Department of Home Affairs
About
On 20 December 2017 the Department of Home Affairs Graduates are provided with support through an
was established as a part of the Home Affairs Portfolio. orientation and induction program, a mentor, a range The Department of Home Affairs continues to deliver of Graduate events, access to health and wellbeing immigration and customs border policy functions programs, as well as a team of supervisors, mentors and previously delivered by the Department of Immigration program managers to assist and guide them. and Border Protection. It also includes national security,
emergency management and criminal justice functions Graduates also have exposure to Senior Executive Service from the Attorney-Generals Department; the Office of (SES) Officers and participate in internal and external Transport Security from the Department of Infrastructure activities and events such as the: and Regional Development; multicultural affairs from the - Secretary’s Book Club Department of Social Services; and the counter-terrorism - Graduate Project
coordination and cyber security policy functions from the - Refugee Week Grad Bake-off Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
What kind of work?
- APSC Graduate Events - Graduation Ceremony
There is a broad variety of work that can be undertaken You can find more information here:
by employees and graduates. Graduates can expect to https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers/ work in:
graduate-program
- Cyber security
Applications open in March each year for the following
- Business analysis - Project management
- Policy development and connection
year.
- Dealing with communications domestically and globally Fun Fact / Recent Project
Location
Global Business and Talent Attraction Taskforce
The Department of Home Affairs oversees the Global
Canberra (limited opportunities available in other capital Business and Talent Attraction Taskforce. The Taskforce cities)
offers a coordinated whole of nation suite of services
Graduate Opportunities
exceptionally talented individuals and successful high-
and a streamlined pathway to permanent residency for
The Department of Home Affairs offers a 12 month yield businesses interested in growing their success in graduate program. Graduates are given a range of Australia. A range of visas are available to help individuals interesting and challenging work, access to professional set up a business or invest in Australia, including the: development, support through various diversity networks - Global Talent Visa and rewarding professional relationships.
- Global Talent Employer Sponsored program
- Business Innovation and Investment program
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