A career with DAFF

Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is responsible for Australia’s agricultural, fisheries, forestry and food industries. Our role is to increase the competitiveness, profitability and sustainability of these industries through:

  • Improved market access and performance
  • Sustainable use and management of natural resources
  • Protecting the health and safety of our plant and animal industries
  • Responsive and efficient industry
  • New technology and practices
  • Skilled, financially self-reliant producers

Our central office is in Canberra, with staff in state capitals and regional offices. Much of the work we do has an international focus and we have Agricultural Counsellors at 11 overseas posts.

The key values we work by are professionalism, integrity, openness, fairness and respect.

What we offer graduates

Our graduates enjoy a diverse work program that provides opportunities for professional and personal development. We offer you:

  • The opportunity to make a difference to the management of Australia’s resources
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Access to flexible remuneration and working conditions Strong social networks

Career options include: economic and scientific research; policy and program development; and quarantine and inspection. These are challenging times for Australia’s agriculture and food sectors. By working with DAFF you can address these challenges and assist our rural industries to become more competitive, profitable and sustainable. For more information about what our graduate program offers see our GO profile.

You should be....

We are seeking graduates with a broad range of skills and the drive to make a difference to the economic and environmental wellbeing of rural Australia. You should have:

  • Highly developed communication and team skills
  • Strong conceptual, analytical and research skills
  • Initiative and flexibility

We recruit graduates from a range of disciplines, including but not limited to: Economics, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Plant Science, Law, Statistics, Commerce, Arts, Science, Rural Studies and Accounting

See major newspapers March 2008 for application details.

Application deadline: 24 April 2008, 5pm (AEST)

Further information:
www.daff.gov.au/graduate

1800 639 442
Tel: 1800 639 442