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Outline of the Graduate Program

Salary | Employment status | Preferred disciplines | Role and responsibility | Professional/personal development | Co-ordination of Graduate Program | Eligibility requirements

The program is for recent graduates (preferably those about to graduate in the current year) in the preferred disciplines. Graduates of all ages are encouraged to apply.

Salary

Salary package from $50 544 (including superannuation and annual leave loading)

Employment status

Permanent

Preferred disciplines

• Business (Management, Communication, Marketing, Economics, Information Technology and Human Resources)
• Social and Behavioural Sciences (Social Work/Social Planning and Psychology)
• Allied Health (Occupational Therapy; Speech and Language Pathology, Physiotherapy)

Role and responsibility

The Program provides for two six-month rotations over 12 months, or one 12-month placement (depending on area and discipline).

If rotating, the first placement is with the host area. The second placement is undertaken in a different area. Upon completion of the second placement, graduates will return to the host area, unless of course, you have secured an appointment in another area of the Department.

People and Workforce Capability is responsible for approving projects to be allocated to graduates and matching of projects to each graduate (based on individual abilities, preferences and need to provide breadth of experience).

Professional/personal development

The Program is tailored to developing core capabilities across a range of departmental functions. Key training programs include:

• Induction
• Introduction to Government
• Project Management
• Indigenous Cultural Awareness
• Strategic Thinking
• Leadership

• Guidance and support from
  • the Graduate Co-ordinator, People and Workforce Capability
  • Managers and Supervisors
  • a peer network (including graduates from other agencies)
  • an independent mentor (not the manager/supervisor).

Capability development will be monitored through our achievement planning system which will be co-ordinated by the manager in each work placement.

Co-ordination of Graduate Program

Graduate Co-ordinator, People and Workforce Capability along with the active involvement of line management.

Eligibility requirements

Open to new and existing employees who meet the following eligibility criteria:

• have successfully completed undergraduate degree qualifications (minimum three years full time or equivalent, currently recognised in Australia) in the stipulated study disciplines (or acceptable alternative)
• have completed their qualifications during the two years immediately prior to applying for this program
• are prepared to present academic credentials or transcript as part of the recruitment and selection process
• citizenship with a special category temporary visa (for permanent appointment).