Dept of Immigration and Citizenship

Building Careers

Building the NATION

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship enriches Australia through the well managed entry and settlement of people.

What we offer graduates

The department is a policy, program and service delivery agency responsible for managing the lawful and orderly entry and stay of people in Australia. We promote a society which values Australian citizenship, appreciates cultural diversity and enables migrants to participate equitably. Our work is carried out through offices in every state and territory and in more than 60 countries through our overseas network.

You can be part of a department widely recognised as being a world leader in migration, humanitarian and settlement programs.

As a graduate you could be involved in work as diverse as:

  • Refugee and humanitarian issues
  • Multicultural affairs
  • Migration and settlement
  • Citizenship
  • International intelligence and law
  • Border security
  • Human resources
  • Information technology

The 10-month Graduate Development Program offers exposure to challenging and rewarding experiences through three work placements across various areas. It incorporates operational and policy experience as well as structured learning and development that includes formal courses and workshops.

We offer generous employment conditions including attractive salaries, superannuation benefits, and flexible working conditions.

Seeking...

We are seeking people for our Generalist and IT Graduate Development Program who have:

  • A commitment to enriching Australia
  • The highest professional and ethical standards

We consider the skills and personal attributes you can contribute to department. We are committed to diversity in the workplace, and encourage the employment of people with disability, Indigenous Australians and people from culturally and linguistically diverse
backgrounds.

Degree/Disciplines
We consider graduates with a minimum three year undergraduate degree from a broad range of disciplines, including:

Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, Asian Studies, Public Administration Policy, Law, Business/Commerce, Accounting, Economics, Human Resource Management, Information Technology.

How to apply
Please apply online at: www.immi.gov.au/about/careers

Programs & deadlines
Applications open 1 Mar - 4 Apr 2010.

Citizenship/residency requirements
Australian Citizens ONLY

Additional eligibility requirements
Minimum three-year undergraduate degree. Willingness to relocate to Canberra if required.

Position locations
Canberra with a limited number of positions available at State and Territory Offices.

Further information
www.immi.gov.au/about/careers
grad.recruitment@immi.gov.au

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