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Department of Industry, Science and Resources

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  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

STEM Stream Graduate Program null

Sydney, NSW

Opportunity Expired

The Australian Public Service (APS) is looking for graduates with qualifications in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Graduate Job
Number of Vacancies
40-60
Salary
AUD 70,489

15.4% Superannuation. Specific conditions will vary based on placement agency.

Application dates

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
B
Accounting
Commerce
Finance
Actuarial Studies
Business
Business Administration
International Business
Management
Office Studies
Project Management
Event Management
Economics
Human Resources
Hospitality Management
Retail & Merchandising
Tourism
Marketing & Advertising
Public Relations
Transport, Logistics & Procurement
C
Communication
Media Studies
Fashion Design
Film & TV
Fine Arts
Graphic Design & Visual Arts
Creative Writing
Journalism
Music
Performing Arts
Photography
Creative Arts (all other)
Animation, Visual Effects & Post Production
E
Aerospace Engineering
Air Traffic Control
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Aircraft Operation & Aviation
Automotive & Transport Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering & Construction
Communications Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Engineering Management
Environmental Engineering
Fire & Safety Engineering
Geomatic Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Marine Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mathematics & Statistics
Mechanical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Renewable Energy Engineering
Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering
Engineering & Mathematics (all other)
Geotechnical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
I
Artificial Intelligence
Bioinformatics
Computer Graphics & Animation
Computer Science (all other)
Computer Systems and Networks
Cyber Security
Data Science
Programming & Software Engineering
Video Game Development
Design & User Experience
M
Audiology
Speech Pathology
Biomedical Science
Chiropractic & Osteopathy
Dentistry & Dental Science
Exercise & Sports Science
Health Administration
Addiction Medicine
Anaesthesia
Dermatology
Emergency Medicine
General Practice
Intensive Care Medicine
Medical Administration
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Occupational & Environmental Medicine
Ophthalmology
Paediatrics & Child Health
Pain Medicine
Palliative Medicine
Pathology
Physician
Psychiatry
Public Health Medicine
Radiation Oncology
Radiology
Rehabilitation Medicine
Sexual Health Medicine
Sport & Exercise Medicine
Surgery
Naturopathy, Acupuncture & Complementary Medicine
Aged Care Nursing
Community Nursing
Critical Care Nursing
Family & Child Health Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Nursing (all other)
Midwifery
Nutrition & Dietetics
Occupational Therapy
Optometry, Ophthalmology & Orthoptics
Paramedic Science
Pharmacy & Pharmacology
Massage Therapy
Physiotherapy
Rehabilitation Therapies
Podiatry
Environmental Health
Epidemiology
Health Promotion
Human Movement
Indigenous Health
Public Health (all other)
Occupational Health & Safety
Radiography
Medical & Health Sciences (all other)
Medical Technology
Counselling
Psychology
S
Agribusiness
Agricultural Science
Aquaculture & Fisheries
Viticulture
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Ecology & Evolution
Environmental Studies
Forestry Studies
Parks & Wildlife Management
Food Science
Forensic Science
Genetics
Geology
Laboratory Technology
Marine Science
Physics
Veterinary Science
Sciences (all other)
Spatial Science

Hiring criteria

OPTION A

Entry Pathway

OR

OPTION B

Bachelor degree in a STEM field

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Working rights

Australia

  • Australian Citizen
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The Department of Industry, Science and Resources (the department) is partnered with the Australian Public Services Commission to lead the recruitment process for the Australian Government Graduate โ€“ STEM Stream. This offers candidates with a Major in Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics, the opportunity to be considered for a role as a graduate within a growing number of Australian Public Service (APS) agencies who participate in the program.

We offer a number of exclusive STEM focused events and networking opportunities throughout the year to successful participants. Previous events include trips to GeoScience Australia, CSIRO, Parkes Observatory and we intend to expand these trips across Australia.

We value people who have strong communication, teamwork, research and analysis skills, who are adaptable and show initiative and judgment.

Graduates in this stream will have the opportunity to work in one of many APS departments and agencies. If you are successful, you will be offered a job to start in one of the following departments or agencies in 2024:

  • Department of The Treasury
  • Australia Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre
  • Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
  • Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
  • Department of Industry, Science & Resources
  • Department of Defence
  • Tourism Australia 
  • Department of Finance
  • Bureau of Meteorology
  • Services Australia
  • Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
  • Murrayโ€“Darling Basin Authority
  • Australian National Audit Office
  • Department of Education
  • Department of Home Affairs
  • Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
  • Australian Communications and Media Authority
  • Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
  • Australian Fisheries Management Authority

Additionally, some of the work STEM graduates may be able to experience include:

  • advancing women in STEM strategy
  • international and national space negotiations and agreements
  • earth observations
  • robotics
  • neuromorphic engineering
  • chemical and biological analysis
  • electro technology
  • genomics
  • cyber security
  • technology and programming
  • software engineering
  • geophysics
  • spatial analysis

Hiring criteria

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

OPTION A

Entry Pathway
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Bachelor or higher
Study Field
B
Accounting
Commerce
Finance
Actuarial Studies
Business
Business Administration
Event Management
International Business
Management
Office Studies
Economics
Human Resources
Hospitality Management
Retail & Merchandising
Tourism
C
Animation, Visual Effects & Post Production
Communication
Media Studies
Creative Arts (all other)
Fashion Design
Film & TV
Fine Arts
E
Aerospace Engineering
Air Traffic Control
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Aircraft Operation & Aviation
Automotive & Transport Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering & Construction
Communications Engineering
S
Agribusiness
Agricultural Science
Aquaculture & Fisheries
Viticulture
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Ecology & Evolution
T
Automotive
Bricklaying & Stonemasonry
Building
Carpentry
Electrical
Flooring, Plastering & Tiling
OR

OPTION B

Bachelor degree in a STEM field
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Bachelor or higher
Study Field
I
Artificial Intelligence
Bioinformatics
Computer Graphics & Animation
Computer Science (all other)
Computer Systems and Networks
Cyber Security
M
Audiology
Speech Pathology
Biomedical Science
Chiropractic & Osteopathy
Dentistry & Dental Science
Exercise & Sports Science
Health Administration
S
Agribusiness
Agricultural Science
Aquaculture & Fisheries
Viticulture
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Ecology & Evolution
E
Aerospace Engineering
Air Traffic Control
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Aircraft Operation & Aviation
Automotive & Transport Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering & Construction
Communications Engineering

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

country
eligibility

Australia

Australia

Australian Citizen


Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories
DISR values its amazing working environment and offers opportunities for everyone to be involved, learn and grow, and offers alternative streams for people of different backgrounds.

Nathan David Howse

  • Graduate stories
The coolest thing about my job is producing meaningful work and seeing the impact it has on other people. The people and the social network of graduates in the department are also great.

Patrick Chen