Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C)
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet 2021 Graduate Program
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- $60,000 - $64,999 / Year
- 30 vacancies
- Apply by 22 Apr 2020
About us – what we do
At the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, our focus, put in its simplest terms, is to find new ways to improve the lives of all Australians. We strive to provide fresh thinking and creative advice to government. We contribute ideas on the many and varied issues facing Australia, taking into consideration the views and opinions of a range of stakeholders across the private, public, not-for-profit and community sectors.
Our expertise spans, social and women's policy, economic and international policy, defence, national security and everything in between. With such diverse responsibilities, we can offer a large variety of opportunities.
About the program
The Graduate Program (Program) is a 12-month Program founded on flexibility and empowerment. Like University, you are provided the agency to navigate your own journey and experiences.
Key facts:
- The program is based in Canberra.
- Choose from the Generalist or Corporate Stream.
- The 'Choose Your Own Adventure' platform allows the freedom and flexibility to determine your rotations to better align with your capabilities and interests.
- A wide array of professional and personal development opportunities
- Our Mentor and buddy program will help support your transition into the public service and provide ongoing support throughout the program, and career.
- Work in our 'Working Your Way' environment where you will work flexibly and collaboratively with great technology, tools and systems.
Generalist Stream
For the curious mind, those who do not have the end goal in sight, but who seek to be inspired on their journey of discovery.
The Generalist Stream will take you on a journey of discovery as you explore and experience the wider work of the Department. You will have an open mind and will seek a deeper knowledge and understanding of the Department's key priorities including:
- Domestic, Economic and Social Policy
- National Security and International Policy
- Industry, Infrastructure and Environment
Corporate Stream
For individuals who like being a part of the big picture and are committed to their following their field of study from the lecture hall and into the workplace.
The Corporate Stream allows you to use your skillset and technical expertise to achieve outcomes and drive high quality services. You will be passionate about supporting the Department's enabling services and Government functions including:
- Human Resource Management
- Communications and Media
- Information Communication Technology (ICT)
- Financial Management
- Parliamentary, Cabinet and Ministerial Support
- Protocols and International Visits
Diversity
We are a workplace that respects and values diversity. We believe everyone has the right to feel valued, safe and included at work. The Department has a range of networks that employees can get involved in, including:
- Mara Network
- Ability Employee Network
- LGBTIQ+ Network
- Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Employee Network
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employee Network
- Women's Network
We encourage applications from people with diverse experience and backgrounds including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex people; Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people; mature age and people with a disability.
PM&C is proud to be a member of the Diversity Council of Australia, the Australian Network on Disability, and Pride in Diversity. We are also White Ribbon Accredited.
Reviews
Mostly engaging with stakeholders and other teams in the department
A day in the life of an Adviser at PM&C will involve working on several different work items, often to short timeframes. The work could include writing briefs for senior decision-makers to meeting, meeting with other agencies to discuss work progress, contributing to Cabinet processes, providing policy advice on your subject area to other internal teams, making corporate contributions through the PM&C Social Club or employee Networks, and working with highly intelligent and experienced colleagues from all walks of life.
Varied roles, but often similar basic tasks such as answering correspondence, responding to tight turnaround consults by other work areas, writing briefs for various classifications above you (director, (First) Assistant Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Secretary, Prime Minister, Assistant PM, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)), preparing meetings, research and analysis tasks, working toward long-term projects
About the employer
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C)
4.2
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Government & Public Service
We are the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, or PM&C for short. Our role is to provide fresh thinking and sound advice to government.
Pros and cons of working at Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C)
Pros
The best thing about PM&C is by far the visibility provided over the entire remit of Government work.
Being exposed to the Cabinet process, great people.
PM&C has an excellent culture which filters from senior leadership all the way to lower APS classifications.
Flexible working is supported, and many colleagues work their preferred hours, work from home at least one day per week, or have other arrangements.
The promotion opportunities at PM&C are various, and there are often internal EOIs going which allows everyone to move internally at will.
Cons
The turnaround time for pieces of work is often very short generally ranging from a fortnight to less than an hour.
PM&C owns very little policy and you will not develop experience in carrying a policy, project, or initiative from inception to implementation.
Having to relocate for it.
The speed interview stage was definitely the most challenging.
The pay might be considered a bit below market value for certain roles or work areas.