Location: Canberra, ACTApplication Closing Date: Wednesday 8 April at 11:30pm AEST Classification APS Level 3.3 (plus 15.4% superannuation) on commencement. Employment Type Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for a period up to 24 months) This role is being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with the employment type to be determined in negotiation with the preferred candidate and the PM&C delegate. Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for a maximum period of two (2) years. If the initial contract is for less than 2 years, it may be extended or renewed once, up to the 2 year limit. A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement. Flexible Work At PM&C we recognise the benefits of offering flexibility in how, when and where work is performed. Please reach out to the contact officer if you would like to explore what flexibility might look like for you. Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to graduates moving to Canberra. What You Will Do PM&C's 12-month Graduate Program offers hands on experience through multiple rotations across a range of business areas. Rotations may vary across policy areas, taskforces, corporate and governance teams. No one day is the same, the type of work you will do includes research, analysis, briefing, coordination, advice and support on policies and initiatives related to existing and emerging Government priorities. You will be supported to rapidly develop the foundational skills, knowledge and networks needed to understand and contribute to PM&C and in the broader APS. This includes continued formal learning and networking both in your graduate group and beyond. You will be part of experienced, collaborative and motivated teams. You will have a mentor and workplace buddy, and work with visionary and experienced leaders who encourage and support you to achieve your career ambitions. Many of whom were graduates themselves. The opportunity to push yourself out of your comfort zone, take on new challenges and launch (or relaunch) your career. No matter your academic and life background, we want your unique and fresh thinking to tackle meaningful and complex challenges so that we can deliver the best outcomes for all Australians. For information, visit PM&C Graduate Program pages of our website. What You Will Bring PM&C employs graduates from a variety of academic disciplines with diverse experiences and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex people; Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people; and people with lived experience of disability. To succeed, you need to be curious and driven to make a difference to Australia’s future. You can work independently and as part of a team, enjoy problem solving, collaborating, offer innovative and creative thinking, approaches and insights, and are committed to learning. Resilience is key as priorities often shift and you must be willing to adjust and embrace a range of opportunities. You understand how to draw on your strengths to navigate difficult or busy times at work. For more information about the behaviours and characteristics required to succeed (hint- this will help you prepare if you progress to the assessment centre phase of recruitment), see the APS 3 PM&C Performance Model. In line with our dedication to an inclusive and safe workplace culture we are seeking candidates who are respectful of people’s unique differences, backgrounds and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture) particularly when communicating and working together. Flexible Work At PM&C we recognise the broad benefits of offering flexibility in how, when and where work is performed. We consider flexibility first from a starting position of ‘how can we make this work?’ and consider individual circumstances and operational requirements in making genuine attempts to establish mutually beneficial arrangements. Please reach out to the contact officer if you would like to explore what flexibility might look like for you, such as part time work, variable start and finish times or working from home. Eligibility To Be Eligible To Apply , You Must Have completed at least a 3-year undergraduate bachelor degree obtaining a credit average within the last 8 years. All degrees must be complete by 31 December 2026 and be recognised in Australia. Be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected) level security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level. The successful candidate will be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check, and will normally be subject to a six-month probation period if new to the APS or has not yet completed their probation period elsewhere in the APS.Be an Australian Citizen by 30 June 2026, unless exceptional circumstances apply, under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999 Be willing to relocate to Canberra to participate in the program. Security Clearance Required Baseline Vetting (Protected) How To Apply If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you! Submit an online application through the Apply link by 11:30pm AEST on Wednesday 8 April 2026. Contact Officer For more information about the role and/or to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require as part of the recruitment process, please contact Entry Level Programs Team at entrylevelprogrammes@pmc.gov.au .If you experience any difficulties accessing or submitting your online application, please contact Recruitment@pmc.gov.au . Please Note – This is an unclassified web based recruitment system so your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. Candidate information pack.docx Opens in new window Candidate information pack.pdf Opens in new window
