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Lisa Symons
Graduate Program Coordinator

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About our Graduate Program

Employee Benefits

Employment Conditions

Selection Process

Frequently Asked Questions

• Work Benefits Flyer(PDF 220 kb)
• The Graduate Program(PDF 322 kb)
• Benefits of working at the Department of Mines and Petroleum, Department of State Development and Department of Commerce(PDF 269 kb)

Role of a Graduate

The departments seek graduates with a wide range of professional and technical qualifications, and are particularly interested in employing recent university graduates who can:

• Use appropriate techniques to research.
• Use a range of techniques and initiatives to identify and resolve problems.
• Work collaboratively to resolve issues.
• Draft a range of written documents.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, including within a small team environment.

Graduates will work towards achieving a range of objectives during rotation placements through different areas. Roles may vary to some extent with each placement but are all contained in the general Role Statements below:

• Assists in achieving business objectives within a team environment through assigned research, policy and project activities allocated during rotation placements.
• Builds on relevant tertiary education, with corporate knowledge, applies professional expertise to support and enhance business activities.
• Develops a sound understanding, knowledge and experience of the operations of the department through short-term placements.
• Effectively participates in on-the-job and other learning and development activities provided throughout the development program.

As a graduate your role during the program is to:
 
Develop a sound understanding of the department’s functions
You will be provided with the opportunity to develop your skills through a variety of placements that will also contribute to the department operational business plan. This will provide the foundation for ongoing work opportunities and career development within your home division.

Work within Government and the department policies
It is expected that your work will be carried out in accordance with the relevant Government and department policies. This includes the Public Sector Code of Ethics, the Department Code of Conduct and the Department Core Values.

Apply your recently gained knowledge and skills to the workplace
You are encouraged to apply your recently learned academic knowledge and technical skills to the department workplace during the Graduate Program.

Practice good communication and teamwork
You will be expected to practice good interpersonal skills, and work co-operatively within various work teams during your rotational placements.