Public Policy Graduate Program — Rotations & Impact

Uc Bcf; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentors and buddies

Relocation package to Canberra

Flexible working-from-home

Career progression to permanent

Leave entitlements and work-life-bal

Job summary

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet invites graduates in Humanities, Arts or Social Sciences to join a twelve-month Graduate Program in Canberra. Start salary is 79,707 AUD plus 15.4% superannuation, with potential move to APS4 after six months and three rotations across policy areas.

The program offers mentors, relocation support to Canberra, flexible work arrangements, and a clear path from graduate to permanent placement within a diverse and inclusive public service.

Qualifications

• Completed degree within the last eight years or in final year of study
• Australian citizenship and willingness to relocate to Canberra
• Willing to undergo police, character and health checks

Responsibilities

• Provide impartial policy advice on Commonwealth proposals and major funding agreements
• Support the implementation of the federal relations architecture and liaise with state/territory departments
• Contribute to cross-cutting priorities in domestic policy, social policy, health and environment
• Assist with cabinet submissions and work with stakeholders across portfolios

Skills

Curious

Motivated

Problem solving

Teamwork

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Humanities, Arts or Social Sciences

Job description

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet invites graduates in Humanities, Arts or Social Sciences to join a twelve-month Graduate Program in Canberra. Start salary is 79,707 AUD plus 15.4% superannuation, with potential move to APS4 after six months and three rotations across policy areas.

The program offers mentors, relocation support to Canberra, flexible work arrangements, and a clear path from graduate to permanent placement within a diverse and inclusive public service.