​Type of Organisation

Australian Federal Government Department

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Employer Profile

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources, and our broader portfolio, are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. 

Our purpose is to help build a better future for all Australians by enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched with science and technology. We do this by:

 

• growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions

• investing in science and technology

• strengthening the resources sector.

As a graduate of our department, you will help create positive impacts on people’s lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our communities.

 

Locations where there are vacancies for Graduates 
We have offices located all over Australia with current graduates based in: 
•    Canberra
•    Brisbane
•    Melbourne 
•    Sydney. 
 

When you apply for the program, we will ask you where your preferred location is.
 

Residency requirements for Graduates wishing to apply

Australian Citizens Only.

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Roles available for Graduates 

Our Graduate Development Program gives you an opportunity to grow the skills you have gained from university through work that directly impacts the Australian community.

We are many policy areas, industries and careers rolled into one department. Our breadth of work offers endless pathways to grow your career, skills and experience.

Whether you’re passionate about science, technology, innovation, resources, or any other policy area in our diverse portfolio, the scope of topics you can work on cannot be matched anywhere else.
 

During our program, you will experience:

• on-the-job learning

• soft and technical skills training

• working with other graduates on a major project tackling real-life policy issues.

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Degree subjects required for Graduates wishing to apply

We accept all disciplines of study and have many opportunities available to use your skills, knowledge and experience.

 

Our department makes it easy for you to have a voice on issues that really matter to Australia. We need people with diverse skills, expertise, perspectives and lived experience to provide depth and reflect the communities we operate within.

 

To be eligible you must have completed a minimum 3-year undergraduate degree in the last 5 years.
 

Employer Website

https://www.industry.gov.au/careers/careers-graduates

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What do recent graduates say are the best things about working with us?

"The positive work culture and people, breadth of departmental, divisional and graduate training and information sessions"

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"Genuinely supportive of my own career interests and objectives, able to offer a variety of work so I can explore what I'm good at and what I want to do more"

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