2022 Graduate Development Program (Jan 2022)

The Department is looking for fresh-thinking, innovative and high-performing Graduates to contribute to shaping the future of Australia's infrastructure, transport, regional development, communications and creative industries. You will have the opportunity to work in a way that enriches our communities, empowers our regions and leaves a positive impact for generations to come.

If you are seeking a career where you can make a difference in the lives of everyday Australians, you will find it at Infrastructure!

The Department has a smaller group of graduates each year, which enables the Department to provide the highest quality, personable and tailored support to each incoming graduate. We understand that the transition from study to career can be a challenging one. For many, it is also the first time they have lived away from home, and most graduates are moving interstate. We work hard to make the whole process as easy as possible for you and offer a generous travel, accommodation and storage package. We also help you settle into Canberra with plenty of recommendations on housing, food, activities and experiences!

Within our 11 month program you will:

• Experience a comprehensive and welcoming group orientation
• Have access to mentoring and guidance from senior staff
• Be supported by a buddy from the previous Graduate cohort
• Be a leader the Departments Social Club
• Work with leading-edge technology
• Explore wide range of policy and program areas through three workplace rotations and have the ability to preference your rotations
• Develop professional skills with a tailored learning and development program
• Undertake a once in a lifetime Major Research Project where graduates are tasked with a topic by our Executive and have the opportunity to research, analyse, prepare a report and may undertake "field-work" to support their final assessment; and
• Create valuable networks through engagement with senior staff and department stakeholders

We are seeking graduates to join our 2022 Graduate Development Program with a vision of Australia's future and a willingness to identify problems and implement innovative solutions.

Our graduates are an important part of our workforce, which is why we provide a diverse range of work rotations which could see you:

• Regulating airports;
• Helping set the course for Australia's digital future;
• Implementing the Smart Cities Plan;
• Developing policy that protects our cultural heritage;
• Working on the development of the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport;
• Providing advice on strengthening our national broadcasters;
• Developing policy for broadband, open data and media; and
• Working on the development of the Inland Rail.

During the Graduate year, we run a Major Research Project where graduates are tasked with a topic by our Executive and have the opportunity to research, analyse, prepare a report and may undertake "field-work" to support their final assessment.

You'll commence as an APS3 and receive a starting salary of $61,570 during your first two rotations, plus 15.4% superannuation. Then after successfully completing your first two rotations, you'll advance to an APS4 with a salary of $68,219. Upon successful completion of the program, you'll advance to an ongoing APS5 and associated salary at $76,160.

You'll also have access to the following workplace support and conditions, including:

• 20 days recreation/annual leave a year
• 20 days a year of personal circumstances leave, which includes sick, family, emergency and cultural leave
• 18 weeks paid maternity leave or 6 weeks paid supporting partner leave after 12 months of continuous service
• Flexible work hours
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives

Following the program, as a member of the Department, you'll also have access to:

• Career coaching and professional development opportunities
• Financial support to undertake further study in an area relevant to the business of the Department and broader APS
• Mobility and career progression within the organisation.
   

To be eligible for a position on the department’s Graduate Development Program you must submit a completed application form prior to the closing date and time, and provide evidence or confirmation of the following:

• Be an Australian citizen by January 2022 (you may be asked to provide evidence of this);
• Have completed (at least) an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 qualification (a Bachelor Degree), equivalent, or higher equivalent by January 2022;
• Have completed the most recent degree no more than 5 years from the date of the application being submitted;
• Have received a credit rating average;
• Be able to obtain and maintain a valid Australian Government security clearance once accepted into a graduate program;
• Be willing to undergo any police, character, health or other checks as required; and
• Be willing to relocate to Canberra.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to the assessment process please note this in your application and we will contact you to discuss any additional support that will assist you throughout the assessment process.