SPRINGBOARD 2015: QUT Law Society Careers Guide

Department of the
Environment
WWW.ENVIRONMENT.GOV.AU
John Gorton Building, King Edward Terrace Parkes, ACT, 2600
(02) 6274 2200 GRADUATES@ENVIRONMENT.GOV.AU
APPLICATION DATES OPEN CLOSE
GRADUATE N/A N/A
Who we are and what makes us unique
The Department of the Environment designs and
implements the Australian Government’s policies and
programmes to protect and conserve the environment,
water and heritage and promote climate action.
The environmental framework is being delivered under
four pillars:
• Clean air
• Clean water
• Clean land
• National heritage
What we look for in an employee
In most cases it is essential that you specifically
address each of the selection criteria for a position.
The information you provide in your application must
be clear and concise as it will be the basis for the
selection of applicants.
Graduate Program
Our Graduate Programme offers you numerous
benefits, the biggest being an introduction to the APS
in a genuinely caring and supportive environment. Our
programme has a good retention rate, with a high
percentage of our graduates still employed many years
after they have completed their graduate year. This is
because the Department offers you interesting work,
excellent work/life balance and a diverse and exciting
work culture.
• Three work rotations across the Department including
the possibility of working in the Australian Antarctic
Division in Tasmania, Kakadu National Park in the
Northern Territory, Booderee National Park on the NSW
South Coast, the Australian National Botanic Gardens in
Canberra or the Supervising Scientist Division in
Darwin.
• A professional learning and development programme
including $1 000 towards individual development.
• One on one mentoring from executive and senior
executive staff and a supportive environment in which
to develop your personal and professional skills.
• Excellent conditions in a department which values a
work-life balance.
• The possibility of site visits during rotation, providing
you with the opportunity to experience the
Department's policies and programmes at ground level.
Application and Recruitment Process
Applications accepted via website or through mail. The
recruitment process is different for each position.
The programme consists of a number of key
components, including:
• An innovative, dynamic and supportive workplace
which deals with some of the most cutting edge
environmental and water related issues in Australia
today.
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