Graduate Program: Intl Relations, Cyber & National Security

FEU; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentors and buddies

Relocation package

Flexible working from home

Leave entitlements

Career progression

Job summary

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) invites graduates in International Relations, Cyber, or National Security to apply for its prestigious 12-month PM&C Graduate Program in Canberra. The program offers mentorship, three rotations, and a pathway to permanent roles while providing work-life balance and flexible working arrangements.

Starting APS3 salary is $79,707 plus 15.4% superannuation with potential advancement after six months to APS4.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in International Relations, Cyber, or National Security.
• Must be Australian citizen.
• Willing to relocate to Canberra and start Feb 2028.

Responsibilities

• Prepare policy advice on foreign policy issues and cross-cutting priorities.
• Support senior officials by providing analyses on Defence capability acquisitions.
• Contribute to high-priority cross-cutting issues such as dis/misinformation, cyber, and critical infrastructure.
• Assist with engagements with foreign leaders and multilateral discussions.
• Coordinate and drive analytic work across multiple rotations during the 12-month program.

Education

Completed university degree within the last eight years or in final year

Job description

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) invites graduates in International Relations, Cyber, or National Security to apply for its prestigious 12-month PM&C Graduate Program in Canberra. The program offers mentorship, three rotations, and a pathway to permanent roles while providing work-life balance and flexible working arrangements.

Starting APS3 salary is $79,707 plus 15.4% superannuation with potential advancement after six months to APS4.