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.
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Defence's mission and purpose is to defend Australia and its national interests in order to advance Australia's security and prosperity.
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The Defence Graduate Program is a 12-month development opportunity 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.
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You'll find opportunities across a range of roles to help you start your Defence career with confidence. Choose from 10 pathways aligned to your interests and qualifications:
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Australian Government Graduate Program pathways
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- Accounting and Financial Management
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- Data
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- Digital
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- Human Resources
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- Legal
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- Defence-led recruitment pathways
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- Business Services and Policy
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- Commercial
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- Engineering
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- Intelligence*
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- Research and Innovation.
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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.
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Join us and kick-start a future with purpose.
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Defence is one of the Australian Financial Review's Top 100 Graduate Employers in 2026.
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** 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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