2025 Graduate Development Program - Woollahra, Australia - Australian Government - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

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An ongoing, entry level position, commencing at the APS 3 classification ($71, % Super)

  • Work on some of the most topical issues Australia is facing
  • Commence the program February 2025

Who we are
We protect Australia's natural environment and heritage sites. We help Australia respond to climate change and carefully manage our water and energy resources.


The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water was established on 1 July 2022 to deliver on the Australian Government's climate change and energy agenda and protect Australia's environment and water resources.


We deliver policies and programs to:

  • help address climate change and build a more innovative, future ready energy system
- protect our unique environment, biodiversity and heritage
- manage Australia's water resources for industry and regional communities
- advance Australia's interests in the Antarctic and Southern Ocean.

We are informed by science. We are innovative and collaborative. We look to the future.


Community and Country are at the heart of DCCEEW

Statement of Commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples


Our department acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, skies, waters, and community.

We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

We see strong, respectful, and genuine partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as being critical to progressing the government's reform agenda across our portfolio and achieving better outcomes.

Our department's vision is for an Australia that is prosperous because it is sustainable, with community and Country at the heart of our actions.


About our program
The Graduate Development Program is a pathway for graduates into our department.

The 12-month program is designed to develop your skills, capabilities and knowledge and set you up for a successful career in the Australian Public Service.

As a graduate, you will work on some of the most important issues we are facing in Australia.

Whether you are tackling climate change, advancing renewable energy, protecting our environment and national parks or securing Australia's water resources, your work will be unique and impactful.

Our program is a great opportunity for you to put your qualification, skills and ideas into practice.


You will join a diverse workforce of passionate and experienced professionals who will guide and support your development throughout and beyond the program.


As a graduate, you will undertake:

  • tailored learning and development program delivered by the Australian Public Service Academy
- three exciting and diverse rotations aligned to your skills and interests
- networking activities and events
- in-house training and development opportunities.


Upon successful completion of the program, you will have a permanent role that is relevant to your skills, qualifications and interests.


Due to the broad range of roles and responsibilities across our department, we have extensive career pathways in fields including science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), policy development, program management, project management, research, compliance and regulation, operations and service delivery.

We also participate in the Australian Government Graduate Program Streams including:

  • Data Stream
  • Human Resources Stream
  • Accounting and Financial Management Stream
  • Indigenous Graduate Pathway
  • Legal Stream.
Our 2025 Graduate Development Program will commence in February 2025.


What we offer


We invest in our graduates and will provide the opportunities, tools and support network for you to achieve great things.


In the DCCEEW Graduate Program, we create an environment where graduates can connect easily with one another and forge strong relationships across the graduate cohort.

As a valued employee, you will receive tailored support and opportunities. We are committed to the growth of our most important resource - you.

Our program provides a number of benefits to graduates including:


  • Job Security: You will commence in an entry level position and be employed on an ongoing (permanent) basis.
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Career Progression: With over 5000 positions in our department, you will have access to great career progression opportunities. Graduates start as an APS Level 3 and are eligible to progress to an APS Level 5 on successful completion of the program. Refer to the Australian Public Service Commission website for more information on APS levels.
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Competitive Remuneration Package: Graduates will enter the Department at the APS 3 classification level within the training broadband, with a starting salary of $71,444 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation. Following successful performance, your salary will be advanced to the next trainee pay point half-way through the program. On successful completion of the program graduates will be progressed to trainee pay po

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