolicited resumes or applications from recruitment agencies and/or search firms and will
not pay fees to any such organisations unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising
the vacancy.

Withdrawing an Application
If you have submitted an application, but no longer wish to be considered for the position,
you need to withdraw your application online.
PLEASE NOTE: Once you withdraw your application you will be unable to re-submit it or
submit another application for this vacancy.
For more information on withdrawing your application via the APS Careers @ Defence
eRecruit system, please refer to our eRecruit Applicant User Guide.
If you withdraw your application after the closing date, please inform the Contact Officer
through the phone number on the front page of this Information Pack.

Selection Process
Defence APS recruitment processes are based on merit which means that we select the best
person for the job from a field of applicants. We compare and weigh-up the skills, experience
and abilities of each applicant and often use different tools and techniques (such as written
applications, interviews and/or work sample tests) to collect the evidence needed to make a
merit-based decision.
Merit List
A merit list may be created from the list of suitable applicants which may be used to fill
similar position/s in the event a position/s becomes vacant within the 12 months from
gazettal date of this position.

Eligibility
Employment with the Department of Defence is subject to conditions prescribed within the
Public Service Act 1999.
Citizenship To be eligible for employment with Defence, applicants must be an Australian
citizen.
Health Assessment The preferred applicant will be required to undergo a medical
examination conducted by the Departments preferred medical provider.
Security Clearance The preferred applicant will be required to successfully undergo the
security clearance vetting process at the Negative Vetting 1 level. The preferred applicant
MUST be willing to disclose all relevant and required information.
The preferred applicant MUST have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for
at least the preceding:

Five years for BASELINE clearances, or

Ten years for NEGATIVE VETTING 1 / NEGATIVE VETTING 2 or TOP SECRET

POSITIVE VETTING clearances.

Please note: the clearance level required for this position can be found on the front page of
this Information Pack.
More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian
Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.

Thank you for your interest

Department of Defence