Graduate Opportunities

AusAID provides advice and support to the Minister for Foreign Affairs on development policy, and plans and coordinates poverty reduction activities in partnership with developing countries. AusAID leads and coordinates Australia’s responses to humanitarian disasters and represents Australia in international development forums. AusAID’s head office is in Canberra and also has representatives in 37 Australian diplomatic missions overseas.

What we offer graduates
AusAID Graduates are recruited for one of three separate streams and participate in an accelerated development program. The two year program, beginning in early February 2013, includes participation in four work rotations across the agency. The Program provides an overview of AusAID and its operations, on-the-job training and skills development. Rotations are tailored depending on the graduate’s stream and interests and may include policy, program, corporate or sectoral functions. Graduates may have an opportunity to undertake an overseas rotation during the second year of the program. Graduates participate in an induction and training program consisting of courses, seminars and workshops to provide opportunities to acquire the appropriate knowledge and skills.

The training and work experience gained through the Graduate Program provides a solid foundation for a career with AusAID. 

We offer generous financial support for people wishing to pursue further studies relevant to their work. Other benefits include attractive salaries and conditions and family-friendly work practices.