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Living in Canberra

Infrastructure: Unlocking Your Potential

Destination...CANBERRA!

So you’ve found ‘your in’ to the career progression fast track, what’s next?

  • You’ll move to Canberra—at our expense.
  • You’ll receive three weeks temporary accommodation in the heart of Canberra City.
  • Your belongings will be moved and temporarily stored while you find your new home.

A Great Place to Live and Work

Its reputation may precede it, but with a population of over 345,000 Canberra really is much more than just Australia’s public service hub and the seat of Australia’s Parliament.

This is a small and friendly city and is brimming with lifestyle, city services and world-class events and attractions. The shopping is great, nightclubs are stylish and trendy, and the café culture is buzzing.

Canberrans love their sport and have the highest participation rate in Australia—from lawn bowls to water polo and everything in between. Cheer on Canberra’s top rugby league and rugby union teams, watch cricket or play golf, Canberra has the sports and recreational facilities to suit your needs.

We’re also just a few hours drive from the NSW snowfields, Sydney and the south coast’s legendary beaches and the Canberra region boasts some of the best food and wine experiences Australia has to offer.

By capital city standards Canberra is an affordable place to live, with an outstanding school system, excellent health services, shorter commuting times, plenty of fresh air and community living.

Want to Know More?

  • The ACT Government’s Live in Canberra website is a great source of information and their team can help you with advice on settlement, employment, housing and lifestyle;
  • Australian Capital Tourism’s Visit Canberra website has all the info on where to go and what to see and do in the capital;
  • The Brumbies Rugby and Raiders.com.au website has all the info on memberships and 2011 and 2012 seasons; and
  • The National Capital Authority’s website is also a great source of information.

To find out what other graduates are up to in Canberra, check out the Social Network of Graduates.


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 lodged through the Departments e-Recruitment System.

Contact the Recruitment Team

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Last Updated: 13 January, 2012