Department of Human Services

To broaden and expand our graduate program, Centrelink has recently joined forces with the Department of Human Services and Medicare Australia to develop the new Department of Human Services National Graduate Program. The new program will provide you with greater experience and networking potential through offering rotations within other agencies across the portfolio and shared learning and development experiences. You only need to submit 1 application and you will have the option to apply for 1, 2 or all 3 agencies.

For more information, visit:
www.humanservices.gov.au, www.centrelink.gov.au or www.medicareaustralia.gov.au

About the Department of Human Resources Graduate Program

Our 12-month graduate program begins in August 2010 and January/February 2011 and gives graduates the opportunity to develop both personally and professionally. By joining the DHS National Graduate Program you will have the chance to select which of the three Portfolio Agencies you would like to begin your experience with. You will only need to submit one application. You can expect a range of benefits including:

• a generous remuneration package with a starting salary range of $47,421 - $52,849 per annum and up to 15.4 per cent superannuation
• fast-tracked career progression/advancement upon successful completion of the program
• contemporary employment conditions, including access to generous leave and flexible working arrangements
• variety in the work you undertake, with opportunities for work rotations in interesting and challenging roles throughout the organisation and Department of Human Services
• the opportunity to work on projects to improve the health and well-being of Australians
• the preference to begin in one of two intakes (Aug 2010 or Jan/Feb 2011)
• assistance with interstate relocation costs (if applicable)
• a customised learning and development program with accreditation in Diploma of Government
• a dedicated senior mentor and buddy.

Graduate Program Locations

The majority of our graduate positions are based in Canberra, as it houses our National Support Office, with some positions potentially being offered interstate. Therefore, a willingness to relocate is desirable as the majority of our graduates do relocate to take up positions in our program. If you select 'no' to willingness to relocate on your application then you may be limiting the job opportunities we are able to offer you should you be successful.

We are seeking highly motivated and dynamic individuals with the potential to become future leaders within the Australian Public Service (APS). If you are innovative and results driven, customer focused, a team player with strong communication and analytical skills, enthusiastic and committed to the APS values – we want you.

We are committed to workplace diversity and encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.

To be Eligible

To be eligible for our graduate program you need to:

• be an Australian Citizen at time of commencement
• have completed a minimum of an Australian recognised undergraduate degree within the
specified time frame noted on our website
• have achieved credit average or above