Graduate Program
About the Graduate Program
Applications for the 2013 Graduate Program have now closed.
Applications for the 2013 Graduate Program are now progressing through the secondary assessment stage to determine which applicants will be invited to interview. Applicants will be informed of the outcome of secondary assessments mid – late June 2012. We thank you for your patience.
The Australian Government Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities develops and implements national policy, programs and legislation to protect and conserve Australia's environment and heritage and to promote sustainable living within Australia.
The Graduate Program aims to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to place you in a competitive position within the department and the Australian Public Service (APS). Graduates have the opportunity to work in a diverse and exciting portfolio.
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We offer you the opportunity to become a key player in the development and implementation of new policies and programs which could have a nationwide or international impact. Some of the areas we work on include:
- environmental protection and conservation
- biodiversity
- community and household climate action
- natural and built heritage
- water resources
- greenhouse gas abatement; and
- air and fuel quality
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The department is looking for people who demonstrate:
- leadership potential
- energy, enthusiasm and initiative
- resilience and the ability to embrace and adapt to change
- sound judgement, common sense and the ability to think strategically
- strong people skills and a team focussed approach; and
- excellent presentation and communication skills
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We invite applications from all academic disciplines, but are particularly interested in:
- environmental / Natural Resource Management
- water Management
- public Administration
- communications
- sciences
- economics
- law
- business; and
- commerce
The benefits the Graduate program can offer you.
The program consists of a number of key components, including:
- Three work rotations
- Comprehensive learning and development opportunities, including $1500 towards individual development
- One on one mentoring from executive and senior executive staff; and
- A week long field trip, providing you with the opportunity to experience the department's policies and programs at ground level.
You will receive a competitive remuneration package, with a minimum salary of $53 985. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are advanced to the APS4 level and receive a minumum $66 158. (Please note these pay scales come into effect 1 July 2012)
A relocation package of up to $10 000 is also available for interstate applicants. All successful applicants will be required to relocate to Canberra, ACT.
Want to know more?
Our graduate recruitment staff travel the country attending Careers Fairs in order to talk to interested applicants, and then again to facilitate interviews once the recruitment process is under way.
Find our more about eligibility requirements and the skills, and qualities we are looking for in our graduate program. You can also get an idea of our diverse work-force by checking out the Graduate Alumni pages.
Group photo of 2011 Graduates