We are a national policy body responsible for driving improvements in work health and safety (WHS) policy and workers' compensation outcomes in Australia. We work in partnership with the Commonwealth, state and territory governments and employer and worker representatives on a range of policy, evidence and communication initiatives. The work we do has a big impact on the lives of 13.5 million working Australians and their families, as Australia continues to experience a decrease in workplace fatalities and injuries.
Located in the NISHI building in Canberra, we are an engaged workplace of around 100 employees that prides ourselves on our commitment to safety, diversity and inclusion. We provide generous terms and conditions, access to flexible working arrangements, a range of health and wellbeing initiatives and access to professional development. We also like to get involved and participate in a range of corporate and charitable activities.
We welcome graduates from multiple disciplines who are motivated to contribute to healthy and safe Australian workplaces. If you believe you could be a good fit within the Agency, then our graduate program is for you. This year we will be recruiting via multiple streams of the 2023 Australian Government Graduate Program (AGGP) including:
We may also run our own targeted recruitment process later in the year. We will update this page and our website with all of the details should this occur. If you have any queries in the meantime please email graduates@swa.gov.au.
Here are a few things you can expect in our graduate program:
Successful applicants outside of Canberra will be required to relocate by early January to commence the Program.
To be eligible for the program you must:
There is the option to commence employment earlier than the anticipated program start date by request.
Upon successful completion of the Program, Graduates may progress to the APS Level 5 within the Agency. Further broad banding opportunities may be available in the future.