Employer Profile: The Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts covers a diverse and exciting range of issues. If you join the DEWHA graduate program you will become part of an organisation which implements policy, programs and legislation on environment, water, heritage and the arts.
Some of the areas we work on include: environment protection and conservation of biodiversity, community and household climate action, cultural affairs, natural, built and movable cultural heritage, film and the arts, water resources, greenhouse gas abatement, renewable and energy efficiency, and air and fuel quality. Our graduates reflect a broad range of backgrounds, study areas and levels, work and life experiences, and come from across Australia. We accept graduates from all disciplines.
The Graduate Program offers you a range of benefits including the opportunity to experience various work placements throughout the department, including the possibility of placements at the Australian Antarctic Division and National Oceans Office in Tasmania, Booderee National Park in NSW, Kakadu National Park in the NT, the Australian National Botanic Gardens or the Supervising Scientist Division in Darwin.
Our comprehensive learning and development program also includes a $1500 fund to use for your own personal development. You will also receive a competitive remuneration package, a relocation assistance package of up to $10,000 for interstate candidates, flexible working arrangements, excellent conditions in a department that values a work-life balance, and rewarding work experience in a friendly team-oriented environment.
Our graduate program is aimed at those seeking a career – not just a job.
Career Opportunities:
Application Deadline: 19 April 2009
Vacation Work: No
Traineeships: No
Work Experience: No
International Opportunities: No
Dual Degree Required: No
Graduate Qualifications: All Degrees
Contact for Australian Employment Opportunities
Name of Contact Person: Agnese Hubbard
Contact Phone: 02 6274 2401
Contact Fax: 02 6275 9275
Contact Email: graduates@environment.gov.au
Internet: http://www.environment.gov.au