Dept of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research

The Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research strives as a key priority to encourage the sustainable growth of Australian industries by developing a national innovation system that drives knowledge creation, cutting edge science and research, international competitiveness and greater productivity. The Department is committed to developing policies and delivering programs, in partnership with stakeholders, to provide lasting economic benefits ensuring Australia’s competitive future.

You will experience a variety of interesting and challenging activities, ranging from supporting small and medium sized Australian enterprises to help them become more innovative, efficient and competitive to contributing to high-level Ministerial meetings. The 10-month graduate development program provides you with:

  • Three work placements
  • The opportunity to work with other graduates on a major project that tackles real-life industry issues
  • Three “off-the-job” training blocks A network of Innovation people, including a dedicated “buddy”, who are there to support you and answer your questions
  • A Certificate Level IV in Government

Other benefits of the program include:

Relocation assistance should you be moving from interstate

Competitive salary of $49,323 during the program and upon completion, a permanent position with a salary of around $59,848 and the opportunity to gain further promotion through merit-based selection processes

  • Flexible working conditions under a competitive Enterprise Agreement, including health-related lifestyle subsidies
  • salary packaging options and generous superannuation

  • Ongoing professional development opportunities

 

Seeking...

The Department is recruiting approximately 40 graduates from various disciplines for 2011. We don’t mind if you’re just graduating this year or if you graduated some time ago. We value people who have strong skills in communication; teamwork; research and analysis; adaptability; flexibility; initiative; and judgment. If you’ve also got work experience, political awareness, business acumen, knowledge of change management issues or marketing, it’s a bonus!

 

Degree/Disciplines

We welcome applications from graduates from all disciplines, particularly:

Economics; Commerce; Public Policy; Business; Law; Science or Engineering. Applicants who also have postgraduate qualifications and some work experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Department also has a limited number of opportunities for Graduate Information and Communication Technology specialists and Graduate Accountants – please refer to our website for more details.


How to apply

Online at www.innovation.gov.au/graduates


Programs & deadlines

2011 Graduate Development Program applications are open 1 Feb - 23 Apr 2010.


Citizenship/residency requirements

Australian citizens ONLY


Additional eligibility requirements

You must have completed a minimum three-year degree.

If your degree is from an overseas university, it must be recognised by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR) (www.aei.gov.au).

You must be prepared to relocate to Canberra.


Position locations

All positions are located in Canberra.


Further information

www.innovation.gov.au/graduates

graduate.coordinator@innovation.gov.au

02 6213 6508 / 02 6213 6501 (EST business hours)

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