Defence's primary role is to defend Australia and its national interests, promote security and stability, and support the Australian community as directed by the Government.
Defence's mission and purpose is to defend Australia and its national interests in order to advance Australia’s security and prosperity.
The Defence Graduate Program is a 12-month development chance designed to launch your career in the Australian Public Service (APS). As a Defence graduate, you will gain hands-on experience, build qualified networks and develop the skills needed to make a real impact.
You'll find prospects across a range of roles to help you start your Defence career with confidence. Choose from 10 pathways aligned to your interests and qualifications:
Australian Government Graduate Program pathways
Accounting and Financial Management
Data
Digital
Human Resources
Legal
Defence-led recruitment pathways
Business Services and Policy
Commercial
Engineering
Intelligence*
Research and Innovation.
You’ll work with a diverse group of dedicated experts and access cutting-edge technology designed to protect Australian interests and have a chance to support Australia’s security and humanitarian efforts.
Join us and kick-start a future with purpose.
Defence is one of the Australian Financial Review’s Top 100 Graduate Employers in 2026.
Please note - Recruitment for the Intelligence Pathway is conducted separately to the remaining pathways. Applications for this pathway open mid-year.
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