Salary at Department of Defence - Civilian Engineer Development Program (Navy)

As government we don't have bonuses. Pay is okay about average for a graduate. My program is the only Defence program to have pay progression during my program (mainly because it is significantly longer than any other program - 3 years)

Pay is decent, but average compared to the cost of living in Canberra

Starting salary quite high for a graduate.

Competitive pay for a graduate program. Higher than most other graduate engineering positions.

I am pretty happy with the pay currently but it's not entirely sustainable as I increase my skill set so in the future, I will aim to get promoted/apply for more senior roles.

Company offers a very decent salary, and above average super contributions

Pay is fine. For a grad program I actually think APS4 is pretty good compared to the competition. Long term I don't think APS has the greatest pay, but the work life balance makes up for it. Also APS doesn't list the super in their provided salary, it's an additional 15% on top, so considering that, the pay is quite competitive.

Pay with transparent pay progression throughout

The salary is very competitive for a graduate position and it comes with a very generous superannuation.

Pay is quite good for an engineering graduate. There are consistent pay rises each year which is also nice. However, pay is not great in senior engineering positions. 15% super is also very nice. No other bonuses though.

The pay is very generous for a grad program.

Pay rise every year

As a graduate, the pay is good, especially when considering the additional superannuation

We don't have "perks" however we are provided with lots of opportunity regarding learning and development.

Relocation, opportunities for travel for work

Flex hours

Work related travel/accommodation/transport/meals/event are covered by the program. Relevant development courses are also covered by the program.

Moving expenses are covered which is handy during the grad program

If required to move for work, moving expenses are covered. Travel expenses also covered if required Opportunity to access good super and health insurance companies if desired

You can get access to APS/government only private health care/banking/super. Flexible work hours.

Plenty of travel to interesting worksites, chance to participate in navy training and work on board navy ships, encouraged to take on further education which is paid for by Defence.

Great super

Free gym, free training courses, free Masters Program at UNSW, moving expenses and hotels and meals, ability to rotate through different roles every 6 months, ability to do an industry rotation in a private company, ability to do an external rotation at another government department.

Government job, so there are not many perks. However, there is a large availability for travel which is all paid for.

There is a variety of benefits for employees of Defence. The flexible working is probably one of the better perks.

15.4% superannuation in addition to base salary.

Free moving expenses, free temporary accommodation, gym facilities, higher superannuation