Join us at the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (Health) and be part of a world-leading health system. Our vision is better health and wellbeing for all Australians, now and for future generations. Working with us gives you the opportunity to shape Australia's health and wellbeing. This is a key component of our employee value proposition and represents why our people choose to work here. The value you get from your career with us includes: Real work, real outcomes Positive working culture Focused on you Be the real you Flexible working Opportunities to suit your skills. With our breadth of work across health, disability and ageing, we offer career opportunities that are varied, multi-faceted, and let you explore different contexts and work areas. We recognise that great ideas and innovation happen when people from different backgrounds, areas of expertise and different life experiences come together. This is why our Graduate Program welcomes university graduates from all disciplines. Whatever your degree there are opportunities to apply your interests at Health. We will invest in your development and help you to use your degree to build a career that allows you to grow, change and challenge yourself. As part of our Graduate Program, you are empowered to achieve your full potential in the workplace through our ten (10) month Graduate Program including: A comprehensive induction to the department and to the Graduate Program. 2 placements across different work areas where you are exposed to the variety of work and responsibility of our work. On-the-job work experience and structured learning and development activities that challenge and develop your capability and professional expertise. Managers, mentors, and buddies (from previous years graduates) who will lead you through the experience of working for the public interest as an APS employee. Networking and mentoring opportunities, including opportunities to be involved in the department's social and professional networks. An inclusive, flexible, and healthy workplace with generous leave conditions and competitive salary. The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing also facilitate the following internal streams: Generalist program Legal Stream Communications Steam Science Stream The key duties of the position include As a Graduate you will be part of dedicated teams where you will get experience and exposure to activities that will develop skills in policy, program, project management, contract management and stakeholder engagement. You will have the opportunity to establish strong working relationships across the department and external agencies. Duties may include but not limited to: Communicating in a manner appropriate for a range of audiences (this may be further evidenced through drafting documents including briefings, minutes, correspondence, and reports in varying complexity). Project management activities including preparation of project documentation and stakeholder engagement activities. Analyse, interpret and evaluate information/data from a broad range of sources to inform future policy/program direction. Ensure competing priorities and tasks are managed efficiently and effectively, with a quality product being provided. Develop and maintain effective relationships with key contacts and relevant internal and external stakeholders.
