Opportunity Expired
Do you have a university qualification and a desire to make a difference for all Australians? We want to hear from graduates with tertiary qualifications in commerce or accounting related disciplines.
At the Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE), we are passionate about creating opportunities and driving better outcomes for people, through education, skills and employment pathways.
Our work is broad and requires people with all types of qualifications including graduates with commerce or accounting related disciplines
Graduates working in our finance area will help shape the delivery of essential services within the financial resource management framework. By providing sound financial management advice to the executive team, the department helps shape policy that impacts on the lives of Australians.
DESE finance graduates are given real responsibility from the start, and experience learning on the job that firmly sets up their careers in the public service and beyond. Some examples of the type of work you may undertake includes:
If you choose the finance pathway as your preference in the application process, you will also be considered for the generalist pathway as well.
As a DESE Graduate, you will be exposed to many facets of our portfolio as you build your capability during the Program.
Being part of a graduate cohort is a great way for you to transition from education to employment. We know firsthand the significance of this milestone and you'll find our graduate program connects you to friendly, experienced professionals who will help you apply your skills and knowledge as you start your career.
The DESE Graduate Program is a ten-month program and runs from February to December each year. As a DESE Graduate you will experience:
Positions are primarily located in Canberra however some opportunities may be available in our State Offices.
Education and jobs are central to Australia’s COVID-19 recovery and our department has a big program of work to deliver. That is why It is an exciting time to join DESE.
Join us as we work to implement transformative government policies and programs and draw on the best research and evidence to improve education and employment outcomes for Australians.
Not only are we looking for strategic, fresh-thinking, innovative and high performing graduates, but also, we’re looking for graduates that are enthusiastic, motivated and open to learning. Additionally, flexibility and interpersonal skills are key attributes that will help you be successful in your graduate year and beyond as you apply your degree in ways you never imagined!
If you have a desire to work for a department that informs evidence-based policy which aims to help develop and improve outcomes for Australians, we want to hear from you.
Further information about our graduate program, including what we offer our graduates, is available on our website
The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.
Australia
Australian Citizen