Develop high-performing graduates
Australia’s defence capability, strategic autonomy, and technological advancement rely heavily on skilled engineers to support this complex and critical sector.
Prepare your graduate engineers for success in this vital industry with our sector-specific professional development program.
By participating in this program, your graduates will acquire essential knowledge and insights into the structure of Defence, the strategic landscape, and capability development and procurement processes, empowering them to make meaningful contributions to Defence related projects and initiatives. Additionally, they will develop fundamental self-management, communication, and project management skills.
This is an ideal opportunity to attract and retain top talent, whilst preparing for Australia’s future defence needs.
This program is delivered in partnership with the Defence Teaming Centre.
How to join
Any organisation can enrol their engineering graduates.
Pre-requisites: an engineering degree in any discipline and up to two years’ work experience in an engineering related role in the defence industry.
Program options
- Public program - ideal for a few graduate engineers who need to develop sector specific skills and network with peers across organisations.
- Private corporate program - for multiple graduates, this exclusive option complements your existing learning and development programs.
Enquire now to find out more or contact us: [email protected]
Looking to upskill your engineers at their next career stage? Visit the Emerging Engineers Leadership Program page
Your organisation can access exclusive deliveries of the Graduate Program for groups of 10 or more.
Enquire now to find out more or contact us on +61 3 9321 1700 or [email protected]
Program options
- Private corporate program - for multiple graduates, this exclusive option complements your existing learning and development programs.
Looking to upskill your engineers at their next career stage? Visit the Emerging Engineers Leadership Program page
Why join this program?
Learning modules
Fundamentals of the Australian defence industry
This self-paced learning module provides a broad overview of Australia’s defence sector.
Your graduates will learn how the Department of Defence and supporting industry works together, including the role and influence of politics.
They will also understand the mechanisms Defence use to attract innovation from industry.
- Industry overview
- Capability development
- ADF capabilities
- Government & agency roles
- Politics in Defence
- Paths for innovation
Personal Capability
This module lays the foundations for professional and personal growth.
Your graduates will develop self-management skills and improve their critical interpersonal skills. They will also learn how to take responsibility for their career by pursuing further professional development and credentials such as Chartered status.
- Actioning feedback
- Communication
- Emotional intelligence
- Resilience
Professional Skills
This module builds leadership capabilities to drive performance and thrive in a rapidly changing environment.
Your graduates will learn to work effectively with stakeholders, how to lead high-performing teams, and foster diversity and inclusion in multidisciplinary team environments.
- Conflict management
- Diversity & inclusion
- Negotiation
- Supporting change
Applied Project Management
This module focuses on the latest edition of the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), PMBOK7.
Your graduates also learn the principles to solve problems, particularly how to apply them to ethical and sustainability issues on engineering projects.
- Ethics
- Problem-solving
- Project lifecycle
- Risk management
Award-winning program
This program has been recognised for excellence in education, receiving three LearnX Platinum Awards in 2024; EduTech Learning Impact, Best eLearning Project – Industry Specific (Defence), and Best Talented Team – Learning and Development Team.
