Australian Government Graduate Program Directory Profiles

The DTA Graduate Program provides significant opportunities for new public servants to gain insight into working in government.

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As an Electrical Engineering Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), my daily duties will vary depending on the role I am posted into.

Providing secretariat support for this division was a really exciting piece of work to be involved in and a fantastic introduction to policy work.

My DFAT graduate role has been my dream opportunity. I get to balance my skills in data analytics with my passion for foreign policy.

I love knowing that my work and the work of the agency is directly benefitting a cause I am passionate about. The people are also really great at the agency.

Going into this program I thought I would only be learning the mechanical aspect of rail (anything moving) but this is far from the truth

It’s so great to see such a diverse set of people working together towards a common purpose, and being supported by the agency.