Data & STEM Graduate Program (Jan 2027)

4 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia QTAC Guidance Officer Advisory Group Full time

If you have recently graduated in one of the DATA or STEM disciplines at university then we want you to apply for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) Graduate Program. PM&C will give you the opportunity work across an exciting and broad range of areas that aren't available anywhere else – it's a mini public service rolled into one If you you're keen to explore a broad range of opportunities, then there's no better place to start your career.

What we provide
  • 12-month, multiple award-winning graduate program
  • Excellent support including mentors and buddies
  • A starting APS3 salary of $77086 + 15.4% superannuation and potential advancement after 6 months to the APS4 salary
  • Inspiring and diverse work opportunities
  • Work-life balance including flexible working-from-home arrangements and generous leave entitlements
  • Career progression to a permanent placement and the possibility of future promotion
  • Generous relocation package to support your move to Canberra
  • A work culture that respects opinions and fosters inclusion and diversity
What you'll do

PM&C's Graduate Program offers graduates hands-on experience supporting the Prime Minister, the Cabinet, Portfolio Ministers, and Assistant Ministers.

As a Data or STEM Graduate, you will be part of supporting the Prime Minister through the provision of data and insights on all matters of domestic, economic, social, and international policy. You will work closely with core teams across PM&C to improve policy through bespoke analysis, creating custom data tools, and procuring data from across the government and the private sector.

Having exposure to whole-of-government, you could be helping with the following:

  • Supporting the Net Zero Taskforce to identify regions around Australia that may be vulnerable to economic disruption during the Net Zero transition
  • Producing daily Current Issues Brief's on key cost-of-living indicators used by Prime Minister
  • Developing key reporting or information products such as briefs, forward plans, Horizon Scan Products, or key priority 'one-pagers'
  • Engaging with people in regions impacted by decarbonisation, understanding their needs and interests, and advising on how the Commonwealth can best respond.
  • Producing work in the Rprogramming language and use a variety of software development tools including git.
Who we're looking for?

PM&C graduates come from a variety of academic disciplines with diverse experiences and backgrounds. You will relish working in a fast-paced and challenging environment and enjoy adapting to new circumstances and priorities as the Prime Minister delivers them.

To succeed in our program, you need to be curious, motivated, and driven to make a difference to the future of our country. You will work both independently and as part of a team, enjoy problem-solving, collaborating, and offer innovative and creative thinking, approaches, and insights.

Who can apply?

To be eligible to apply, you must have completed your university degree within the last eight years or be in your final year of study.

The program starts in February 2027, and you must be willing to relocate to Canberra. You must also be an Australian citizen and willing to undergo police, character, and health checks as required.

Next steps

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we encourage you to register now

To find out more, please visit our website.

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