Graduate Development Program (GDP)
Who are we looking for?
The Department of Health and Ageing (the department) is looking for highly motivated graduates who are prepared to tackle complex subjects which affect the lives of Australians every day.
This means our graduates need to be people who:
- are not afraid of a challenge
- have leadership potential
- have strong analytical skills
- have great organisational skills
- have excellent communication skills
- can work as part of a team, and
- are prepared for issues that can be difficult, yet also rewarding.
Applicants must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia who has applied for Australian citizenship.
You do not need a degree in a health-related subject, although you should have a genuine interest in health-related issues and working in a public service environment. We consider applicants with an undergraduate degree from a broad range of disciplines including, but not limited to, the following:
- accounting and finance
- chemistry
- commerce
- communications
- data analysis
- economics
- health
- human resources (HR)
- information and knowledge management
- information technology (IT)
- law
- marketing
- Work Health and Safety (WHS)
- pharmacy
- population health
- psychology
- science, and
- bioscience.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and women and men in non-traditional occupations are keenly sought.
