Information Pack

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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.

One APS CareerThousands of Opportunities

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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.

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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 Additional Information

Administrative 1. Computer Use Yes 2. Generic screen based Yes 3. Graphical/Analytical based Yes 4. Sitting at desk Yes 5. Standing for long periods Minimal Likelihood Manual Handling 6. Lifting 0-15kg Yes

7. Lifting 15 kg + Minimal Likelihood 8. Climbing Minimal Likelihood 9. Bending Minimal Likelihood 10. Squatting Minimal Likelihood 11. Reaching Minimal Likelihood 12. Push/pull Minimal Likelihood 13. Sequential Repetitive Movements in short period of time

Minimal Likelihood

14. Manual dexterity/manipulation Minimal Likelihood

Work Environment 15. Work with others towards shared goals in a team environment

Yes

16. Works in isolation from other staff (remote supervision)

Minimal Likelihood

17. Distance walking (ie: Large building or inter-building transit)

Yes

18. Works outdoors Minimal Likelihood 19. Works in a call centre environment

No

20. Works in a customer service environment

Yes

Tasks Involving 21. Exposure to chemicals Minimal Likelihood

22. Exposure to biological hazards Minimal Likelihood 23. Working at heights Minimal Likelihood 24. Requirement to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)

Minimal Likelihood

25. Requirement for full Colour vision Minimal Likelihood

26. Work with energetics and explosives

Minimal Likelihood

27. Exposure to Petrol, Oil, Lubricant Products that may cause dermatological conditions

Minimal Likelihood

28. Exposure to extreme temperatures

Minimal Likelihood

29. Confined spaces Minimal Likelihood 30. Exposure to Non-ionising radiation

Minimal Likelihood

31. Excessive Noise Minimal Likelihood 32. Low Lighting Minimal Likelihood 33. Dangerous Goods/ Equipment Minimal Likelihood 34. Exposure to airborne odours Minimal Likelihood

Travel 35. Frequent travel - Vehicle Minimal Likelihood 36. Frequent travel - Aeroplane No 37. Frequent travel - Seaborne No

Cyclic Workload 38. Peaks & Troughs Yes

39. Frequent Overtime No 40. Rostered Shift Work 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).

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

http://www.defence.gov.au/apscareers/infoforapplicants/Applicant%20User%20Guide.pdf

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

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