National Graduate Program
Applications now closed
Applications for the August 2012 and February 2013 intakes to the National Graduate Program have now closed.
As the largest Australian Public Service (APS) department, the Department of Human Services knows graduate recruitment is a competitive market and that you are looking for a placement on a program that meets your needs.
So, why should you choose us? Because we offer what we consider to be the best graduate program in the APS!
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The Department of Human Services National Graduate Program (NGP) runs for 10 months and offers you:
- competitive commencement salaries and, unlike many other departments, a guaranteed permanent APS5 position upon successful completion of the program
- two intake dates to choose from – August 2012 or February 2013
- a comprehensive and accredited training and development program tailored to your needs – not a generic ‘one size fits all’ approach
- specialist on the job training and exposure to the Australian community through an outbound/inbound journey
- the support of a Senior Executive Service (SES) mentor to guide you as you develop your career pathway
- a dedicated team to support you throughout the NGP
- a previous graduate ‘buddy’ to offer support as you settle in and provide advice on how to make the most from the opportunities offered by the NGP
- an opportunity for further accredited learning during and post the program
All academic disciplines are accepted. We are looking for enthusiastic, highly qualified individuals with strong research and analytical skills, a specific interest in the work our department does and a desire to improve the services we offer to the community every day. As a graduate, you will have access to a multitude of opportunities, a range of career pathways and a tailored development program.
Our program offers you amazing opportunities and can put you on a pathway to a lifetime career with the department.
More information
- Webcast – National Graduate Program
- Videos – National Graduate Program
- Twitter - Human Services Grads
- Facebook - Department of Human Services National Graduate Program
Contacting the NGP team
If you have any questions about the NGP, you have an entire team of people who can help you.
(Left to Right) Belinda, Sarah, Naomi, Holly, Alison and Tony (Absent – Christian)
You can contact us through our dedicated graduate email address or via our Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Career fairs
The National Graduate Program (NGP) team will be visiting various career fairs throughout Australia during March 2012. See the table below to find a career fair near you.
| Date | Career fair | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 5 March 2012 | Big Meet | Palladium at Crown 8 Whiteman Street Southbank Melbourne VIC |
| Tuesday 6 March 2012 | RMIT | Royal Exhibition Building 9 Nicholson Street Carlton Gardens Melbourne VIC |
| Tuesday 6 March 2012 | James Cook University | James Cook University 14-88 McGregor Road Smithfield Cairns QLD |
| Wednesday 7 March 2012 | James Cook University | James Cook University 1 James Cook Drive Douglas Townsville QLD |
| Friday 9 March 2012 | Tertiary to Work | National Convention Centre 31 Constitution Avenue Canberra ACT |
| Friday 16 March 2012 | Big Meet | Sofitel Brisbane Central Hotel 249 Turbot Street Brisbane QLD |
| Friday 23 March 2012 | Big Meet | Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Darling Drive Darling Harbour Sydney NSW |
| Tuesday 27 March 2012 | Big Meet | Hilton Adelaide 233 Victoria Square Adelaide SA |
| Wednesday 28 March 2012 | Charles Darwin University | Charles Darwin University Ellengowan Drive Casuarina Darwin NT |
| Friday 30 March 2012 | Big Meet | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre 21 Mounts Bay Road Perth WA |