Overview
Australian Department of Finance – Darwin NT
Recently graduated from university and now looking for a unique opportunity?
Want to be part of an inclusive, engaging workplace where ideas and contributions are valued?
Do you want to make an impact in your career?
We want to hear from you! Apply for the Department of Finance Graduate Program where you will gain long-lasting knowledge, skills and experience to help you succeed into the future.
At Finance, we have a unique bird's eye view of the Australian Government and collaborate with departments to ensure best practice across financial management, resource management, procurement, data, advertising campaigns and regulation.
Throughout the Graduate Program, your knowledge will grow, your public service and professional skills will develop, and your capabilities will increase. Our priority is supporting our graduates throughout the program – helping our people thrive. You will be part of an inclusive, engaging workplace where ideas and contributions are valued.
You'll join a cohort of graduates from various disciplines from around Australia to undertake a 10-month development program based in Canberra. You will be supported through two work placements aligned with our high priority work and where your skills and capabilities will be best utilised and developed. For a breadth of experience, each placement is in a different area of the business.
Our graduates join Finance as an ongoing employee at the APS 3 level. You will have the opportunity to apply for advancement to the APS 4 and APS 5 classifications throughout your graduate year.
What you will do
* Provide input and advice on the financial impacts, risks and merits of new policy proposals from across all government portfolios.
* Understand the government's financial framework, data management, governance and sharing, and whole-of-government procurement.
* Assist with managing the government's shareholding in its assets and delivering tools and services to support Parliament and its staff.
* Engage with Government Business Enterprises such as the NBN and Snowy Hydro and contribute to reducing barriers through better public sector services (e.g., digital ID) for citizens and businesses.
* Support general insurance services to other government agencies.
Responsibilities and types of experience
* Participate in project management, analysis and research assignments.
* Contribute to the development and implementation of policy advice and programs.
* Prepare briefs, submissions, reports and ministerial correspondence.
* Engage in team and departmental activities including meetings, training programs and information sessions.
Diversity and inclusion
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQI+ people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Diversity is important to us, because different points of view help us provide advice to government that reflects the values of all Australians.
Affirmative measures positions are open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disability.
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