Graduate Opportunities

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 6000 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.

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 rotations within the program with the possibility of working in a regional environment
• 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 senior mentor
• Graduates will have the opportunity to work in diverse areas, such as cargo and trade, border intelligence and passengers, ministerial liaison, strategic intelligence, Coastwatch, human resources, and corporate
  communication.

Employment conditions