The key duties of the position include About the role: The Defence Graduate Program is a 12-month development opportunity designed to launch your career in the Australian Public Service (APS). As a Defence graduate, you will gain hands-on experience, build professional networks and develop the skills needed to make a real impact. The Business Services and Policy Pathway puts you at the centre of the decisions, systems and services that keeps Defence moving. As a graduate, you'll shape policies, support major initiatives, and help ensure our people and operations work smoothly and effectively. If you want meaningful work with real impact, this is where it starts. If you're driven to shape policy, manage projects, drive major outcomes or deliver essential services, this pathway is your chance to make a real impact. You'll be part of the teams that enable Defence capability, contributing to national security while building your own professional expertise. The key duties of this position include: Defence offers graduates broad exposure across a variety of business and policy functions, including: Parliamentary and Ministerial Coordination: Support high-level decision-making and government engagement. Governance: Ensure compliance and accountability across Defence operations. Communications and Media: Craft messages that inform and inspire. Marketing and Graphic Design: Create impactful campaigns and visual content. Security/Vetting: Protect sensitive information and maintain trust. Auditing and Fraud Control : Safeguard integrity and transparency. Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards across projects and programs. Project and Program Management: Deliver initiatives through project control and support. Logistics: Coordinate resources and ensure operational readiness. Industry Policy and Strategic/International Policy: Shape Defence's engagement with industry and global partners. Capability Analytics: Provide insights to enhance Defence capability. Health Policy and Public Policy: Influence policies that affect Defence personnel and operations.
