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).
