Our department was established on 1 July 2022. We are yet to recruit a round of graduates.
Applications for the 2024 program will open early 2023.
For job opportunities see our current vacancies.
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What to expect
Our 12-month Graduate Program will:
- develop your existing knowledge and skills
- enhance your confidence in the workplace
Your work will contribute to protecting Australia’s natural resources.
You'll help us to:
- provide advice to the Australian Government
- deliver a range of programs
- administer legislation.
Read more about our terms and conditions of employment.
Why join us?
The work you undertake will contribute to the future of our nation. You'll support our key priorities to:
- deliver on our climate change and energy agenda
- protect Australia’s environment and water resources.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for graduates from a wide range of disciplines.
You must:
- be an Australian citizen or granted citizenship before the program starts
- have completed a bachelor’s degree (or higher) at any time before the program starts.
If you received your degree overseas, it must be recognised by the Office of International Education.
We also recruit through the Australian Government Graduate Program. This program has streams for human resources, STEM, data and digital skills graduates.
Career streams
We have 7 career streams to choose from:
- Generalist
- Finance
- Legal
- Human Resources
- Data
- Digital
- STEM
How to apply
We’ll update this information when applications open in early 2023.
Our commitment to diversity
People are our most important asset. We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive culture. Our differences provide new perspectives that can help problem solve. Our employee networks play a key role in promoting an inclusive workplace. We want everyone to feel safe to be themselves at work