Graduates | Defence Experimentation & Analysis at Atturra · Canberra

What you’ll be doing

Start your consulting career working on real Defence challenges

Atturra Advisory is seeking talented and motivated graduates and early-career professionals who are interested in building a career supporting Defence experimentation, analysis, wargaming and capability development.

This is an opportunity to move beyond a traditional graduate role and contribute to meaningful Defence activities while developing the consulting, analytical and professional skills that will underpin your career.

You don't need to arrive with years of experience. We are looking for people with the aptitude to analyse problems, curiosity to understand complex issues, willingness to learn, and confidence to work collaboratively with Defence, industry and multidisciplinary teams.

What you'll have the opportunity to do:

Working alongside experienced consultants, Defence personnel and industry specialists, you may support activities including:

• Defence experimentation and analytical studies;
• military exercises and experimentation activities;
• wargaming and workshop activities;
• qualitative and quantitative data collection;
• data preparation, curation and analysis;
• survey development and administration;
• stakeholder workshops and engagement activities;
• analysis of observations, results and evidence;
• preparation of reports, briefs and presentations;
• development and maintenance of datasets, analytical artefacts, experimentation records and evidence bases; and
• presentation and communication of findings to project teams and stakeholders.

Depending on the project, you could find yourself helping prepare an experiment or wargame, supporting data collection during an activity, analysing information, identifying trends and observations, or helping turn the results into clear and useful findings.

What we're looking for

We're particularly interested in graduates who can bring a curious, analytical and systematic approach to solving problems.

You don't need to have done all of these things before. We're looking for candidates who can show the potential, interest and capacity to develop in these areas.

Ideally, you'll have:

• an interest in Defence, national security, experimentation, wargaming, research, data or analytical problem solving;
• the ability to approach problems logically and systematically;
• an interest in working with qualitative and/or quantitative information;
• the capacity to support data collection, research, surveys, workshops, exercises or analytical activities;
• the ability to interpret information and contribute to analysis, reports and presentations;
• strong written and verbal communication skills;
• good attention to detail and an ability to maintain accurate records and information;
• confidence working collaboratively as part of an integrated team;
• a willingness to learn from experienced Defence, industry and consulting professionals; and
• have, or have the ability to obtain and maintain, an NV1 security clearance.

Who might suit this opportunity?

We are open to graduates from a broad range of disciplines. Your degree matters, but how you think, communicate and approach problems matters just as much.

Relevant areas could include:

• Data Science, Data Analytics or Statistics
• Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics
• Defence or Strategic Studies
• International Relations or Security Studies
• Intelligence or National Security
• Psychology or Behavioural Science
• Operations Research
• Business or Commerce
• Economics
• Information Technology
• Project Management
• Social Sciences
• Research or other analytical disciplines.

Experience with Defence is not essential. Exposure through university projects, research, Defence service, the Australian Defence Force Reserves, cadets, internships, volunteering, simulations, gaming/wargaming, data projects or other relevant activities may be advantageous.

The Atturra Advisory Graduate experience

The Atturra Advisory Graduate Program provides a stepping-stone into a career in consulting, combining structured professional development with opportunities to contribute to genuine client work.

Built around our Better Consulting concept, your development will focus on four core principles:

Curious | Sustainable | Critical | Evolving

Over the course of the graduate experience, you'll develop practical consulting skills while learning from experienced members of our Advisory team.

Alongside Defence experimentation and analysis work, you may also:

• undertake qualitative and quantitative research;
• contribute to reports, presentations and other client deliverables;
• support project planning, kick-offs and delivery activities;
• assist with workshops and brainstorming sessions;
• support business development activities;
• contribute to bids and proposals;
• maintain project management information and tools;
• work with internal stakeholders and senior leaders; and
• support the broader Advisory team in delivering high-quality client and project outcomes.

Why Atturra Advisory?

For the right graduate, this is an opportunity to learn by doing.

You'll have the opportunity to develop your professional consulting skills while gaining exposure to complex Defence problems, analytical methods, experimentation and multidisciplinary teams.

We are particularly interested in graduates who enjoy asking why, are comfortable working through ambiguity, can bring structure to complex problems and want their work to contribute to meaningful outcomes.

If you're intellectually curious, enthusiastic about Defence and interested in developing a career at the intersection of consulting, experimentation, analysis and national security, we'd like to hear from you.

Eligibility

Because of the nature of the work, successful applicants must have or be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government NV1 security clearance.

Why is this an exciting opportunity?

Atturra is one of the fastest growing ASX-listed advisory and IT solutions companies in Australia, giving you a strong foundation to fulfil your career ambitions.

We currently have 1400+ professionals working across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, and USA who are using innovation to lead the way.

This is your chance to make an impact. Come and join our talented and creative team of change makers to redefine the future through technology.

What our people say:

“We are working towards a very bright future.”

“It's a company with vision and a promising future.”

Why you’ll love working here

Culture of possibility

At Atturra we embrace innovation within our teams, fostering an environment of possibility and growth. We believe in creating a supportive and welcoming culture, where everyone is encouraged to achieve success through collaboration, continuous learning, and smart work practices.

A strong set of company values

Our culture is reflected by our employees who demonstrate camaraderie, innovation, dedication, respect and excellence in everything they do. These traits have become integral to the way we do business and are the values we strive for.

Valuable employee benefits

• Employee benefits, recognition, and wellbeing platform
• Career growth via succession planning, internal promotions, and mentorship opportunities
• Ongoing investment in professional development through industry and technology certifications, and study assistance
• Mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program
• Support for family and caring responsibilities, including paid parental leave
• Employee referral program, with monetary incentives offered

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Atturra, we are committed to addressing the digital skills gap and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds — including Veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, members of the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diverse individuals, and other underrepresented groups.

Supporting Australia’s veterans

We are proud to be recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer under the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veteran Employment Commitment (VEC). Atturra is dedicated to supporting Australia’s veteran community by enhancing recruitment, support, retention, and leadership opportunities. Our goal is to ensure veterans build meaningful and impactful careers with us.

What our people say:

“Atturra has a great working environment and management are very supportive of their staff. We celebrate success and have fun while working hard.”

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online via our Careers page. Late applications or those sent by email will not be prioritised. Please ensure your application is complete and that you have answered all required questions before submitting.

https://atturra.com/au-en/careers

Talent Pool
This recruitment process may also be used to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary opportunities that may arise within the next 12 months.

Recruitment Agencies and Headhunters

Our Talent Acquisition team is managing this recruitment process and will reach out if additional support is required. Atturra only accepts referrals from agencies on our official supplier list via the Agency Portal. To participate, agencies must complete our procurement process, hold an approved fee agreement, and be formally invited by the Talent Acquisition team for a specific vacancy.

Submissions made outside of this process will not be considered. We also request that agencies do not contact Atturra employees outside the Talent Acquisition team regarding hiring matters.

Agencies interested in joining our official supplier list may send an expression of interest to talentacquisition@atturra.com. Please note, our supplier list is reviewed annually.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, key accountabilities, and skills of persons so classified. Management reserves the right to add or change the job and relevant percentage of accountabilities as required, in its sole discretion.