Address Chief Operating Officer Group | People | Recruitment, Diversity and Learning Branch | Talent Development and Recognition
The Graduate Development Program (GDP) is a successful entry-level program, which forms an important part of the Department's investment in professionalising its future workforce. The GDP's objective is to attract a high performing and professional workforce. It targets entry-level graduates with both specialist/technical and generalist skills and associated qualifications. The Department's Future Ready and Corporate Plan reinforce the need for an agile, flexible, multi-skilled and resilient workforce in a complex and challenging environment. Our People Strategy 2025 outlines capability, culture and performance as strategic people priorities: capability is underpinned by good leadership, talent management and collaboration.
Our ideal candidate
Are you curious and looking to stretch yourself to achieve your full potential?
Are you adaptable and investigative, with a drive for continuous learning and open to new experiences?
In joining Home Affairs as a graduate, you can expect:
Professional development
A rewarding and valuable career
Cutting edge technology
Diversity networks
A flexible and diverse workforce.
We are looking to recruit Australia's leading 'go-getters' to join our dynamic workforce dedicated to keeping Australia prosperous, secure and united.
We offer our graduates a range of interesting opportunities and unique experiences, contributing to a culture that values diversity, respect and inclusion.
We are committed to building and valuing a diverse workforce that represents the community we serve - a workforce that fosters inclusiveness and embraces the diversity of its people.
Whatever your degree and interests, we have what you are looking for. We invest in your development, enhance your degree and build a career with you encompassing new experiences, training and skills.
Duties and responsibilities
Stakeholder engagement
Perform administrative duties
Conduct quality assurance tasks
Respond to a range of enquiries
Additional information
To apply for our Graduate Program, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Have completed at least an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 qualification (a Bachelor Degree) equivalent, or higher equivalent by 31 December 2024
Have completed the most recent degree no more than 5 years (1 January 2020) from the date of the application being submitted.
Be an Australian Citizen
Fulfil the Department's minimum requirements by satisfactorily answering all screening questions during the application process
Obtain and maintain the required AGSVA clearance
Obtain and maintain a current Employment Suitability Clearance
Satisfy a probation period
Undergo a health assessment (if applicable).
How to apply
Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 05/05/2024 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEDT – Late applications will not be accepted.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an online capability assessment. This could measure Cognitive Aptitude, Personality or, Emotional Intelligence.
It is strongly encouraged that all potential candidates complete the following sample assessments to gain a clear understanding of the requirements:
As part of your application you will be required to prepare and submit a 600 word applicant response document in relation to the advertised role, outlining:
Why are you interested in working for the Department of Home Affairs?
Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 131749 in the document footer.
Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership Systems information relevant to the classification.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (AGSVA) security clearance and an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
Diversity and inclusion
The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability
Technical assistance
For technical enquiries please call or email for assistance:
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Notes
The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.
The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.
Candidates should be aware that in roles where vaccination against COVID-19 is required by public health orders/directions or other legislation proof of vaccination will be required. If a candidate is not fully vaccinated or is unwilling to be vaccinated within a reasonable time period, they may not be offered that role.
