Classification
APS Level 3.3 (plus 15.4% superannuation) on commencement. A 3.4% pay rise takes effect on 12 March 2026.
Employment Type
Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for a period of up to 18 months). This role is being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with the employment type to be determined in negotiation with the preferred candidate and the PM&C delegate.
Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 18 months, with the possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years.
A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment; however, this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.
Flexible Work
At PM&C we recognise the broad benefits of offering flexibility in how, when and where work is performed. We consider flexibility first from a starting position of ‘how can we make this work?’ and consider individual circumstances and operational requirements in making genuine attempts to establish mutually beneficial arrangements. Please reach out to the contact officer if you would like to explore what flexibility might look like for you, such as part-time work, variable start and finish times or working from home.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is available to graduates moving to Canberra.
What you will do
PM&C's 12-month Graduate Program offers hands-on experience through multiple rotations across a range of business areas. Rotations may vary across policy areas, taskforces, corporate and governance teams. No one day is the same; the type of work you will do includes research, analysis, briefing, coordination, advice, and support on policies and initiatives related to existing and emerging Government priorities.
You will be supported to rapidly develop the foundational skills, knowledge, and networks needed to understand and contribute to PM&C and in the broader APS. This includes continued formal learning and networking both in your graduate group and beyond.
You will be part of experienced, collaborative, and motivated teams. You will have a mentor and workplace buddy, and work with visionary and experienced leaders who encourage and support you to achieve your career ambitions. Many of whom were graduates themselves.
The opportunity to push yourself out of your comfort zone, take on new challenges and launch (or relaunch) your career. No matter your academic and life background, we want your unique and fresh thinking to tackle meaningful and complex challenges so that we can deliver the best outcomes for all Australians.
What you will bring
PM&C employs graduates from a variety of academic disciplines with diverse experiences and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex people; Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people; and people with lived experience of disability.
To succeed, you need to be curious and driven to make a difference to Australia’s future. You can work independently and as part of a team, enjoy problem solving, collaborating, offer innovative and creative thinking, approaches and insights, and are committed to learning. Resilience is key as priorities often shift and you must be willing to adjust and embrace a range of opportunities. You understand how to draw on your strengths to navigate difficult or busy times at work.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply, you must:
Successful candidates will be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check, and a six-month probation period if new to the APS (or the balance of the six-month period if you have partially completed probation elsewhere in the APS).
Security Clearance Required
Baseline Vetting (Protected).
How to apply
Submit an online application through the PM&C Current Opportunities by 11:30pm AEST on Wednesday 9 April 2025.
Contact Officer
Please Note – This is an unclassified web-based recruitment system so your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information.
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