Program Overview• Twelve month program (February – January)• Three rotations• Structured learning and development activities

Background• Corporately run program since 2002• Commence planning 18 months’ in advance • Feedback is used to improve each program and

to ensure the program is meeting the needs of all involved

Rotations• Opportunity to work in three different areas

across the department • Exposure to a wide variety of work and

experiences • Graduates submit six preferences each rotation• Department of the Senate rotation available

Training Opportunities• Comprehensive Induction Program• Diploma of Government • Access to undertake their Graduate Diploma of

Legal Practice (GDLP)• Various Departmental specific training • Various Division specific training

Networking Opportunities• AGD Talking Heads Series• Graduate Portfolio Networking Event• APSC Graduate Event Series• Other Events• Departmental Sporting Competitions

Buddy and Mentor Program• Graduate Buddy Program• Graduate Mentor Program

Graduate Performance• Program for Performance Improvement (PPI)• Assessed against the APS Capabilities• A separate Performance Assessment for each

rotation

End of Program• Advancement to APS Level 5 upon successful

completion of the program• Legal Office and Policy Officer positions made

available for graduates only to apply for• Secretaries Office position• Graduation Ceremony

Parliament of Australia Graduate Program

• House of Representatives and Department of the Senate placements

• Three month duration

Contact UsGraduate Program Website

livelearnlead.ag.gov.au

HR Assist Email: hr.assist@ag.gov.au

Phone:(02) 6141 3333

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