Graduate Program

About the PM&C Graduate Program

Ready to make an impact? Our 12-month graduate program puts you at the heart of government — supporting the Prime Minister, Cabinet, and senior leaders to improve live forall Australians

Based in Canberra, you will gain hands-on experience across policy, programs and national priorities. You will work on issues that matter ­­­— advance Australia's interests and keep our country safe and prosperous.

What makes our program unique?

• Three rotations across PM&C’s core areas and priority taskforces
• Real-world projects that influence decisions at the highest level
• Mentorship and networking with experienced leaders
• Learning and development to grow your skills fast

We’ll support you every step of the way—relocation assistance (including for dependants and pets), a buddy system, and a strong graduate community.

Where you could work

• Domestic policy: dvelop and coordinate policy solutions for Australia's key economic, social and environmental challenges including climate change, Commonwealth-state relations and the social impact investing.
• Government: Promote consistency across government and manage public ceremonies, national honours and official establishments.
• International policy and national security: Provide advice on national security issues and Australia’s international relations, supporting global and regional cooperation.
• Office for Women: Advance the Australian Government's commitment to gender equality as a national priority.
• Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government: Apply behavioural insights and rigorous evaluation to improve public policy and administration.
• Australian Government Consulting: deliver consulting services to APS agencies to solve complex challenges.
• Social policy: placing Australians at the centre of policy and service delivery, focusing on increasing the opportunities, independence and wellbeing of vulnerable communities.
• Corporate: supporting PM&C’s internal functions including ministerial support, technology, finance, human resources, governance and audit.

You can learn more about PM&C’s areas of interest by reviewing our organisational chart.

Why join us?

We inveset in you — through immersive experiances, leadership and continuous learning. You will build confidence,  grow skills and bring fresh and diverse thinking to deliver the best outcomes for all Australians.

This is your chance to make a difference and start a career that matters.