Vacation Employment Opportunities
DSTO
Department of Defence
Melbourne, Vic
December 2001 - February 2002

Vacation employment at DSTO is a genuine opportunity to make practical use of your studies and work with leaders in your field. DSTO's annual vacation employment program takes third- and fourth-year tertiary students on a 12-week, paid introduction to career possibilities in the fields of science, engineering, and information technology.

Each vacation student is allocated a research project, produces a written report of findings, and presents this report orally.

Vacation positions are available for the period from 3 December 2001 to 22 February 2002 at DSTO's Melbourne sites (Fishermans Bend and Maribyrnong) for students in the following fields: Applied Mathematics Chemistry Computer science or information technology Engineering - aeronautical, civil, electronic, mechanical Naval Architecture Physics Psychology Psychophysiology

To be eligible, you must be: Currently undertaking the third year of a degree course and returning to full-time study in 2002 or the fourth year of a degree course. An Australian citizen. You will also need to demonstrate highly competitive academic results, team skills, and a genuine interest in a research and development career.

Your application should include your curriculum vitae, official academic results (to date), and the DSTO Melbourne application coversheet (below) indicating your preferred area of interest.

Send applications to the address provided in the information pack.

Application coversheet and information packs are available from: www.dsto.defence.gov.au

Closing date: 14 September 2001
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