Austrade is on the hunt for the next generation of leaders and changemakers to help drive Australia's economic prosperity. As a graduate, you'll kickstart a meaningful career in international trade and investment, helping to deliver on our government's largest priorities - Australia's transition to net zero and strengthening our economic resilience and security in today's rapidly changing world. From day one, you'll be part of a collaborative, outcomes-driven and culturally diverse team that values your unique voice and perspective. You'll work alongside brilliant minds to power Australia's future in sectors as unique as hydrogen, renewable energy, critical technology, defence, agribusiness and food, education and more. Whether you're producing valuable market insights, promoting Australia's world-class capabilities, or facilitating global connections through our network of 60 offices around the world, you'll be making a real contribution to Australia's future. Our National Graduate Program is a tailored 12-month rotational program including our Trade, Investment, Government and Policy, and Visitor Economy and Client Programs Divisions, along with many more opportunities. You will gain access to our fantastic mentoring program, where a dedicated in-house mentor will be provided to you for the entire year, providing you with support to integrate seamlessly into our agency. The key duties of the position include Austrade welcomes graduates from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds who are curious, purpose-driven, and motivated to contribute to Australia's economic prosperity. You'll need to enjoy building relationships, have strong analytical and communication skills, and bring an interest in diverse business cultures. We are looking for graduates with a range of experiences and from diverse backgrounds. We would particularly welcome interest from First Nations applicants, and as an international-facing organisation, we also highly regard cultural capability and non-English language proficiency, especially in Japanese, Chinese, Indonesian and Arabic. At Austrade, we're looking for collaborative, outcomes-focused and high-performing graduates who want to: Build meaningful connections with Australia's international partners Tackle complex global challenges, like the net zero transition and supply chain resilience Help Australian businesses grow through attracting, promoting and facilitating international trade and investment Safeguard our region by protecting international directions and helping Australians overseas. We welcome applications from graduates with a wide range of academic backgrounds, including economics, finance, social sciences, policy, education, business, international studies, commerce, law, arts and languages. If you're excited to contribute to Australia's economic prosperity, we'd love to hear from you.
