Australian Customs Service

The Australian Customs Service manages the security and integrity of the Australian border and assists people and cargo to move in and out of the country. It works closely with other border agencies to detect and deter unlawful movement of goods and people across the border. The agency is a national organisation employing about 5800 people in Australia and overseas, with its central office in Canberra.  The vision of Customs is to be a world leader in customs administration, delivering high quality service to the community, industry and commerce.

The Customs Graduate Trainee Program

Key features of our program are:

  • A 12-month comprehensive training and development program leading to a nationally recognised qualification, a Certificate IV in Government
  • Three different work placements, including one in a region
  • The opportunity to contribute to the review and development of policy
  • Exposure to Customs operational activity
  • A team-based research project that is presented to senior management
  • A mentor at Senior Executive level

Graduates are working in areas as diverse as cargo and trade, border intelligence and passengers, ministerial liaison, strategic intelligence, Coastwatch, human resources, and corporate communication.

Employment conditions

The conditions of employment include:

  • A training salary within the range $41,402- $47,005 superannuation inclusive (as at Jan 2006)
  • Generous employer superannuation contributions
  • Salary advancement based on individual performance
  • Four weeks annual leave
  • A range of family-friendly practices including flex-time and carer’s leave

On successful completion of the program graduates are allocated a Customs Level 2 (Senior Customs Officer) positions with a salary of $51,970 - $61,057 (as at Oct 2007).

Seeking...

We look for recent graduates who can make an immediate and positive contribution to Customs policies and programs. The characteristics we seek include:

  • High standards of probity, ethics and accountability
  • Leadership and skills potential
  • Strong goal orientation and commitment to continuous improvement
  • Sound communication and interpersonal skills
Degree/disciplines

Customs has no preferred disciplines for graduates. We are looking for recent graduates with qualifications that demonstrate high-level research, analytical, strategic thinking and communication skills.

How to apply

Online at http://customs.dfp.com.au/graduates

When to apply

See website for details.

Eligibility

The minimum requirement is a three-year Bachelor level degree.

Position locations

Australia wide

Further information

www.customs.gov.au

Work Programs Available

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Application Period
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