What DAFF can offer you

Salary and benefits

If you are successful in obtaining a position on the department's Graduate Development Program (GDP) in 2012, you will receive a salary of $55,711 per annum (note this is the current salary – a new agreement for 2012 is being negotiated).

Your comprehensive benefits package includes:

• generous superannuation provisions
• assistance in relocating to Canberra (if applicable)
• flexible working conditions that assist you to balance your work and personal life
• generous superannuation provisions
• an average working week of 37 ½ hours
• four weeks annual leave per year
• four weeks personal leave per year
• structured training and workplace rotations under the department's Graduate Development Program (GDP)
• ongoing development and training opportunities after the GDP year
• access to the department's studies assistance—Studybank—after the GDP year
• a challenging and structured career path
• membership to the department’s active  social club.
   

Further development

We are committed to providing you with challenging opportunities that will develop and refine your skills throughout your career. The workplace rotations and formal training foster leadership and team skills, and provide experience in public policy development and implementation.

The opportunity to further develop your skills and expertise does not end with the completion of our Graduate Development Program. The department is committed to providing you with the opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge you need to undertake current and future roles through its study assistance program - Studybank.

Promotion opportunities

On successful completion of the graduate year you will be advanced to a higher classification level and salary. The department also encourages its graduates to apply for further promotion as appropriate opportunities arise. After your  graduate year it is common for graduates to move to higher positions earning increased salaries within 12 months.