Civilian Engineer Development Program Introduction

Navy Strategic Command is offering opportunities to embark on a rewarding and challenging career for civilian engineering graduates and undergraduates in Head Navy Engineering (HNE) Division Civilian Engineer Development Program. This is an 'Australian Public Service (APS)' based program within the Defence environment and offers exciting and diverse learning opportunities that encourage professional growth and development of your engineering career.

Who are we looking for

HNE wants to develop your engineering skills in the following disciplines:

• Communications Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer
• Computer Engineers
• Mechatronics Engineer
• Materials Engineer
• Electronics Engineer
• Naval Architect

Engineers Australia (EA) recognised competencies

The professional development of HNE civilian engineers is structured for individuals to achieve appropriate levels of professional status, specifically that of Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng), as well as be registered on the National Professional Engineers Register (NPER) as required by EA. The attainment of the CPEng status is achieved by participating in the Civilian Engineer Development Program, which was designed by EA in conjunction with HNE.

Chartered Status is exclusive to Engineers Australia and is a professional credential recognised by government, business and the general public worldwide. CPEng membership will be fully funded by HNE upon completion of all the required competencies.

For more information see Engineers Australia.

Civilian Engineer Development Program

The Civilian Engineer Development Program is based on competencies recognised by the Institute of Engineers Australia (IEAUST) and the Australian Public Service, and includes the following elements:

• Rotations through different work areas to provide you with varied on-the-job training,
• Specialist training courses that enhance your functional competencies, establish a greater depth of engineering knowledge and maintain the informed customer status of the Navy program; and
• General training courses that will develop your core competency skills and facilitate greater efficiencies whilst working in an office environment.

The program may also include:

• Industrial Rotation or Secondment to provide a practical element to your career development and to meet organisational needs, subject to funding availability;
• Research Projects to develop your analysis and research skills;
• Visits to provide you with an appreciation of manufacturing processes and maintenance procedures;
• Networking opportunities to develop your team working skills, engender a spirit of cooperation and facilitate better working relationships; and
• 'Sea Riding' to give you personal experience with life onboard naval ships and to let you see first hand the effect of design decisions taken during ship construction have on the ship and its crew.