Our Graduate Development Program (GDP) is designed to offer a modern, relevant and interesting development opportunities to our graduates.
We offer formal training in a broad range of areas including:
- public sector writing and presentation skills
- parliamentary processes
- contract management and implementation
- policy development and implementation
- Finance and economics (for our non-economist graduates)
- a range of 'how we work' training such as:
- APS Code of Conduct, values and ethics
- OH&S, workplace diversity
- departmental functions.
- project management
- negotiation and conflict resolution
- resume writing and interview skills to assist you in your career progression in the Australian Public Service.
We offer the opportunity to work on a Graduate Major Project during the course of the graduate program, focussing on a key strategic issue of importance to the Department and our stakeholders. The Major project will provide detailed insight into the work of the Department further developing your skills in liaison, team work, presentation, reporting and policy development.
We offer three rotations throughout the Department with your first placement arranged on the basis of your qualifications and background. Your second and third rotations are your choice. You can choose to work in Resources, Energy and Environment, Tourism or Enabling Services. Two of your placements can be in the one Division if you are keen to develop further in a specific sector.