Career opportunities

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Thank you for considering a career with the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. We are responsible for developing and delivering a diverse range of environmental policies and programs that influence individuals and communities; drive change in industry; and put Australia centre stage in global discussions.

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What we do

Our work is developed and implemented through a lens of economic, social and environmental considerations. We want experts from a range of fields so that our advice, policies and programs meet the needs and expectations of the community, industry, governments and stakeholders.

The Department offers rewarding careers in different work disciplines. We employ people in a wide range of roles including:

  • policy development
  • international engagement
  • programs management
  • science and research
  • legal
  • economics
  • finance
  • human resources
  • regulatory
  • communications

Our employees are based in locations across Australia including Canberra, Darwin, Tasmania, Australian Antarctic Territory and Kakadu, Uluru-Kata Tjuta and Booderee National Parks.