Austrade Graduate Program 2026

THE ROLE

Austrade is looking for the next generation of leaders.

Austrade is on the hunt for the next generation of leaders and changemakers to help drive Australia’s economic prosperity. As a graduate, you’ll kickstart a meaningful career in international trade and investment, helping to deliver on our government’s largest priorities - Australia’s transition to net zero and strengthening our economic resilience and security in today’s rapidly changing world.

From day one, you’ll be part of a collaborative, outcomes-driven and culturally diverse team that values your unique voice and perspective. You’ll work alongside brilliant minds to power Australia’s future in sectors as unique as hydrogen, renewable energy, critical technology, defence, agribusiness and food, education and more.

Whether you’re producing valuable market insights, promoting Australia’s world-class capabilities, or facilitating global connections through our network of 60 offices around the world, you’ll be making a real contribution to Australia’s future.

Our National Graduate Program is a tailored 12-month rotational program including our Trade, Investment, Government and Policy, and Visitor Economy and Client Programs Divisions, along with many more opportunities.

You will gain access to our fantastic mentoring program, where a dedicated in-house mentor will be provided to you for the entire year, providing you with support to integrate seamlessly into our agency.

WHO WE ARE

The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) helps grow Australia’s prosperity by delivering quality trade and investment services to businesses, accelerates growth in Australia’s tourism sector and promotes Australia’s education to the world.

Austrade has the local knowledge, commercial expertise and trusted relationships with decision-makers that make the difference.

• We can link Australian businesses to global export opportunities. We provide market and industry insights and make it easier for businesses to go global.
• Austrade actively works to attract international investors. We help to drive local jobs and develop skills in the local economy.
• We lead policy and programs for Australian tourism and the visitor economy. We work with education providers to attract international students to study with Australia.

Our goal is to deliver trade and investment services that increase Australian prosperity by :

With over 100 offices in Australia and worldwide, we help Australian businesses achieve diverse export outcomes and win investment needed to grow. We provide expert evidence-based advice to the government regarding Australia’s trade and investment interests. We are responsible for the Commonwealth’s tourism policy, programs, tourism research and official data. Our local knowledge, commercial expertise and trusted relationships with decision-makers make the difference.

WHAT WE OFFER

Austrade offers exciting careers both in Australia and overseas. We value the richness of different experiences and perspectives, and we have proven to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. During your 12-month graduate program, we offer :

Austrade Graduates can be based on the lands of the Kaurna People (Adelaide), Jagera and Turrbal People (Brisbane), Ngunnawal and Ngambri People (Canberra), Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Eastern Kulin (Melbourne) and the Gadigal People of the

Eora Nation (Sydney) and will commence in early 2026.

CLOSING DATE :

Applications close at 11.30PM, Sunday, 27 July 2025 (AEST)

ELIGIBILITY :

You must meet Austrade general eligibility requirements to apply for the 2026

Graduate Program which include :

If your only qualification is from an overseas institution, you will need to provide Australian documentation recognising your qualification(s).

Refer to the Department of Education for more information about recognition of overseas qualifications.