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Australian Army - Mechanical Engineer Undergraduate

Australia Wide

Opportunity Expired

Earn a salary while you study, plus have a guaranteed job working on advanced Army equipment when you finish your degree.

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Graduate Job
Salary
AUD 80,000 - 84,999

$80,000 - $84,999

Application dates

Applications Open
4 May 2020
Applications Close
31 May 2020

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
E
Mechanical Engineering

Your role:

How many of your classmates can say they're going to use their degrees to work on some of Australia's most advanced equipment? With the Defence University Sponsorship, you can get paid a full salary while you study, then head straight into a job as a Mechanical Engineer when you graduate.

Once you're in the role, you'll be part of an integral and experienced team maintaining and modifying the Army's mechanical equipment on the ground. You could be a Workshop Commander maintaining Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicles or be part of a team defining the technical specifications of the next generation of Army's sniper rifles.

No matter the field you're assigned, you'll be in a challenging and rewarding role. If you're ready to hit the ground running with your engineering career, look no further.

Salary:

This is your opportunity to be paid a competitive salary as you study for your degree at the university of your choice. Not to mention, you'll receive other benefits like rental allowance, textbook reimbursement and assistance with your HELP fees.

While studying your salary will depend on the completion status of your course, however, on completion of your degree, initial military and employment training, you could earn: $82,941 per annum plus a generous super.

Life in the Army:

Action, adventure, exciting career opportunities and amazing mateship—there's so much to love about life in the Army. Whether you're looking to pick up a new skill, get qualified with fully paid training or are up for a new challenge, you'll find it all in the Army.

Not to mention there's also the sense of accomplishment and pride that comes from serving your country and providing support to communities in need, both here and overseas.

This is no ordinary job—but that's exactly what you're looking for. Enjoy a rewarding career, opportunities to travel, excellent fitness facilities, and free medical and dental; all in a dynamic and fulfilling work environment.

Apply now:

For this role, you must have completed at least six months of a four-year mechanical engineering degree, be an Australian citizen and will be required to successfully obtain a security clearance.

Click the APPLY button if you think you have what it takes to become an Army Undergraduate Mechanical Engineer and we'll get in contact with you shortly.

For more information, get in touch with our Professional Services Recruiting team member Manisha Kumar on (07) 5563 4118 or email your interest to [email protected].
 

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It is about seeing beyond the task in front of you and understanding how that piece of work fits in with other related programs.

Jennifer Burgess

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As an Electrical Engineering Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), my daily duties will vary depending on the role I am posted into.

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As an Electrical Engineering Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), my daily duties will vary depending on the role I am posted into.

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