The Graduate Development Program is an exciting opportunity to launch your career with our 10-month program designed to align with your interests and skills. You'll gain hands-on experience across diverse areas of the Department, including cyber and critical infrastructure resilience and security, immigration, border security and management, counter-terrorism, citizenship, and social cohesion.
We're looking for passionate, curious, and driven individuals who want to contribute to shaping tomorrow today. To succeed in our Graduate Program, you'll need strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and collaboration abilities, and a commitment to continuous learning.
Key Highlights:
* Comprehensive training to build foundational knowledge and skills
* Vocational learning opportunities
* Access to on-the-job coaching
* Ongoing employment pathways for long-term career development
* Rotation opportunities across the Department of Home Affairs and/or Australian Border Force
Eligibility Requirements:
* Be an Australian citizen or will be by March 2026
* Have completed at least an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 qualification (a Bachelor Degree) equivalent, or higher equivalent by December 2026
* Obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance or an onboarding check as applicable
* Obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency clearance at the Negative Vetting 1 level
How to Apply:
Applications for the program will open soon. The selection process is comprehensive and takes place over multiple stages across several months.