Dept of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

The Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is responsible for Australia’s agricultural, fisheries, forestry and food industries. Our role is to increase the competitiveness, profitability and sustainability of these industries through:

  • Improved market access and performance
  • Sustainable use and management of natural resources
  • Protecting the health and safety of our plant and animal industries
  • Responsive and efficient industry
  • New technology and practices
  • Skilled, financially self-reliant producers

Our central office is in Canberra, with staff in state

capitals and regional offices. Much of the work we do has an international focus and we have Agricultural Counsellors at 11 overseas posts.

Our culture & values

We value diversity, recognising that people of different backgrounds, work styles, cultures, perceptions, skills and abilities all combine to give DAFF an advantage in meeting client needs. The key values we work by are professionalism, integrity, openness, fairness and respect.

University Vacation Employment Program

The DAFF University Vacation Employment Program (UVEP) is designed for students currently studying at university and is available to students from all disciplines, including, but not limited to the discipline areas listed in the right-hand column.

All the positions are located in Canberra. Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements as financial assistance is not provided by DAFF.

UVEP is a great way to receive paid work experience prior to graduating along with an insight into employment opportunities within the department including the Graduate Development Program. UVEP offers invaluable experience for all participants, providing exposure to portfolio related issues and giving you an excellent standing for your future career.

The Program involves six weeks of paid work experience from 12 January to 20 February 2009. Participants will be employed as non-ongoing (temporary) full-time employees and will receive a salary of $1411.94 gross per fortnight.

 

What we offer graduates

Our graduates enjoy a diverse work program that

provides opportunities for professional and personal development. We offer you:

  • The opportunity to make a difference to the management of Australia’s resources
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Access to flexible remuneration and working conditions Strong social networks

Career options include: economic and scientific

research; policy and program development; and quarantine and inspection. These are challenging times for Australia’s agriculture and food sectors. By working with DAFF you can address these challenges and assist our rural industries to become more competitive, profitable and sustainable.

Our graduate program provides challenging

opportunities to gain skills and knowledge through

three workplace rotations; a professional program of competency-based training and development; “leader-ship residential”; and a comprehensive industry project where you will liaise with industry representatives.

The program fosters: leadership and team skill;

experience in developing and implementing public policy; and a client-oriented ethic.

Upon successful completion of the program you will be awarded a vocational Diploma of Government and advance to a higher job classification and salary. The Diploma may also contribute to a postgraduate qualification and an MBA.

Seeking...

We are seeking students and graduates with a broad range of skills and the drive to make a difference to the economic and environmental wellbeing of rural Australia. You should have:

  • Highly developed communication and team skills
  • Strong conceptual, analytical and research skills
  • Initiative and flexibility
Degree/disciplines

Including but not limited to:

Economics | Agricultural Economics | Law | Human Resource Management | Veterinary Science | Plant Science | Natural Resources Management | Statistics | Econometrics | Commerce | Business Management | Arts | Science | Agriculture | Communications | Entomology | Rural Studies | Food Technology | Social Science | Accounting

How to apply

Vacation employment program: When applying you will be required to address written selection criteria and rank the projects you are interested in. Program positions and projects will vary from year to year and application packs will be available online in September 2008.

Graduate program: See major newspapers during March.

Online applications to www.daff.gov.au/graduates

When to apply

Vacation program: during September 2008

Graduate program: 24 April 2008

Eligibility

Australian citizenship

Position locations

Canberra

Further information

Vacation program: www.daff.gov.au/about/jobs/uvep

Graduate program:www.daff.gov.au/graduate

Email:

uvep@daff.gov.au

graduate@daff.gov.au

Tel: 1800 639 442

Work Programs Available

Graduate
How to apply
Through company website
Application Period
See company website for details
Vacation
Application Closing Date
Accepted during September 2008
Application Period
See company website for details

Contact Details

Postal Address: GPO Box 858 Canberra City,
ACT 2601
Australia
Phone: 1800 639 442
Email: