Graduate Development Program

Are you looking for an IN to the Australian Public Service which guarantees career progression?

Are you motivated and looking for a challenge? Do you want to make a REAL difference to Australia’s future?

If you answered yes, and you have a university degree, the Department of Infrastructure and Transport wants you as part of its Graduate Development Program.

Take your Degree into the Real World

You’ve studied hard for years so put all that theory into action.

As a graduate you will:

• work on issues of national importance;
• make decisions that have a real impact; and
• use your skills and ideas to help move Australia forward.

What you can Expect

From roads to high speed rail initiatives, airport security to large scale shipping, city planning to transport logistics, the Department of Infrastructure and Transport really is shaping the future direction of Australia.  As part of our graduate program you will be right in the thick of it as you build your career.  This really is the IN to what you want!

• We’ll guide you through the transition from uni to full-time work with ongoing mentoring and guidance, you’re not going to be dropped in the deep end.
• You’ll be paid $51,540 during your grad year, which means you can say goodbye to 2 minute noodles.
• Once you’ve successfully completed the program, you’ll jump to an APS level 5 position earning up to $67,599.  Definitely no more 2 minute noodles.
• We’ll help you figure out what you’re suited to with rotations through three different areas of the Department.
• You will undertake a high quality tertiary study program to keep your brain pumping and other training to provide you with job ready skills, both during work time.
• A Graduate Career Planning and Coaching Program facilitated by career development and management professionals.
• We’ll send you on an interstate industry tour with your fellow grads, a great way to build friendships and see the work of the Department in action.
• Plenty of social, sporting, and networking opportunities throughout the program.

Above all, the program is designed to ensure you are able to meet your career progression goals.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to work for the Department, you must:

• be an Australian citizen;
• have completed a minimum of a three year undergraduate degree by February 2013;
• have achieved a credit average;
• be able to obtain a security clearance; and
• be prepared to relocate to Canberra.

Upcoming Events in 2012

DATE	DATE & TIME	STATE
5 Mar	AAGE Big Meet (VIC)	VIC
7 Mar	University of Melbourne	VIC
8 Mar	Monash University (AM—Business/Commerce)	VIC
8 Mar	Monash University (PM—Engineering/IT)	VIC
9 Mar	ACT Tertiary to Work	ACT
13 Mar	Griffith Nathan University	QLD
14 Mar	University of Queensland	QLD
19 Mar	University of New South Wales	NSW
20 Mar	University of Newcastle	NSW
21 Mar	Macquarie University	NSW
22 Mar	University of Technology Sydney	NSW
23 Mar	AAGE Big Meet (NSW)	NSW
27 Mar	University of Wollongong	NSW
28 Mar	University of Western Sydney (General)	NSW
22 Mar	Flinders University—Engineering/IT	SA

More information on the above careers fairs and more can be found on the AAGE website.

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How to Apply

Applying is easy! Applications will open for the 2013 program on Monday 5 March 2012 and close on Friday 13 April 2012 at 11:30pm.

All applications must be received through the Departments e-Recruitment System.

Contact the Recruitment Team

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