Applications for the the Economics and Applied Statistic Stream are open from 9am 15 March (AEST) until 5pm 19 May 2008 (AEST).
All other applications for the 2009 DEEWR Graduate Program have now closed.
DEEWR brings together the core elements of the Australian Government’s productivity and participation agenda from early childhood, through schools, trade training, wider vocational education, universities and employment participation.
For more information about the department, go to About DEEWR 
on the internet.
To be eligible for the DEEWR Graduate Program, applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia who are applying for citizenship.
Disclaimer: The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations retains the right to accept or reject applications from non-Australian Citizens/permanent residents on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants with qualifications in arts are eligible to apply for the General stream.
The department recruits graduates in the following streams (disciplines in brackets):
- accounting (including finance, commerce and business)
- economics (economics, econometrics and statistics)
- information technology
- law
- social policy analysts (social science, public policy, statistics, evaluation)
- general (all disciplines).
The variety of work in DEEWR is enormous and most graduates will undertake placements in three different areas of the department, so they will have the opportunity to experience and enjoy areas of work they might not have otherwise considered.
The majority of graduate positions are in National Office (Canberra), however some positions will be offered in our state offices. To be eligible for the Graduate Program, graduates must be willing to relocate to Canberra or the relevant state office (normally the capital city in that state or territory).
Applicants must have completed, or be due to complete, their undergraduate qualification by the commencement of the program. Applicants do not require an HD average. While academic ability is considered, selection is based on a range of factors throughout the recruitment process (including application, responses to selection criteria, work sample assessment, psychometric testing and interview).
For graduates in the general stream, we are looking for teamwork, motivation, problem-solving ability and flexibility or adaptability. For the specialist streams (accounting, economics, IT, legal and social policy analysts), we are looking for teamwork, motivation, problem-solving ability and some technical skills.
No. All graduates are selected on their capabilities and demonstrated competence against the selection criteria. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, ethnicity or disability. We select candidates based on merit.
Yes. An Australian Government medical clearance is a standard condition of employment in the Australian Public Service. This clearance confirms that you are fit to work in DEEWR. Only those successful in the final recruitment stage need to undergo a medical check.
Yes. If you have made a previous application to either DEWR or DEST, you are able to apply for the 2009 DEEWR Graduate Program.
Yes. All graduates are able to apply for more than one stream, however candidates will need to fill out an individual application form for each stream and meet the relevant qualification and skills requirements.
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Please log into your account and withdraw your application online or email graduates@deewr.gov.au and we will withdraw your application on your behalf.
In 2009 we will recruit a large number of graduates.