Public Policy Graduate Program - Flexible Relocation Support

St Mark's College; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentors and buddies

Relocation package

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression

Rotations across areas

Job summary

Prime Minister and Cabinet invites graduates from humanities, arts or social sciences to apply for a 12‑month graduate program in Canberra. The program offers mentorship, buddy support, a starting APS3 salary of $79,707 plus 15.4% superannuation, and potential advancement after six months to the APS4 level.

Participants rotate through three areas, enjoy work‑life balance with flexible working arrangements, and have generous relocation assistance to move to Canberra.

Qualifications

• Completed degree in humanities, arts or social sciences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to relocate to Canberra and start February 2028.

Responsibilities

• Provide impartial advice on Commonwealth policy proposals and major funding agreements.
• Support implementation of the federal relations architecture and liaise with state/territory departments.
• Assist across domestic policy, social policy, health, environment and crisis management priorities.

Skills

Problem solving

Curiosity

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Humanities/Arts/Social Sciences

Job description

Prime Minister and Cabinet invites graduates from humanities, arts or social sciences to apply for a 12‑month graduate program in Canberra. The program offers mentorship, buddy support, a starting APS3 salary of $79,707 plus 15.4% superannuation, and potential advancement after six months to the APS4 level.

Participants rotate through three areas, enjoy work‑life balance with flexible working arrangements, and have generous relocation assistance to move to Canberra.