2026 PM&C Graduate Program - Affirmative Measures Indigenous

Australian Government • Full-time • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia • A$ 74,007 - A$ 77,086 / year • 2w ago

About our team

Joining the PM&C team is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful and interesting work. At PM&C we deliver fresh thinking and advice on government activities, policies and programs to support Government to improve the lives of all Australians. We want people who can bring skills to tackle complex challenges in partnership with talented colleagues, leaders and the community.

Discover the breadth of PM&C’s work by exploring our latest corporate plan and visiting the what we do and a day in the life at PM&C pages of our website.

We value diversity and aim for our workforce to be reflective of the Australian community. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and skills, including from other sectors and / or lines of work, those living with disability, First Nations peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and culturally and linguistically diverse people. Visit the Inclusion and diversity pages of our website to find out how PM&C is working to strengthen the diversity of our workforce and build a culture that is safe, respectful and inclusive.

Working with PM&C is an opportunity to belong to a forward-thinking and inclusive workplace with access to a range of flexible work options that suit your needs and ours, such as work from home, part-time, varied work patterns, flex-time and time off in lieu. Receive great benefits, with annual pay increases and generous leave provisions (for example 4 weeks annual leave plus public holidays and Christmas closedown, 18 days personal/carers leave, 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers, cultural, ceremonial and NAIDOC leave) and continued professional development.

For further details on what makes PM&C a great place to work, visit the why work at PM&C page of our website.

Join us in shaping a brighter future for Australia.

What you’ll be doing

PM&C's 12-month Graduate Program offers hands on experience through multiple rotations across a range of business areas. Rotations may vary across policy areas, taskforces, corporate and governance teams. No one day is the same, the type of work you will do includes research, analysis, briefing, coordination, advice and support on policies and initiatives related to existing and emerging Government priorities.

You will be supported to rapidly develop the foundational skills, knowledge and networks needed to understand and contribute to PM&C and in the broader APS. This includes continued formal learning and networking both in your graduate group and beyond.

You will be part of experienced, collaborative and motivated teams. You will have a mentor and workplace buddy, and work with visionary and experienced leaders who encourage and support you to achieve your career ambitions. Many of whom were graduates themselves.

The opportunity to push yourself out of your comfort zone, take on new challenges and launch (or relaunch) your career. No matter your academic and life background, we want your unique and fresh thinking to tackle meaningful and complex challenges so that we can deliver the best outcomes for all Australians. For information, visit PM&C Graduate Program.

Why you’re the ideal candidate

PM&C employs graduates from a variety of academic disciplines with diverse experiences and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex people; Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people; and people with lived experience of disability.

To succeed, you need to be curious and driven to make a difference to Australia’s future. You can work independently and as part of a team, enjoy problem solving, collaborating, offer innovative and creative thinking, approaches and insights, and are committed to learning. Resilience is key as priorities often shift and you must be willing to adjust and embrace a range of opportunities. You understand how to draw on your strengths to navigate difficult or busy times at work.

For more information about the behaviours and characteristics required to succeed (hint- this will help you prepare if you progress to the assessment centre phase of recruitment), see the APS 3 PM&C Performance Model.

In line with our dedication to an inclusive and safe workplace culture we are seeking candidates who are respectful of people’s unique differences, backgrounds and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture) particularly when communicating and working together.

Flexibility arrangements

At PM&C we recognise the broad benefits of offering flexibility in how, when and where work is performed. We consider flexibility first from a starting position of ‘how can we make this work?’ and consider individual circumstances and operational requirements in making genuine attempts to establish mutually beneficial arrangements. Please reach out to the contact officer if you would like to explore what flexibility might look like for you, such as part-time work, variable start and finish times or working from home.

Eligibility

The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the 'Racial Discrimination Act 1975'. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people.

To be eligible to apply, you must:

Have completed at least a 3-year undergraduate bachelor degree obtaining a credit average within the last 8 years. All degrees must be complete by 31 December 2025 and be recognised in Australia.
Be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected) level security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.
Be an Australian Citizen at the closing date of application, unless exceptional circumstances apply
Be willing to relocate to Canberra to participate in the program.
Successful candidates will be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check, and a six-month probation period if new to the APS (or the balance of the six-month period if you have partially completed probation elsewhere in the APS).

How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you! Submit an online application through the Apply link by 09-Apr-2025 at 11:30pm AEST.