Recruitment process
The recruitment process for the Graduate Program begins in March, and is outlined clearly for you below. Please remember that our Graduate Management Team are always available for you to answer any enquiries you may have along the way. email: graduates@environment.gov.au or phone (02) 6275 9249
Online Application
All candidates should apply for the Graduate Program through the online application process which is available during our recruitment campaign.
Initial short listing
Once all applications have been received, a team of departmental officers will read all applications and select those to proceed to the next stage of our recruitment process. It is anticipated that this process will be completed by late April. It is essential that you fully answer all questions in the online application. The quality of your application is very important.
Second short listing
Successful applications from the initial short listing process will be reassessed by senior departmental officers. It is anticipated this will occur in the last two weeks of May.
Interview
The final short listed candidates will be invited to attend an interview in a major capital city close to their city of origin. Up to 180 candidates will be interviewed by a panel of Senior Executive officers from the department. Candidates may also be asked to complete a work based test such as a writing exercise or presentation. They will have an opportunity to meet with Graduate Program staff and find out more about the Program and opportunities within the department. It is anticipated that interviews will be held in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide and Canberra. Phone interviews will also be conducted for overseas candidates. It is anticipated that interviews will occur in July.
