Defence Science and Technology Organisation's Residential Management and Residential Graduate Programs

The Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO), a group within the Department of Defence, employs a large number of scientific, professional, technical and administrative staff at a number of sites across the country. Many of these staff are required to manage elements of the organisation.

DSTO recognises the need to provide a relevant program to its graduates to ensure that their early experiences are positive which in turn, will lead to staff retention. DSTO also recognises the need to provide leadership and management development opportunities for staff as they take roles involving significant management responsibilities.

To assist in meeting these responsibilities, DSTO has introduced a Leadership and Learning Development Framework, which incorporates a number of key elements including:

a. the Residential Graduate Introduction Program (RESGRAD) is a key element of this framework. It provides the first step in a series of customised development programs accessible to staff at appropriate stages during their career at DSTO. DSTO is seeking the services of a training consultant or consultants, for an initial period of two years, to design and facilitate delivery of the RESGRAD; and

b. the Residential Introduction to Management (RESMAN) is also a key element of the Leadership and Learning Development Framework. It provides the second step in a series of customised development programs accessible to staff at appropriate stages during their career at DSTO. DSTO is seeking the services of a training consultant or consultants, for an initial period of two years, to design and facilitate delivery of the RESMAN program.