Public Service Graduate Program — 12 Months, Rotations, Mentors

CSEA; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentors and buddies

Flexible WFH arrangements

Relocation package

Career progression

Twelve-month program

Three rotations

Public service experience

Job summary

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) runs a graduate program for recent Humanities, Arts or Social Sciences graduates. It offers a twelve-month, award-winning program with mentors, three rotations and a pathway to permanent roles.

A starting APS3 salary plus 15.4% superannuation is provided, with potential advancement after six months to APS4. The program supports flexible working arrangements and generous leave, aiming to place graduates into permanent roles across a broad range

Qualifications

• Graduate with degree in humanities, arts or social sciences within last eight years or in final year of study.
• Curiosity, motivation, problem-solving and collaborative mindset required.
• Willingness to relocate to Canberra and undergo checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide impartial policy advice on Commonwealth proposals and funding agreements.
• Support implementation of the federal relations architecture.
• Liaise with state/territory departments and First Ministers’ Offices.
• Contribute to policy priorities across domestic, social, climate, health and environment areas.

Skills

Curiosity

Motivation

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

BA/BS in Humanities/Arts/Social Sciences

Job description

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) runs a graduate program for recent Humanities, Arts or Social Sciences graduates. It offers a twelve-month, award-winning program with mentors, three rotations and a pathway to permanent roles.

A starting APS3 salary plus 15.4% superannuation is provided, with potential advancement after six months to APS4. The program supports flexible working arrangements and generous leave, aiming to place graduates into permanent roles across a broad range