ACMA Graduate Programs

Shape your future in a fast-moving environment, in areas that matter.

The ACMA is an independent statutory agency responsible for the regulation of broadcasting, radiocommunications, telecommunications and some online content.

The purpose of the ACMA is to maximise the economic and social benefits of communications and media for Australia.
We do this by fostering a communications and media environment that balances the needs of industry and the Australian community through regulation, education and advice. We provide consumer and audience safeguards, undertake compliance monitoring, investigations and enforcement, manage Australia’s spectrum and respond to changes in our environment by promoting ft-for-purpose regulatory frameworks.

By engaging with consumers, industry and government to shape and apply the regulatory framework in the public interest, the ACMA promotes an innovative communications and media sector.

This work underpins our vision: a connected, informed, entertained Australia.

Our mission is to engage with consumers, industry and government to shape and apply our regulatory frameworks.
To do this, we need to have the right people, with the right skills, in the right roles, at the right time—both now and into the future.

The ACMA offers an exciting opportunity in either our generalist or engineering streams. Generalist opportunities are in our Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra offices and engineering opportunities are located in our Canberra and Melbourne offices.

As a small agency, the ACMA offers a personalised program with practical, hands-on experience and support throughout your graduate year.

THE GRADUATE PROGRAM

Our graduate program runs for a duration of 11-months and includes:

• placement in a CBD office location in Sydney, Melbourne or Canberra
• two rewarding rotations to develop your capabilities and broaden your understanding of the agency
• starting salary of $64,691 (APS 3) with advancement upon completion
• generous leave conditions and employer superannuation contributions
• flexible working conditions
• participation in the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) Graduate Development Program, which includes travel to Canberra
• a positive network of supervisors, mentoring by senior staff and guidance from a workplace buddy
• a dedicated graduate coordinator
• assistance with relocation costs if moving interstate for a placement.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for graduates with relevant qualifications to participate in the generalist stream:

• data/analytics
• finance
• risk management
• ICT
• human resources
• research.

We are also seeking graduates from engineering degrees to take part in the engineering stream.

You will be required to provide personal information to verify your eligibility, as well as an 800-word statement outlining your skills, knowledge and experience in response to the selection criteria. You will also be asked to upload your resume and academic transcript.

The assessment process includes online behavioural and cognitive assessments and attendance at an assessment centre for half a day in Sydney, Melbourne or Canberra. The dates for each assessment centre are listed below:

• Melbourne:    Monday 18 May 2020
• Sydney:         Wednesday 20 May 2020
• Canberra:      Monday 25 May 2020

Offers will be made to successful candidates in July 2020. All unsuccessful candidates will be notified and will be able to receive feedback if requested.

For further information, please contact Horizon One on 02 6189 1044 or [email protected]

The ACMA is dedicated to growing its diverse workforce of people with varying backgrounds, expertise and professional qualifications. We are seeking applications from candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or age, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, persons with disability, and people from culturally linguistic and diverse backgrounds.

To be eligible for the ACMA Graduate Program, you must:

• Be an Australian citizen at the time of application.
• Have completed a minimum of a bachelor degree by 31 December 2020. Your most recent degree must be no more than five years old on the date you lodge your application.
• Have maintained a credit average or equivalent throughout your undergraduate degree.
• Obtain and maintain a baseline security clearance.
• Be prepared to relocate to the location of the job offer—Sydney, Melbourne or Canberra.

Applications for the ACMA 2021 Graduate Program open Friday 6 March 2020. The deadline for applications is on Thursday 9 April 2020.

The dates for assessment centres are listed below (these are subject to change):

• Melbourne:    Monday 18 May 2020
• Sydney:         Wednesday 20 May 2020
• Canberra:      Monday 25 May 2020

If successful, the Graduate Program will commence on Monday 1 February 2021.