Department of Industry, Science and Resources
2022 STEM Stream (Jan 2022)
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- $68,436
- 30-40 vacancies
- Apply by 12 Apr 2021
- Start date 31 Jan 2022
About our Graduate Development Program
The Graduate Development Program (GDP) at the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources (the department) is a great way to start your career, not only in the Australian Public Service (APS) but in a department that values a strong culture of inclusion, diversity, respect and embraces the unique skills and qualities of our employees. Our program is based in Canberra and will commence in early February 2022.
We accept all disciplines of study and have numerous opportunities available to use your skills, knowledge and experience.
We value people who have strong communication, teamwork, research and analysis skills, who are adaptable and who show initiative and judgment. Prior work experience including volunteering, internships or community engagement is all a bonus!
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Stream
This is the second year the department is leading the graduate recruitment for STEM qualified graduates for the Australian Government. By applying for the STEM Stream, you are not only applying for a role as a graduate at the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, but you will also be considered for graduate STEM positions in other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies.
To be eligible for the STEM stream, the department is looking for graduates with a Major in:
- Science,
- Technology,
- Engineering, and/or
- Mathematics
Graduates in this stream will have the opportunity to work in one of many APS departments and agencies, including:
Australians Communication and Media Authority
- Australian Fisheries Management Authority
- Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
- Civil Aviation Safety Authority
- Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
- Department of Home Affairs
- Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
- Safe Work Australia
- The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
- National Indigenous Australians Agency
Additionally, some of the work STEM graduates may be able to experience include:
- Women in STEM
- international and national space negotiations and agreements
- earth observations
- robotics
- neuromorphic engineering
- chemical and biological analysis
- electro technology
Reviews
As a graduate I've had 3 rotations. Each rotation was different. My first rotation was a laboratory based role which varied day to day. The things I were doing consisted of preparing to do tests and analysis in the laboratory, calculating results and writing up reports. Some days I would also be preparing for student engagements and participating in external stakeholder meetings. My second rotation looked into developing promotional material for the laboratory, highlighting new services that we can provide during our stakeholder meetings. My final rotation looked more into how policy and government work within the department. Focusing more on development of useful documents, drafting up documents for managers, and being involved in meetings concerning the work that I was undertaking. During the program I would also sporadically work on the Graduate Major Project that is assigned yearly for graduates to work on an emerging policy area. My tasks consisted of desktop researching, stakeholder engagements, weekly meetings with my project team and reporting writing.
A lot of pretty straight forward draft advice type work
I am a Graduate so my role is to support my supervisor and team achieve policy outcomes. I do a lot of desk top research, inbox monitoring, drafting policy documents and attending team meetings
About the employer
Department of Industry, Science and Resources
3.9
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Government & Public Service
The Graduate Development Program offers an opportunity to work in a department that supports economic growth and job creation for all Australians.
Pros and cons of working at Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Pros
Every team I've been a part of have been very friendly - there is a culture of wanting to care and support each other, especially new people.
Working at DISR is a unique opportunity to learn how government functions in a practical and meaningful manner, engaging with stakeholders and getting real world experience.
There is a lot of focus on trying to produce really good science and research in Australia.
The areas of the Department do genuinely value and appreciate grads - I've found them to be welcoming, helpful, understanding, and kind.
The diversity of portfolios in the department allows me to have a look a variety of areas that Government can look over. Colleagues are friendly and supportive in my self-development journey.
Cons
Currently hugely under resourced, with people moving in and out of teams. Workloads are higher and people are more stressed at the moment, meaning there's been a drop in the quality of work.
Lack of communication, particularly in the graduate program.
Training can sometimes be late, unapplicable to work or provide little value.
Pay and lack of guidance.
The division I'm working in doesn't feel like it is a part of the department, so I often feel like there is a whole social connection missing between the technical work of the laboratory and the corporate office.