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2025 Dfat Graduate Program - Affirmative Measures

Australian GovernmentCanberra, Australia

11 days ago

Job description

Ongoing, entry level position, commencing at an APS 4 classification ($78,371 + 15.4% Super)

Advancement to an APS 5 classification ($92,753 +15.4% Super) at completion of the program
DFAT roles based in Canberra.
Working at DFAT

A career with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) provides you with the opportunity to make a difference. You will learn new skills, be part of experienced and motivated teams, and undertake work that promotes and protects Australias international interests.

We work with international partners and other countries to tackle global challenges, increase Australias trade and investment opportunities, protect international rules, keep our region stable and help Australians overseas.

DFAT manages Australias international presence - a network of over 116 embassies, high commissions, consulates-general and representative offices across five continents - and we have over 6,000 staff located in Australia and overseas. These staff are diplomats, negotiators, consular officers, advisers and corporate officers developing and delivering Australias foreign policy, trade and development outcomes on behalf of Australia and Australians.

What we offer

During the 18-month program, you will be provided with :

unique career opportunities across our network of 116+ posts worldwide

an ongoing position, commencing at an APS4 classification and advancing to an APS5 classification upon completion of the program

15.4% superannuation

world class training and development from the award-winning Diplomatic Academy

an inclusive and supportive working environment

career guidance from a dedicated graduate program management team

access to employee and professional networks

generous leave conditions a relocation package if you need to move to Canberra from within Australia.

All graduate roles are based in Canberra.

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Graduate Program 2025 • Canberra, Australia