Rewarding Careers with DAFF
DAFF Graduate Development Program
About us
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) aims to foster agriculture, fisheries, food and forestry industries that are more competitive, self-reliant and innovative. We strive to ensure that natural resources are sustainably managed and used. We also support our primary industries with scientific advice and economic research, work to increase their access to markets and help protect them from diseases.
Growing and supporting our people as they deliver on our portfolio goals and objectives is something we’re strongly committed to. We add value to their individual career journeys and we’ll do the same for yours.
Our Graduate Development Program
Delivered over an 11-month period, our Graduate Program will give you the skills and knowledge to advance in a rewarding career with us.
It also offers opportunities with three diverse workplace rotations, formal training and development, a leadership residential and a comprehensive industry project involving liaison with industry representatives.
After successfully completing the program, you’ll be awarded with a Graduate Certificate in Public Administration from the University of Canberra which provides a strong foundation for completing further study.
Who we look for
To ensure we meet the challenges of developing highly-competitive and sustainable industries, we look for graduates with a broad range of skills who can promote the economic and environmental wellbeing of our primary industries. You’ll have:
- highly developed communication and team skills
- strong conceptual, analytical and research skills
- initiative and flexibility.
Ours is a graduate program that offers you a career, not just a job.
Indigenous Australians and people with disability are encouraged to apply.
Your degree or discipline
DAFF represents a diverse range of portfolio industries and issues, and we need people with the skills to match. We welcome graduates from all disciplines including, but not limited to, Science, Law, Economics, Communications, Veterinary Science, Plant Science, Ecology, Statistics, Commerce, Business, Management, Arts, Agriculture, Entomology, Rural Studies, Agricultural Economics, Food Technology, Social Science, Human Resource Management, Marine Science/Biology and Accounting.
How to apply
Online applications for the Graduate Development Program are currently open and close on 24 April 2009. The online application can be access via www.daff.gov.au/graduate.
Eligibility
Australian citizens only.
Further information
To find out more about our graduate program, visit our website at: www.daff.gov.au/graduate.
Email us at:
graduate@daff.gov.au.
Call us on 1800 639 442 between 9am - 5pm (AEDST), Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).
