Environmental Science Graduate Development Program (Feb 2028)

HTU; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clean Energy Regulator Graduate Development Program is a competitive 11‑month, three‑rotation scheme designed to give graduates broad exposure to the agency’s work and to public sector practices in Australia’s evolving energy landscape. It includes mentoring, a structured learning calendar, networking events, and a guaranteed position upon successful completion.

Eligible graduates come from diverse disciplines, including business, economics, data science, law, engineering, and environmental

Qualifications

• Completed an undergraduate degree or higher in the last three years (2025 onwards) or in final year of study to be completed by January 2028.
• Maintained a credit (or equivalent) average throughout your degree.
• Australian citizen able to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance.
• Willing to relocate to Canberra; relocation assistance offered.

Job description

About the graduate development program

The Clean Energy Regulator Graduate Development Program will provide graduates with the opportunity to develop a well-rounded knowledge of the work of the agency, gain experience in the public sector and foster an understanding of Australia’s biggest policy developments.

• 3 rotations over an 11-month program, commencing February 2028
• an intensive and engaging development program
• a calendar of learning and development, networking events and activities
• a mentor program to assist you throughout the process
• a guaranteed position on successful completion of the program

To be eligible for this program, you will need to:

• have completed an undergraduate degree or higher in the last three years (2025 onwards), or be in your last year of study (to be completed by January 2028)
• have maintained a credit (or equivalent) average throughout your degree.
• be an Australian citizen and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Baseline level.
• be willing to relocate to Canberra (relocation assistance will be offered to successful candidates).

We are looking for high-calibre, motivated graduates with a wide range of backgrounds and qualifications, including but not limited to:

• Business, commerce, economics and other related disciplines
• Mathematics, statistics, data science, and other related disciplines
• Law, political science, policy and environmental studies and other related disciplines
• Electrical engineering, technology, science and other related disciplines

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from a culturally or linguistically diverse background, people with a disability and mature-aged candidates. Applicants are encouraged to indicate this in their application.

Your statement (a maximum 200-word response to each question):

• Tell us about a time when something didn't go to plan in your studies, work, or personal life, and you had to adapt your approach. What did you do, how did you feel at the time, and what would you do differently now?
• You are already working on a task with a tight deadline when you are assigned a second task that is both urgent and high priority. You are unlikely to complete both to a high standard within the timeframes provided. How would you manage this?

• Why did you choose your field of study and how do you see that benefiting the Australian Public Service?

  Please ensure that your statement is written in your own words. Our expectation of candidates is that use of generative AI in the writing of your application will be responsible and focus on elements such as grammar checks, summarising information or structuring your response. Generative AI should not be used to misinterpret your experience; we encourage you to emphasise your authenticity and personal reflections in your application.

Your application should include:

• Your resume/CV
• A copy of your most recent academic transcript
• The details of two referees
• First preference would be a current/former manager from a part time/casual job
• Otherwise, a university advisor if you have not had a part time/casual job