Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts
0 opportunities
Australia
1001-5,000 employees
Company Overview
Website: https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/department/careers/graduate
Our work connects and enriches every Australian community, underpins our economy and society, and empowers our regions. We provide policy advice and deliver programs, projects and services in the infrastructure, transport, communications, sport and arts sectors, supporting our regions and territories.
Why work with us?
We offer rewarding and meaningful careers where you can help plan for the global digital economy, create the transport and telecommunications systems of tomorrow, and help build a thriving sport sector. You can also help empower our regional communities, promote our vibrant arts sector or protect and celebrate the culture, heritage and languages of First Nations people.
Our breadth of work provides unmatched opportunities to apply your subject matter expertise while discovering new interests across our diverse portfolio.
Our people feel a sense of belonging and our collaborative and supportive culture fosters high performing teams where you are valued for your skills, experiences and point of view.
Our priorities
- Transport connectivity—Supporting an efficient, sustainable, competitive, accessible, safe and secure transport system for all transport users through infrastructure investment, regulation and safety investigations.
- Regional development—Strengthening the sustainability, capacity and diversity of Australia's cities and regions including northern Australia, through facilitating local partnerships between all levels of government and local communities; investment in infrastructure and measures that stimulate economic growth; and providing grants and financial assistance.
- Territories—Supporting good governance and service delivery in the Australian territories.
- Sport—Building a thriving sport system to support healthy, active, connected communities and harnessing the once-in-a-generation opportunity of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games to bring social and economic benefits to Australia.
- Communications connectivity—Promoting an innovative and competitive communications sector so all Australians can realise the full potential of digital technologies and communications services.
- Creativity and culture—Promoting participation in, and access to, Australia's arts and culture through developing and supporting cultural expression.
Application Process
Application need to be made during the application window, directly via our careers website.
- Upload your resume and academic transcript.
- Complete a 500‑word motivational response
- If shortlisted, complete:
- Work Sample Task – written responses to a graduate‑level task.
- Video Questions – recorded interview answers.
- If selected, attend a 3‑hour online session including:
- Group exercise with other candidates.
- One‑on‑one interview with departmental staff.
- We may contact your two nominated referees.
- Ensure they are aware they could be contacted.
- First‑round offers issued 2–3 weeks after the final VAC.
- A merit pool may be used for additional offers.
- Unsuccessful candidates notified via email, with the option to request feedback.
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