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Department of Industry, Science and Resources

3.9
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Department of Industry, Science and Resources Graduate Programs & Internships

  • Government & Public Service

The Department of Industry, Science & Resources Story

As an employer of choice, the department value the different skills, knowledge and perspectives our employees bring. We're committed to giving everyone an equal opportunity to participate, contribute and progress.

The department works to ensure that it:

  • boosts Australia's competitiveness and economic transformation by backing business, science, innovation and investment
  • delivers policies and programs to reduce emissions, increase renewable energy uptake and help Australia adapt to climate change
  • relies on building strong relationships between businesses, entrepreneurs, employees, the science community, government, regulators and international partners

Recruitment Process

Applications will open on Monday, 6 March and close on Sunday, 16 April 2023.

Candidates can expect to participate in the following recruitment activities:

  • submitting a one-page pitch and a recent CV
  • an online personality and cognitive assessment
  • a written task
  • a behavioural interview
  • referee checks
  • an additional short phone or video interview for those applying through specialist streams (if applicable)

Remuneration & Career Growth

The GDP gives you an opportunity to build and embed the skills you have gained during university through work that directly benefits Australians.

The GDP offers:

  • A structured 12-month training and development program 
  • Opportunity to contribute to the creating a better future for community the APS serves
  • Competitive remuneration with 37.5-hour work week 
  • Access to flexible work arrangements
  • Multiple work placements to experience diverse roles and responsibilities across the department
  • Commencement as an APS 3 with a starting salary of $70,489 plus 15.4% superannuation
  • Advancement to APS 5 (current salary of $80,250 plus 15.4% superannuation) once you successfully complete the program
  • Dedicated graduate support team with mentoring opportunities with senior executive staff 
  • Exclusive networking events
  • Relocation assistance for eligible graduates. 

Graduate Reviews

Overall Score
3.9
Overall score based on 15 reviews
They Score Best in…
8.0
Culture
7.5
Diversity
7.6
Satisfaction
7.9
Office Work Environment
8.0
Culture
7.5
Diversity
7.6
Satisfaction
7.9
Office Work Environment
What Graduates Say About Them
  • Every team I've been a part of have been very friendly - there is a culture of wanting to care and support each other, especially new people.
  • Working at DISR is a unique opportunity to learn how government functions in a practical and meaningful manner, engaging with stakeholders and getting real world experience.
  • There is a lot of focus on trying to produce really good science and research in Australia.
  • The areas of the Department do genuinely value and appreciate grads - I've found them to be welcoming, helpful, understanding, and kind.
  • The diversity of portfolios in the department allows me to have a look a variety of areas that Government can look over. Colleagues are friendly and supportive in my self-development journey.
  • Currently hugely under resourced, with people moving in and out of teams. Workloads are higher and people are more stressed at the moment, meaning there's been a drop in the quality of work.
  • Lack of communication, particularly in the graduate program.
  • Training can sometimes be late, unapplicable to work or provide little value.
  • Pay and lack of guidance.
  • The division I'm working in doesn't feel like it is a part of the department, so I often feel like there is a whole social connection missing between the technical work of the laboratory and the corporate office.
All reviews

Jobs & Opportunities

Locations With Jobs & Opportunities
  • Canberra, Regional NSW, Regional Victoria, Regional Queensland
Hiring candidates with qualifications in
B
Business & Management
C
Creative Arts
E
Engineering & Mathematics
H
Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
I
IT & Computer Science
L
Law, Legal Studies & Justice
M
Medical & Health Sciences
P
Property & Built Environment
S
Sciences
T
Teaching & Education

Graduate Success Stories

  • Graduate stories
The coolest thing about my job is producing meaningful work and seeing the impact it has on other people. The people and the social network of graduates in the department are also great.

Patrick Chen

Data Graduate
  • Graduate stories
The coolest thing about my job is producing meaningful work and seeing the impact it has on other people. The people and the social network of graduates in the department are also great.

Patrick Chen

Data Graduate
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  • Graduate stories
DISR values its amazing working environment and offers opportunities for everyone to be involved, learn and grow, and offers alternative streams for people of different backgrounds.

Nathan David Howse

Operational Policy and Practice Taskforce, Anti-Dumping Commission
  • Graduate stories
DISR values its amazing working environment and offers opportunities for everyone to be involved, learn and grow, and offers alternative streams for people of different backgrounds.

Nathan David Howse

Operational Policy and Practice Taskforce, Anti-Dumping Commission
Read full story
  • Graduate stories
The coolest thing about my job is producing meaningful work and seeing the impact it has on other people. The people and the social network of graduates in the department are also great.

Patrick Chen

Data Graduate
  • Graduate stories
The coolest thing about my job is producing meaningful work and seeing the impact it has on other people. The people and the social network of graduates in the department are also great.

Patrick Chen

Data Graduate
Read full story
  • Graduate stories
DISR values its amazing working environment and offers opportunities for everyone to be involved, learn and grow, and offers alternative streams for people of different backgrounds.

Nathan David Howse

Operational Policy and Practice Taskforce, Anti-Dumping Commission
  • Graduate stories
DISR values its amazing working environment and offers opportunities for everyone to be involved, learn and grow, and offers alternative streams for people of different backgrounds.

Nathan David Howse

Operational Policy and Practice Taskforce, Anti-Dumping Commission
Read full story
All graduate success stories (7)

A Day In The Life Of

  • Day in the life

Patrick Chen

Data Graduate
Graduate training begins in part two of our project management workshop. In this training, we learn how to manage a project in two parts, both are relatively practical, and I found it quite useful. This training was also organised to prepare us for the Major Project we are undertaking.
  • Day in the life

Patrick Chen

Data Graduate
Graduate training begins in part two of our project management workshop. In this training, we learn how to manage a project in two parts, both are relatively practical, and I found it quite useful. This training was also organised to prepare us for the Major Project we are undertaking.
Read full story
  • Day in the life

Nathan David Howse

Graduate Policy Officer
I have been working on projects relating to Indigenous engagement, such as the National Reconciliation Week Market Day DISR hosted and using this experience towards making a NAIDOC week market event that will be even better than the last.
  • Day in the life

Nathan David Howse

Graduate Policy Officer
I have been working on projects relating to Indigenous engagement, such as the National Reconciliation Week Market Day DISR hosted and using this experience towards making a NAIDOC week market event that will be even better than the last.
Read full story
  • Day in the life

Patrick Chen

Data Graduate
Graduate training begins in part two of our project management workshop. In this training, we learn how to manage a project in two parts, both are relatively practical, and I found it quite useful. This training was also organised to prepare us for the Major Project we are undertaking.
  • Day in the life

Patrick Chen

Data Graduate
Graduate training begins in part two of our project management workshop. In this training, we learn how to manage a project in two parts, both are relatively practical, and I found it quite useful. This training was also organised to prepare us for the Major Project we are undertaking.
Read full story
  • Day in the life

Nathan David Howse

Graduate Policy Officer
I have been working on projects relating to Indigenous engagement, such as the National Reconciliation Week Market Day DISR hosted and using this experience towards making a NAIDOC week market event that will be even better than the last.
  • Day in the life

Nathan David Howse

Graduate Policy Officer
I have been working on projects relating to Indigenous engagement, such as the National Reconciliation Week Market Day DISR hosted and using this experience towards making a NAIDOC week market event that will be even better than the last.
Read full story
All day in the life stories (6)

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