Indigenous Policy & Stakeholders Graduate — Shape Australia’s IP

IP Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IP Australia invites Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander graduates to join a 12-month Graduate Development Program within the Policy & Stakeholders Group. You will rotate across key policy areas, gaining exposure to economics, international affairs and stakeholder engagement, with mentoring and structured development to build your APS career.

Based in Canberra or Melbourne for the first year, relocation support is available and potential remote work following program completion, subject to

Qualifications

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander graduates who are passionate about policy, research, economics, stakeholder engagement or public service.
• Must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and provide heritage evidence.
• Bachelor's degree or higher completed during or after December 2021, or due by December 2026.

Responsibilities

• Rotate across Policy and International Affairs, Indigenous and Strategic Engagement, and Office of the Chief Economist.
• Support policy development, legislative reform and Australia's engagement in IP forums.
• Participate in a 12-month Graduate Development Program with mentoring and professional development.

Skills

Policy understanding

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

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 within the Policy & Stakeholders Group. You will rotate across key policy areas, gaining exposure to economics, international affairs and stakeholder engagement, with mentoring and structured development to build your APS career.

Based in Canberra or Melbourne for the first year, relocation support is available and potential remote work following program completion, subject to