Employment

Graduate Program

About the Graduate Program

Applications for the 2013 graduate intake will open on 23rd February 2012.

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.

2010 graduates

Group photo of 2010 Graduates

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:

The department is looking for people who demonstrate:

We invite applications from all academic disciplines, but are particularly interested in:

The benefits the Graduate program can offer you.

The program consists of a number of key components, including:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package, with a minimum salary of $50 891. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are advanced to the APS4 level and receive a minumum $61 405.
A relocation package of up to $10 000 is also available for interstate applicants.

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.