Indigenous Policy & Stakeholder Graduate — 12-Month Program

IP Australia; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

IP Australia invites Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander graduates to join a 12-month Graduate Development Program designed to build skills in policy, economics and stakeholder engagement. The program offers structured learning, mentoring and development opportunities to prepare for a career in the Australian Public Service.

The placement is based in Canberra or Melbourne for the first year, with rotation through Policy & International Affairs, Indigenous and Strategic Engagement, and the

Qualifications

• Eligibility: identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and provide evidence in recruitment.
• Must have completed, or be due to complete by Dec 2026, a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Desire to contribute to policy, research, economics, stakeholder engagement or public service.

Responsibilities

• Program includes rotations across key policy and economics areas.
• Participate in a 12-month Graduate Development Program with structured learning and mentoring.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Economics

Public policy

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

IP Australia invites Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander graduates to join a 12-month Graduate Development Program designed to build skills in policy, economics and stakeholder engagement. The program offers structured learning, mentoring and development opportunities to prepare for a career in the Australian Public Service.

The placement is based in Canberra or Melbourne for the first year, with rotation through Policy & International Affairs, Indigenous and Strategic Engagement, and the