Defence 
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Navy 
Army 
Air Force 
- contribute to Australia's national security
- research, design, and build solutions to mitigate chemical, biological, and radiological threats
- develop and maintain space and satellite communication systems
- identify and analyse current and potential conflicts and emerging contingencies.
A Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) workforce is critical for Defence and Australia’s ability to achieve the Government’s current and future challenges.
Defence needs to continue to build a world-leading STEM-capable workforce of Australian Defence Force and Australian Public Service personnel.
Defence is focused on accessing a broad talent pool which represents the diversity of the Australian community, specifically highlighting the career pathways for women and indigenous Australians into STEM careers.
Defence invests in training programs and support services that ensure a rewarding career on both a personal and professional level. The skills and experience gained working in STEM at Defence are highly sought after.
Have an impact working in STEM at Defence
Types of STEM jobs
STEM Professional
STEM Professional jobs where there is the requirement for a university qualification in a STEM field (Bachelor degree, graduate diploma and graduate certificate, masters degree and doctoral degree) in order to apply the competencies, skills or experience to Defence capability.
STEM Allied
STEM Allied jobs where vocational education and training (Advanced diploma and diploma and certificate III and IV) is required to apply the competencies, skills or experience to Defence capability.
STEM Enabled
STEM Enabled jobs where formal qualifications are not necessary; however, a level of STEM literacy or numeracy is necessary for the operation of Defence equipment.