Applications for the 2011 FaHCSIA Graduate Program have now closed. More information about the 2012 Graduate Program will be available on Sunday 27 February.
The FaHCSIA Graduate Program is an exciting and challenging opportunity for graduates of all ages. Our program offers two (five month) rotations providing on-the-job development and meaningful work.
Who are we looking for?
If you are passionate about working for a department where you can make a difference, we want you.
We encourage graduates from all disciplines to apply.
In 2011 we will offer four graduate streams:
We are looking for graduates who can work as part of a team and have:
- sound analytical and research skills
- initiative
- great people and communication skills
- a client service focus
- the flexibility to work on a variety of projects.
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Requirements
All applicants must provide proof of Australian citizenship and have completed their degree within the last five years.
If you are an Australian citizen and you gained your qualification at an overseas institution, you can apply for the FaHCSIA Graduate Program. However, you will need to get your qualification recognised in Australia before you apply.
For help gaining recognition of your qualification, contact Australian Education International (AEI).
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What we’re offering
Salary
Your starting salary will be $51,158 - $55,553 with a 15.4 per cent employer superannuation contribution and an annual $300 good health promotion payment.
Relocation assistance
You will be able to access relocation assistance if you join FaHCSIA from outside the ACT.
Training and development
We provide comprehensive internal and external training and development activities. Graduates are also offered networking opportunities with senior executives and buddying with former graduate program participants.
Work/life balance
We encourage you to maintain a good balance between work and personal commitments. We know that staff who have a good balance are happy and motivated.
We support work/life balancing by offering:
- flexible working hours
- generous leave available including cultural leave, NAIDOC Week leave, community volunteering leave, sabbatical leave, parental leave, carers leave, maternity leave and moving days
- Christmas and Easter closedowns.
For more information, see our Collective Agreement.
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Applications
Applications for the 2011 FaHCSIA graduate program are now open. Apply here
Contact the FaHCSIA Manpower (FaHCSIA@Manpower.com.au) if you have any questions.
Equal opportunity and workplace diversity
Workplace diversity recognises the value of individual differences and the importance of encouraging people from diverse backgrounds to join the Department.
At FaHCSIA it’s all about fairness, equity, flexibility, respect and a safe and rewarding workplace.
Accepting diversity successfully creates a work environment in which the contributions of people with different backgrounds and experiences are drawn upon and valued.
At FaHCSIA, we value diversity and the contribution of people with different backgrounds and experiences. We advocate equal opportunity within the workplace, with specific focus on people with disability, women and Indigenous Australians.
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Opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduates
FaHCSIA strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduates.
We recognise the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and the unique knowledge that Indigenous staff bring to our workplace, policy development and service delivery. Through the FaHCSIA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Strategy, we support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff through implementing mentoring, training and other career and development opportunities.
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Opportunities for graduates with disability
We are committed to an inclusive work environment that enables people with disability to fully participate in all aspects of employment. We have a dedicated Disability Access Coordinator to support staff with disability as well as various support and mentoring programs and awareness training available for all staff. We are one of the few Australian Public Service agencies to provide a centralised fund for equipment and additional support for staff with disability. This may include adjustments to facilities, equipment, communications or work methods.
FaHCSIA has a higher number of staff with disability than any other Australian Public Service (APS) agency – 5.26 per cent of our workforce identifies as a person with disability compared to the APS average of 2.94 per cent (based on the 2008-09 State of the Service report.) This is due to FaHCSIA’s portfolio responsibility for disability issues and the strong networks and support services we provide to staff with disability.
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