Defence Materiel Organisation Award 2009 (Engineering)

The Defence Materiel Organisation will offer two awards in 2009 valued at $1500 each. This competitive award is available to students commencing year 2 in 2009 within the degrees of

• Bachelor of Engineering (Naval Architecture)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Marine and Offshore)

Introducing the DMO

From fighter planes and satellites to tents and rations, the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) is Australia's largest engineering, project management and procurement organisation whose mission is to acquire and sustain equipment for the Australian Defence Force. The DMO's vision is to become the leading program management and engineering services organisation in Australia. The organisation has $9.6 billion to spend on Defence equipment in the current financial year.

The DMO is a civilian public service agency working within the Department of Defence. It is not a military organisation. It is an exciting place to work and offers outstanding career opportunities for engineers at a variety of locations throughout Australia and overseas. DMO has a commercial work environment and partnership with Defence industry to deliver on capability. Employment benefits include the ability to work on nationally significant multimillion dollar projects in varied locations throughout Australia and a centrally funded professional development program in key disciplines including engineering. Further information about the DMO can be found via: www.defence.gov.au/dmo

Benefit

The two awards will provide a cash benefit of $1500, paid to each candidate. Applicants will also be encouraged to apply for the Materiel Cadetship Scheme. Further information about this scheme can be found at http://www.defence.gov.au/dmo/careers/ece/index.cfm

Eligibility

• an Australian citizen
• a full-time student
• commencing year 2 in 2009 from either the Bachelor of Engineering (Naval Architecture) or the Bachelor of Engineering (Marine and Offshore Systems) degrees at AMC
• not in receipt of any other award

Selection Criteria

1. Career and Study Aspirations

a. Why did you choose Naval Architecture?
b. What have been your achievements during your first year at AMC?
c. How do you believe undertaking an AMC Naval Architecture degree will assist you when you enter the workforce?
d. What are your aspirations once you complete your Naval Architecture course?

2. Personal Skills

a. Provide examples of where you have demonstrated your ability to communicate effectively.
b. How have you demonstrated your skills in goal-setting and planning (especially for career and/or further study).
c. Detail leadership skills you possess and when you have had an opportunity to demonstrate them.
d. Provide examples of your level of self-reliance and effective team participation.

(N.B. You may wish to include examples of how you demonstrate these qualities in the workplace, at uni or in the community.)

3. Achievements in other pursuits

Please outline:

a. Your achievements in areas other than study and work (NB - these may be personal achievements e.g. assisting family)
b. Your involvement in any community activities.
c. Your involvement in university activities.

The Application should include:

• a copy of your academic transcript;
• a brief statement addressing the selection criteria (no more than two pages). There are three criteria, each with a list of related topics outlined for your reference. Applicants should frame their applications by addressing the core selection criteria demonstrating their abilities using relevant examples, while also taking into consideration the related topics. These related topics are indicative of the selection criteria and it is not intended that the claims should address each and every related topic.
• a curriculum vitae, including any community leadership or service activities in which you have participated; and
• a confidential reference from an academic mentor.

Application Forms

• Defence Materiel Organisation Award (Naval Architecture)
• Defence Materiel Organisation Award (Marine and Offshore)

Further Information

• About the Defence Materiel Organisation
• Information about the Materiel Cadet Scheme
• Information about Defence Materiel Organisation Award (Naval Architecture)
  Information about Defence Materiel Organisation Award (Marine Offshore)

Contact

Di Hazelwood
Scholarships Officer
Locked Bag 1399
Launceston, Tasmania 7250

Phone: + 61 3 6335 4334
Fax: +61 3 6326 7233
Email scholarships@amc.edu.au
Email d.hazelwood@amc.edu.au