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DAFF Graduate Development Program (GDP)

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What we're looking for

The department is seeking between 40-60 graduates.

If you are successful in obtaining a position on the GDP, you will start working with us in Canberra in mid January.

Development opportunities

Throughout your graduate year you will undertake a structured and comprehensive training and development program. The department's GDP aims to equip you with the skills and knowledge that will place you in a highly competitive position within the department and the Australian Public Service.

As part of the department's GDP you will be provided with:

  •  A formal induction program that will introduce you to working within the department and the Australian Public Service
  • A Foundations of Leadership residential
  • A professional program of training and development
  • Three diverse and challenging workplace rotations that, where possible, include policy, program and corporate placements and aim to give you a diverse overview of the department
  • The opportunity to contribute to policy development, program management and corporate management
  • An industry tour where you will meet with industry representatives
  • Support from GDP managers, a personal coach, trained supervisors and previous graduates
  • The opportunity to give and receive feedback on your progress through individual meetings, regular focus groups and monthly group meetings
  • Upon successful completion of the program you will be awarded with a Graduate Certificate in Public Administration from the University of Canberra which provides as strong foundation for completing further postgraduate study

Training and Development

Throughout the eleven month program you will have training and development in areas including:

  • Budget and financial management
  • Foundation of government
  • Leadership training
  • Administrative law
  • Communication (conflict resolution and negotiation, assertiveness, feedback)
  • Policy development
  • Project development and management

 

Application Process

Applications for the 2010 Graduate Development Program have closed.

It is anticipated that applications for the 2011 program will open mid March and close late April 2010. More information on the recruitment process including preparation hints and tips can also be found at www.daff.gov.au/graduate.

If you need more details please contact the Graduate Recruitment Team on 1800 639 442 or email graduate@daff.gov.au.

 

DAFF on Campus

Come and talk to us on campus in March 2010.

Tasmania

  • University of Tasmania - 3 March 2010

South Australia

  • University of South Australia - 9 March 2010
  • University of Adelaide 10 & 11 March

Victoria

  • University of Melbourne - 10 March 2010
  • Monash University - 11 March 2010
  • Melbourne Big Meet - 18 March 2010

NEW SOUTH WALES

  • University of New England - 10 March 2010
  • Sydney Big Meet - 12 March 2010
  • University of NSW - 22 March 2010
  • University of Sydney - 23 March 2010
  • University of Newcastle - 25 March 2010

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

  • ACT Tertiary to Work - Combined event for Australian National University, University of Canberra and Australian Catholic University - 26 March 2010

QUEENSLAND

  • Griffith University - 30 March 2010
  • University of Queensland - 31 March 2010

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) Expression of Interest

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) Government applications are currently closed, however you can express interest in them here and we will notify you of any changes.

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