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.
