• APS 4 (Training Broadband) $80,371 - $87,496 per annum plus superannuation
• People, Property and Security Division
• Canberra, ACT,Melbourne, VIC

• Grow Your Career in Economics
• Combine Research and Policy
• Join a supportive team applying economic analysis to real world policy challenges.

Why YOU are important to us and what impact will you have on the Graduate Development Program: ABARES stream and the department's goal.

The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) is a research bureau within the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF). The ABARES Stream is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of research and policy, applying what you have learnt at university or the workplace to interesting and challenging problems.

The research part of ABARES means you will apply what you have learnt at university or the workplace to interesting and challenging problems.

The policy part of our work means that you will collaborate with colleagues in DAFF and other departments, helping to shape Australian Government policies to improve the wellbeing of Australians. ABARES provides the opportunity to work on some of the biggest challenges facing Australian agriculture, from increased global trade protectionism to the design of biodiversity and carbon markets.

The Program

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s (DAFF) Graduate Development Program is a structured, 12 month program designed to support graduates as they build capability, gain practical experience, and establish their careers in the APS. The program combines meaningful work with formal learning and development, mentoring, and 3 workplace rotations, enabling graduates to develop a strong understanding of the department’s work while contributing to real outcomes from day one.

Key features of the program include:

• Program duration: A 12 month program, running from February to February.

• Workplace rotations: Graduates complete 3 workplace rotations across different functions and divisions within the department, providing broad exposure and diverse experience.

At ABARES, ideas matter and, as a graduate, your existing skills and perspectives will be valued from day one. Through DAFF's structured Graduate Development Program, you will be supported in an engaging and challenging environment designed to help you build capability, broaden your experience, and progress your career.

This is where you play an important role.

Our graduates come from a broad range of backgrounds, study areas and life experiences. We are interested in high achieving and motivated graduate and early career economists, mathematicians, statisticians, computer scientists and physicists. Applicants do not need to have a background or experience in agriculture, fisheries or forestry industries.

As a graduate in the ABARES Stream you will:

• Collaborate: Work as part of a proactive and integrated research team.
• Research and analysis: Provide evidence and advice to support policy and industry decision making.
• Develop Skills: Enhance your abilities through formal and on-the-job training activities.
• Learn: Participate in an in-house agricultural policy course taught by subject matter experts.
• Train: Receive training in writing, presentation, data analytics, and modelling.
• Engage: Get involved in ABARES seminars and conferences, including National Outlook.
• Rotate: Experience different roles through 3 workplace rotations within ABARES and the department, gaining a broad understanding of DAFF's work.
• Australian Graduate Development Program: Participate in the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) graduate events, enhance your expertise through formal training, complete the personalised graduate development program offered by the APS Academy, and build valuable connections within our ABARES and graduate networks.

Please note that the merit pool established through this selection process, which is valid for a period of eighteen months from the date the vacancy was advertised in the Public Service Gazette, may also be used to fill future ongoing vacancies in the branch where the duties are of a similar nature.

Who are we looking for:

We are interested in high achieving and motivated graduate and early career economists, mathematicians, statisticians, computer scientists and physicists. Applicants do not need to have a background or experience in agriculture, fisheries or forestry industries.

Our ideal candidate will:

• understand, interpret, and apply legislation, policies, guidelines, and codes of conduct with guidance and support
• work collaboratively as part of a team, contributing positively and learning from others
• build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the department
• remain open to new ideas, adapt to changing priorities, and share information to support team outcomes
• act in accordance with the APS Values and Code of Conduct, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and respect in the workplace
• demonstrate a willingness to learn and successfully complete the DAFF Graduate Development Program

VetPaths
The Australian Public Service (APS) values the unique skills, perspectives, and experiences that veterans gain during their Australian Defence Force (ADF) employment and encourage veterans to apply. Support may be available to veterans transitioning to meaningful APS careers through participation in VetPaths, which offers veterans an opportunity to participate in a six-month program offering formal learning and development, career mentoring and activities for wellness and peer support.