Department of Defence
Defence Graduate Program – Human Resources Stream
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- $68,442 pa + 15.4% superannuation. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will advance to APS 4: $76,215 pa + 15.4% superannuation.
- Apply by 18 Apr 2020
Defence seeks applicants who will not only contribute to the current strategic HR environment but will shape the people environment that will support our future workforce needs. We seek applicants who have passion, discretion, trust and respect for a highly diverse workforce; its strengths and weaknesses, desires and evasions.
The Human Resources stream takes 12-months to complete and consists of three rotations of four months each. The first of these is undertaken in Canberra, with the possibility of one in a regional area for those who want a further challenge. Rotations are offered across the entire Department, two will be undertaken in an area with a 'people' focus.
The four sub-streams within Human Resources we recruit for including Occupational Health and Safety; Workforce Planning; Training and Development or Human Resources Management. We are seeking graduates who have completed or are in their final year of a degree with any HR major, including Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations; Organisational Development, or Psychology for work in such areas as:
- Strategic planning of a complex business
- Organisational Development and Change
- Workforce Planning
- Workforce Intelligence
- Industrial Relations
- Talent Management
- Training and Development
- Cultural Change and Diversity
- Occupational Health and Safety
Quick Details
Salary: $68,442 pa + 15.4% superannuation. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will advance to APS 4: $76,215 pa + 15.4% superannuation.
Program: 12 months – 3 x 4 month rotations
Eligibility: Australian Citizens only
Location: Canberra (interstate rotations outside of Canberra are available)
This year we are a part of a new specialised development program for human resources (HR) graduates starting their careers in the Australian Public Service (APS).
The APS HR Graduate Program is an initiative of the APS HR Professional Stream, which aims to build and uplift strategic HR capability across the public service.
For more information visit www.defence.gov.au/Graduates/pathway-human-resources.asp
Reviews
They are different every day but I have had the opportunity to draft emails, documents and undertake academic research as part of developing doctrinal policy.
- Document review, editing and drafting. - Handling correspondence for projects - Attending meetings - Stakeholder engagement (both internal and external)
Policy writing, decision making, liaising with other areas of Department . These roles and responsibilities are very rewarding
About the employer
Department of Defence
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Bring your unique skills and experiences to a world of opportunity at Defence.
Pros and cons of working at Department of Defence
Pros
Opportunity to learn and exposure to a vast array of experiences. Sense of pride in working on behalf of the Australian people and for the defence of the country.
The support for learning development opportunities and ongoing exposure to networking opportunities.
The department is very flexible when it comes to hours, including making ample arrangements to work from home if necessary.
I have had the opportunity to draft emails, documents and undertake academic research as part of developing doctrinal policy.
They are supportive and are good mentors in teaching the internal procedures that otherwise would not be shared if not directly exposed to them.
Cons
Workplace culture is heavily dependent on the dedication of the supervisors and senior leaders which varies depending on the work area.
When all workplace employees are working on-site there is often a shortage of desks which is inconvenient for all involved.
Can be very slow to hear updates.
There is a good mix of women, ethnic minorities, etc., but this seems to be very aggregated in certain groups/services—not so much integrated or dispersed across the department.
I am unsure of my current knowledge or capacity to comment on their sustainability efforts.