Nova Systems 2019 Graduate Development Program – Canberra

GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Nova recognises that honesty, fairness, mutual respect and the responsible exercise of leadership are fundamental to achieving equity for all and is committed to providing employees with an environment free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, vilification and victimisation.

All employees will be treated fairly and equally. Selection for employment, promotion, training, remuneration or any other benefit will be on the basis of aptitude and ability. All employees will be encouraged and supported to develop to their full potential.

Nova's 2019 Graduate Development Program provides participants with on the job training, tailored to suit specialist skill sets, that contribute to solving the world problems that really matter. The Graduate Development Program provides:

• Professional development and a commitment to your personal growth;
• Specific ongoing training for graduates;
• Regular contact with senior staff including a dedicated mentor;
• Competitive remuneration packages;
• Annual personal and professional development allowance and leave;
• Opportunities across the company including in Australia, Singapore and the UK.

Nova's Graduate Development Program is typically a two-year program. As part of the Program, graduates will undertake three eight-month rotations. The rotations are planned and coordinated with the aim of optimising the exposure of graduates to the business and developing well-rounded consultants. Generally, the first rotation is aligned to the individual's tertiary qualifications and one of the subsequent rotations is aligned to an identified capability. The rotations will consist of at least two eight-month rotations into programs (client facing projects) with the third rotation potentially in innovation or training.

Key Specialisation:

Each graduate selected for the Graduate Development Program will be required to develop a series of competencies that are aligned to one of Nova's core technical and or operational mastery specialisations/capabilities. The specialisation will complement their degree and chosen field of endeavour. Nova's current key specialisations are:

• Capability Development and Requirements Engineering;
• Safety and Certification;
• Modelling and Analytics;
• Test and Evaluation;
• Weapons Engineering;
• Asset Management.

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree in either Aerospace / Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical / Electronic, Mechatronic / Systems or;
• Bachelor of Science (Computer Science);
• Australian Citizen (due to Defence Security requirements).

About You:

• Hands-on experience or understanding of computational tools;
• Have excellent interpersonal skills;
• Ability to consult to a diverse group of clients;
• Be a clear communicator both written and verbal;
• Be a team player with a can-do attitude;
• Working towards Engineers Australia membership and CPEng;
• Flexibility in work approach;
• Ability to travel at times.

Employee Benefits:

With a strong company culture and high retention rate, Nova Systems has been recognised as one of "Top 50 best places to work" in Australia. In addition, Nova was recently ranked in the "Top 50 Most Innovative Companies".

• Generous professional development allowance and leave;
• Staff loyalty leave program;
• 3-day annual conference;
• Do you own a Safari Suit or Kaftan? Sense of humour required! (Don't worry you'll get an allowance for this).

To apply, please submit your resume (MS word only) and covering letter. Please include a copy of your university transcripts to date.
Applications close 31st May 2018.