Dept of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (DBCDE)

Help Australia develop a vibrant, sustainable and internationally competitive broadband and communications sector that promotes the digital economy for the benefit of all Australians.

Our activities provide graduates with many exciting and interesting opportunities to actively contribute to:the roll out of the national broadband network the transition to digital television working with agencies on e-security improving communication services for regional, rural and remote Australia.

What we offer graduates
You will work closely with senior staff during the program and have the opportunity to develop valuable contacts and a profile across the Department. Your first year program includes:
  • one-week orientation
  • three diverse and challenging workplace rotations designed to give you experience across a wide range of
  • policy, administration and program work
  • comprehensive training schedule
  • mentoring program.
 On successful completion of the program, you are guaranteed permanent employment in the Department and opportunities for career progression.

Excellent benefits
Our competitive benefits and working conditions include:
  • starting salary from $50,000
  • attractive superannuation scheme
  • flexible working hours
  • excellent wellbeing program and social club
  • generous leave conditions, including four weeks annual leave and access to sick leave, paid maternity and parental leave, and long service leave
  • ongoing training and development opportunities
  • access to study assistance (on completion of the program)
  • assistance with relocation costs

Seeking...

Smart and energetic people who want to help shape and manage significant government policies and programs. You should have good judgement and analytical skills, and the ability to achieve results, communicate with influence and build effective working relationships.

Degrees/disciplines
Broad range of disciplines

How to apply
Submit your application online at: www.dbcde.gov.au/grads

Programs & deadlines
Applications for 2011 intake open Mar 2010.

Citizenship/residency requirements
Australian Citizens ONLY

Applicants must have: Australian citizenship or Permanent residency and submitted an application for citizenship.

Additional eligibility requirements
Applicants will have already graduated or will graduate in the year of application.

Position locations
Canberra’s parliamentary triangle

Further information
For further information about the Graduate Program please visit www.dbcde.gov.au/grads

To ask a specific question…
Graduate Development Team
graduate@dbcde.gov.au
02 6271 7020

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