Pay and Conditions
Why choose us?
You could apply for a graduate position at any number of Government Departments in 2010, but we reckon we've got the best program and the best prospects for your future.
For starters, our graduate starting salary is $47,167 plus superannuation, well above the private sector's nine per cent.
When you successfully complete the program, we guarantee you salary advancement to an APS Level 4 position (currently $52,259 plus super - which is expected to increase in 2010!) and ongoing employment. You also have great opportunities to apply for promotion.
You'll have access to outstanding workplace support and conditions like:
- 20 days recreation leave a year
- 25 days a year of personal circumstances leave, which includes sick, family and emergency leave
- flexible work hours
- training and development opportunities
- staff health and welfare schemes
- emergency/occasional care facilities, to provide temporary care for children
Following the program, as a member of the Department, you'll also have access to:
- financial support to undertake further study
- mobility within the organisation
- 12 weeks paid maternity leave for female staff after 12 months service
- 2 weeks paid parental leave for new parents
Want to know more?
The Department's Collective Agreement 2006-09 is the place to find detailed information about working conditions at the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.
If you'd like to read up on the Department and the areas in which you might be working, check out the About the Department section of our website.
How to Apply
The Department has an online application procedure. You can register your interest now for the 2010 program by clicking on the link below - we will let you know when applications open.
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