Graduate Program

Our graduate program starts in February each year and is based in Canberra. It is a full-time, 10-month development program open to recent university graduates.

About the program

Learn about our graduate program, including employment conditions and the types of work involved.

What we're looking for

We look for highly motivated graduates who are prepared to tackle complex issues.

How to apply

Check our eligibility requirements, application dates and learn about the recruitment process.

What we offer

Learn about the benefits we offer, including challenging work, a great salary and a permanent role when you finish.

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The graduate program wants to know about me and helps build my career with development opportunities.

I get to use my degree in ways I never expected. There are always exciting new ways I get to make a difference.

Now's your chance to make a difference. It's the perfect time to join health and aged care. We're in the heart of Australian politics and the work you do helps shape the future of our health and aged care systems.

You don't need to be a medical professional to make a difference in our graduate program.

You'll be in good company. Being a graduate helps you connect with a like-minded community.

Make a difference alongside our hundreds of current graduates.

I'm making a difference. 

I'm making a difference.

I'm making a difference. 

How will you make difference?

Do you want a chance to make a difference?

Learn about the benefits of our graduate program and how participants can make a difference.

Find out more

Register your interest

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We are consistently in Australia's top 100 graduate employers

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