Immigration is looking for IT graduates for their 2011 ICT Graduate Program
DIAC's 2011 ICT Professional Development Program
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.
What we do at Immigration
The purpose of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) is to 'enrich Australia through the well-managed entry and settlement of people'. DIAC does this by:
- Managing the lawful and orderly entry and stay of people in Australia, including through effective border security
- Promoting a society which values Australian citizenship, appreciates cultural diversity and enables migrants to participate equitably.
Australia's rich cultural diversity is reflected through DIAC's employees. There are more than 7000 staff working in Australia and overseas.
DIAC is committed to ensuring that it is open and accountable, deals fairly and reasonably with clients and has staff that are well-trained and supported. The department's operational theme is people our business.
Pay and benefits of the Development Program
Information on salaries and conditions is available at our website here:
www.immi.gov.au/about/careers/
Training and Development
Information about the type of work graduates will be doing and the technical environment at DIAC is available on our website here:
www.immi.gov.au/about/careers/it-graduate/
What we offer graduates
You can be part of a department with cutting edge ICT recognised as being a world leader in migration, humanitarian and settlement programs. As an ICT graduate you could be involved in work as diverse as:
- Business and systems analysis
- Protective security and information security
- Biometrics and identity management
- IT architecture
- Testing
- Implementation support
- Project management
- eBusiness
The 10-month ICT Graduate Development Program offers exposure to challenging and rewarding experiences through placements across various areas. It incorporates structured learning and development that includes formal courses and workshops. We offer generous employment conditions including attractive salaries, superannuation benefits, and flexible working conditions.
Canberra and Graduates
In the National Capital there are many buzzing cafes, cosmopolitan restaurants, shopping hot spots, theatres and clubs beaming with live music. Graduates are able to easily discover these treasures through the Social Network of Graduates (SNoG), set-up over 10 years ago to provide immediate support for graduates new to Canberra and the public sector. As SNoG is run by graduates for graduates it caters directly to new graduates needs and expectations. Some of the social events on offer include:
- SNoG ski trip/Sydney weekenders
- SNoG Ball
- DIAC Ball
- DIAC Christmas Party
- Canberra events - Multicultural festival (Food and Dance Spectacular), Carnivale, Tropfest, and Skyfire
- Horse racing events - Canberra Cup, Black Opal Stakes Day, Melbourne Cup (at Canberra's Thoroughbred Park)
- sport competitions - mixed netball, touch rugby, indoor soccer
- camping trips to the coast
- BBQs by the lake
- SNoG organised pub crawls, cocktail parties and much more! Seeking
Requirements
Seeking
We are seeking people for our ICT Graduate Development Program who have:
- Technical competence
- A commitment to enriching Australia
- The highest professional and ethical standards
We are committed to diversity in the workplace, and encourage the employment of people with disabilities, Indigenous Australians and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Degrees/disciplines
We consider graduates with a minimum three year undergraduate degree in an ICT discipline.
Additional Requirements
Willingness to relocate to Canberra