Graduate benefits
The biggest benefit that a placement in the DEWHA Graduate Program affords you is an introduction to the APS in a genuinely caring and supportive environment. Our Graduate Program has one of the highest retention rates of any Government department, with a high percentage of our graduates still employed after five years. This is because of the excellent work/life balance that our department can offer you, and the existing work culture you will be introduced to.
There is also a range of benefits you will be offered throughout the year which include:
- An innovative, dynamic and supportive workplace which deals with some of the most contentious environmental and water related issues in Australia today
- An opportunity to assist with policy development in a dynamically changing arts and film industry.
- A supportive and comfortable atmosphere in which to develop your personal and professional skills
- A workforce as diverse as the issues with which we deal
- The opportunity to assist in the development and implementation of new policies and programs which could have a nationwide or international impact
- Work that provides you with real challenges - and opportunities to use your skills in a tangible way
- A diverse set of work placements throughout the department, including the possibility of placements outside of Canberra
- A professional learning and development program
You will also receive:
- A competitive remuneration package with advancement upon successful completion of our Graduate Program (minimum starting salary of $46,196 and finishing salary of $57,003)
- A relocation assistance package of up to $10,000 for interstate candidates
- Access to up to $1,500 for personal development
- Flexible working arrangements and excellent conditions in a department which values a work-life balance
- Rewarding work experience in a friendly, team-oriented environment
