To be a PM&C Graduate you have a genuine sense of curiosity – a desire to know and understand more about the people we serve and the challenges and opportunities for Australians in a changing world. We work fast. You thrive on change and adapt to new circumstances and priorities as the Prime Minister delivers them. You embrace the perspective and diversity of thought. You will bring your whole self to work.
The Graduate Program (Program) is a 12-month program based in the Nation's Capital, Canberra. The Program is founded on flexibility, empowerment and investment. Unlike other Government Graduate Programs, you are responsible for the direction of your career. Allowing you the freedom to navigate your journey, under the 'Choose Your Own Adventure' banner and chosen stream you will organise and secure your own rotations that align with your skills, interests and passions.
All PM&C graduates will undertake foundational professional development. Though our development opportunities are ever-evolving, our program includes fundamental skills such as policy writing, thriving in uncertainty, economics for non-economists and problem-solving. Our approach to Learning and Development is based on the 70:20:10 model where graduates will learn 70% on the job through experience, experimenting and reflection. 20% from their peers and working with others, and 10% as formal learning and development.
Our graduates start as full-time, permanent employees at the APS3 level. After six (6) months you may be eligible to advance to the APS4 level, and on successful completion of the Program, you will be assessed for advancement to the APS5 or APS6 level.
We also know that starting a new job, let alone in a new city can be daunting, challenging and exciting all at once. We'll take care of the logistics so that you can focus on the latter. The Department offers relocation assistance to successful candidates to ensure a seamless introduction to living in Canberra. This includes (if applicable) relocation assistance for dependants and in some cases your beloved furry friends.
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