DAFF University Vacation Employment Program (UVEP)

Applications for the 2012 program are now closed

Thank you for your interest in DAFF's University Vacation Employment Program (UVEP).

The UVEP is designed for students currently studying at university and is available to students from all disciplines.

The program is a great way for you to gain paid work experience prior to graduating. It also provides you with insight into employment opportunities within the department including the DAFF Graduate Development Program and the ABARES Entry Level Professional Program. UVEP will offer you some invaluable experiences by providing exposure to portfolio-related issues, by carrying out a major project and by giving you an excellent foundation for your future career.

Current programs

The 2012 UVEP has a number of projects available in a variety of Divisions.

Each Division has a specific role in the department

Sustainable Resource Management

To advance the sustainable use of Australia’s natural resources – land, water, vegetation and fisheries – and security of access to them by providing high quality and timely policy advice and services, by delivering effective programs and by consulting and working with stakeholders.

Regional and Business Services 

The Regional and Business Services Division consolidates corporate activities, implements new service delivery arrangements and clarifies roles and responsibilities in the delivery of a seamless corporate support service across all of Biosecurity Services.

ABARES

ABARES provides professionally independent, world-class research, analysis and information to inform government and private sector decision-makers on issues affecting the agriculture, fisheries, forestry and resource sectors. We provide a co-located base of scientific, social and economic briefing, research and analysis expertise.

Corporate Policy

Communication Branch

The Communication Branch provides strategic advice and support to business areas to deliver on their business outcomes through a wide range of integrated communication services.

Portfolio Strategy and Coordination Branch

The Portfolio Strategy and Coordination Branch provides strategic policy advice to the Department’s executive.

Ministerial and Parliamentary Branch

The Ministerial and Parliamentary branch liaises with and supports the minister, parliamentary secretary and their offices and advises on and manages parliamentary business and workflow for the minister, parliamentary secretary, the Executive and the broader department. It provides advice and training on departmental, APS and ministerial standard requirements.

Employment status

The program involves six weeks of paid work experience, during which time participants are employed under the Department of Agriculture Fisheries & Forestry Collective Agreement 2009-11 as a non-ongoing full-time employee at the APS Level 1 (current salary $39,910).

Location

The location of projects may change each year.  In 2012 there are projects available in Canberra, Perth and Melbourne.

You will be responsible for your own travel and accommodation arrangements during the six week program.  No financial assistance for relocation will be provided.

Training and development opportunities

The program includes a formal induction program with key learning around the department’s structure and internal operations; a workshop on writing effective job applications; the opportunity to undertake a meaningful project relevant to your studies; and an opportunity to network with peers, professionals and researchers working in your field of interest.

Applications

Applications for the 2012 UVEP are now closed.

Please note that interviews may not be conducted for these positions. Candidates may be assessed on the basis of their application (including referees) and their academic record.

You must be an Australian citizen to apply for UVEP.

We have provided some tips to assist you in preparing your application.

Further contacts

If you require any further information please email.