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Nova Systems

3.8
  • 500 - 1,000 employees

2023 Graduate Program - Software Engineering (Geospatial) (Feb 2023)

Opportunity Expired

Join our award-winning Program and help us solve complex challenges in Defence and Essential Services! Nova Systems - the smarts behind the solutions.

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Graduate Job
Number of Vacancies
1-2
Salary
AUD 68,500

Start Date
6 Feb 2023

Application dates

Applications Open
18 Apr 2022
Applications Close
27 May 2022

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
E
Geomatic Engineering
Engineering & Mathematics (all other)
I
Artificial Intelligence
Bioinformatics
Computer Graphics & Animation
Computer Science (all other)
Computer Systems and Networks
Cyber Security
Data Science
Programming & Software Engineering
Video Game Development
Design & User Experience

Hiring criteria

Entry pathway

See details

Working rights

Australia

  • Australian Citizen
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About the Graduate Program

The Graduate Program provides you with the experience, supervision, mentoring and training necessary to make a meaningful contribution to Nova and determine your own career pathway.

The Graduate Program provides:

  • A permanent role with Nova Systems
  • Structured rotations across different parts of the business
  • A fully-inclusive training and professional development program designed specifically for graduates
  • Regular contact with senior staff including a dedicated mentor
  • Annual Graduate Summit and regular social events

What you will be involved in: 

Graduates in the Software Engineering (Geospatial) stream have the following opportunities :

  • Delivering exciting projects in the geospatial (GIS) domain across emergency services, land management and defence 
    Working within a talented and motivated multidisciplinary team, with a focus on building high-quality software solutions
  • Applying and developing your coding skills to support the build of enterprise data visualisation and data management solutions
  • Learning spatial concepts and the application of modern geospatial tools and frameworks (such as ArcGIS, Leaflet, Open Layers, GeoServer, OGR/GDAL and Shapely)
  • Building your knowledge of how to work in the cloud through the application of best practice DevOps principles such as infrastructure as code and continuous integration & delivery
  • Helping estimate the scope and time required to deliver projects
  • Engaging with clients and key stakeholders to obtain an understanding of their requirements
  • Working in a collaborative team environment under the Agile (scrum) development process 

What we would expect from you:

We are seeking a personable individual with the following experience/skills:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Geomatics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent education.
  • A general understanding of the software development life cycle, software deployment processes and cloud infrastructure.  
  • Knowledge of spatial data visualisation, spatial data management and/or geospatial platforms (preferred, but not essential)
  • Australian Citizenship with a current AGSVA clearance (or the ability to obtain a clearance at the appropriate level).
    An intuitive nature, with high levels of curiosity. You love to share your knowledge.
  • Ability to analyse and understand process and information workflows.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Be a team player with a can-do attitude. 

Nova’s Value Proposition; Beyond the paycheque:

In addition to salary, you are supported with:

  • Flexible working conditions to suit individual needs and dress for your day
  • Reward & Recognition Program offers exclusive discounts from hundreds of major retailers, helping you to save on groceries, petrol, holidays and more!
  • Additional Leave entitlements include Reserve Leave, Loyalty Leave, Parental Leave and Purchased Leave
  • Wellbeing Hub with access to health and fitness content
  • Employee Assistance Program for employees and family members
  • Access to Defence Health and Travel Insurance
  • Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice
  • Nova Employee Share Offer
  • An inclusive and supportive culture
  • A range of other great benefits, just ask us!

Hiring criteria

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Entry pathway
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Associate Degree or higher
Study Field
E
Engineering & Mathematics (all other)
Geomatic Engineering
I
Artificial Intelligence
Bioinformatics
Computer Graphics & Animation
Computer Science (all other)
Computer Systems and Networks
Cyber Security

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

country
eligibility

Australia

Australia

Australian Citizen


Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories
As a permanent employee of Nova, we also have lots of social events to promote a healthy work-life balance and enable networking with people from other business areas at Nova.

Braydon Clarke

  • Graduate stories
As a permanent employee of Nova, we also have lots of social events to promote a healthy work-life balance and enable networking with people from other business areas at Nova.

Braydon Clarke

  • Graduate stories
I really love the social and people aspect of Nova. So not only has it been amazing that I could join the social committee and help run social and charitable events such as the biggest morning tea bake-off, but I also got the opportunity to help with the work experience and graduate program.

Chante Swart

  • Graduate stories
I really love the social and people aspect of Nova. So not only has it been amazing that I could join the social committee and help run social and charitable events such as the biggest morning tea bake-off, but I also got the opportunity to help with the work experience and graduate program.

Chante Swart

  • Graduate stories
As a permanent employee of Nova, we also have lots of social events to promote a healthy work-life balance and enable networking with people from other business areas at Nova.

Braydon Clarke

  • Graduate stories
As a permanent employee of Nova, we also have lots of social events to promote a healthy work-life balance and enable networking with people from other business areas at Nova.

Braydon Clarke

  • Graduate stories
I really love the social and people aspect of Nova. So not only has it been amazing that I could join the social committee and help run social and charitable events such as the biggest morning tea bake-off, but I also got the opportunity to help with the work experience and graduate program.

Chante Swart

  • Graduate stories
I really love the social and people aspect of Nova. So not only has it been amazing that I could join the social committee and help run social and charitable events such as the biggest morning tea bake-off, but I also got the opportunity to help with the work experience and graduate program.

Chante Swart