Indigenous Policy & Stakeholders Graduate

Australian Government; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Australian Government – Canberra ACT is offering a 12-month Graduate Development Program for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander graduates. Join the Policy & Stakeholders Group (PSG) to shape Australia’s IP system and support innovation and growth.

You will experience rotations across Policy, International Affairs and Indigenous Engagement, with mentoring and development, and may transition into an APS5 policy or economics role after completion.

Qualifications

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander graduates eligible.
• Bachelor's degree or higher completed by December 2026.
• No prior government experience required.

Responsibilities

• Rotations across Policy & International Affairs, Indigenous Engagement and Office of the Chief Economist.
• Contribute to policy development, legislative reform and economic research.
• Receive structured learning, mentoring and professional development.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Economic analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Australian Government – Canberra ACT is offering a 12-month Graduate Development Program for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander graduates. Join the Policy & Stakeholders Group (PSG) to shape Australia’s IP system and support innovation and growth.

You will experience rotations across Policy, International Affairs and Indigenous Engagement, with mentoring and development, and may transition into an APS5 policy or economics role after completion.