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- Agriculture
- Arts and Humanities
- Banking and Finance
- Business and Commerce
- Communications
- Compliance
- Computer Science
- Construction
- Consulting
- Data Science and Analytics
- Design and User Experience
- Economics
- Education
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- Law
- Management
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- Mathematics
- Media and Advertising
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The NSW Government Virtual Internship Program allows students to gain insight into the experience of working as a graduate in NSW Government.
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- Media and Advertising
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The NSW Government Virtual Internship Program allows students to gain insight into the experience of working as a graduate in NSW Government.
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- Sydney
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- Mathematics
- Media and Advertising
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Hires applicants with degrees in
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- Fast Moving Consumer Goods
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- Darwin
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Hires applicants with degrees in
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- Arts and Humanities
- Aviation
- Banking and Finance
- Business and Commerce
- Communications
- Compliance
- Computer Science
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- Economics
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- Health
- Health Policy, Promotion and Administration
- Horticulture
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- Human Resources
- Industrial Design
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- Mining Oil and Gas
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Develop the skills to launch your career in the professional workforce.
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Available locations
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- Canberra
- Darwin
- Hobart
- Melbourne
- Perth
- Sydney
Hires applicants with degrees in
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- Actuarial Studies
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- Agriculture
- Architecture
- Arts and Humanities
- Aviation
- Banking and Finance
- Business and Commerce
- Communications
- Compliance
- Computer Science
- Construction
- Consulting
- Customer Service
- Cyber Security
- Data Science and Analytics
- Defence
- Design and User Experience
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Engineering Aerospace/Aeronautical
- Engineering Chemical/Processing
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- Engineering Electrical
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- Engineering Geotechnical
- Engineering Mechanical
- Engineering Mechatronics
- Engineering Mining
- Engineering Petroleum
- Engineering Software
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- Exercise Physiology
- Fast Moving Consumer Goods
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- Funds Management
- Geology
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- Health Policy, Promotion and Administration
- Horticulture
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- Human Resources
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- Mathematics
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- Medical and Biomedical Science
- Mining Oil and Gas
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- Property
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- Radiography and Medical Imaging
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Discover the critical role of cyber security with one of the world's leading financial institutions.
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Hires applicants with degrees in
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- Fast Moving Consumer Goods
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Discover the role data plays for one of the world's leading financial institutions.
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Hires applicants with degrees in
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- Computer Science
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- Economics
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- Engineering Aerospace/Aeronautical
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- Engineering Electrical
- Engineering Environmental
- Engineering Geotechnical
- Engineering Mechanical
- Engineering Mechatronics
- Engineering Mining
- Engineering Petroleum
- Engineering Software
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- Exercise Physiology
- Fast Moving Consumer Goods
- Food Technology
- Funds Management
- Geology
- Government
- Health
- Health Policy, Promotion and Administration
- Horticulture
- Hospitality, Sports and Tourism
- Human Resources
- Industrial Design
- Information Systems
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- Intelligence
- Investment Banking
- Journalism
- Law
- Logistics and Supply Chain
- Management
- Marketing and Sales
- Mathematics
- Media and Advertising
- Medical and Biomedical Science
- Mining Oil and Gas
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Operations
- Pharmacy and Pharmacology
- Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Planning and Surveying
- Procurement
- Project Management
- Property
- Psychology, Counselling and Social Work
- Radiography and Medical Imaging
- Recruitment
- Research and Development
- Retail
- Science
- Speech Pathology
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- Utilities
Develop the skills to launch your career in the professional workforce.
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- Regional Tasmania
- Regional Victoria
- Regional Western Australia
- Sydney
Hires applicants with degrees in
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- Agriculture
- Architecture
- Arts and Humanities
- Aviation
- Banking and Finance
- Business and Commerce
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- Compliance
- Computer Science
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- Customer Service
- Cyber Security
- Data Science and Analytics
- Defence
- Design and User Experience
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Engineering Aerospace/Aeronautical
- Engineering Chemical/Processing
- Engineering Civil/Structural
- Engineering Electrical
- Engineering Environmental
- Engineering Geotechnical
- Engineering Mechanical
- Engineering Mechatronics
- Engineering Mining
- Engineering Petroleum
- Engineering Software
- Environment
- Exercise Physiology
- Fast Moving Consumer Goods
- Food Technology
- Funds Management
- Geology
- Government
- Health
- Health Policy, Promotion and Administration
- Horticulture
- Hospitality, Sports and Tourism
- Human Resources
- Industrial Design
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- Intelligence
- Investment Banking
- Journalism
- Law
- Logistics and Supply Chain
- Management
- Marketing and Sales
- Mathematics
- Media and Advertising
- Medical and Biomedical Science
- Mining Oil and Gas
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Operations
- Pharmacy and Pharmacology
- Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Planning and Surveying
- Procurement
- Project Management
- Property
- Psychology, Counselling and Social Work
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- Melbourne
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- Sydney
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Government Internships and Vacation Programs
Government Internships and Vacation Programs
The public service is one of the largest employers in Australia, providing jobs to 18% of the nation’s working population. The diversity of departments within Federal and State administration, and the range of government-owned organisations and commissioning bodies, ensure that public service is a viable option to consider for students of all disciplines – from arts and science to business and IT. Those wishing to build their career in government before they graduate, or those simply wanting a taste of what government work is actually like, should consider applying for one of the many internships and vacation programs offered by the government and its various bodies.
Depending on their interest students may gain experience in one of the Federal government’s many departments – working in the Office of the Attorney General or the Prime Minister and Cabinet; or within the departments of Agriculture, Communication, Defence, Education, Environment, Finance, Foreign Affairs & Trade, Health, Immigration & Border Protection, Industry, Infrastructure & Regional Development, Social Services or Treasury. Alternatively they could apply for a position in State Government, (or even seek work experience at their local council).
Vacation Programs
Vacation programs are extended internships (ranging from 4-12 weeks depending on department) offered to students who have completed at least a year of study. Usually these will take place in the summer, during December through February. Successful performance in a summer vacation program means an almost certain placement in a graduate program. Vacation work is relevant, interesting and challenging – students are expected to shoulder real responsibility and contribute meaningfully to the administrative or research role of their department. In addition they may get to travel, network and socialise within their branch.
While there are many perks about working for the government, and getting a vacation placement tends to be easier than for a major company, the downside is that vacation work is location-based, meaning that certain Federal vacation programs may be limited to people living in Canberra (or interstate applicants will have to travel there at their own expense), and certain State Governments will have more opportunities available than others (e.g. the NSW government compared with the Tasmanian government). Also, the amount of positions offered each year depends on the incumbent government’s stance on jobs in the public service.
Although it is sometimes the perception that government vacation programs are inferior experiences to commercial vacation programs, government vacation programs compete with the best of commercial opportunities. In particular, the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development stands out in terms of quality – ranked 9th in the country by Australian interns, according to the AAGE ranking 2014.
For more information on the differences between internships and vacation programs, and for tips on how to successfully apply to these programs, check out our general internships and vacation programs guide.
More information about graduate programs in government and public service can be found here.
