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Graduate program

If you are looking for a supportive environment in which to kick-start your career, then the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F) is for you!

With around 3000 people working at over 150 locations across the state, career opportunities in primary industries are as vast as Queensland's forests and waters - and the good news is we're looking for the right people to help us build a profitable and sustainable future for the state's $11 billion primary industries sector.

As an economic development agency, DPI&F provides a progressive workplace with a commitment to strengthening the market-led development and export culture for Queensland's primary industries.

Each year, around March and October, DPI&F's Graduate Recruitment Program offers a number of placements across a range of disciplines including:

• science
• environmental science
• agriculture/horticulture
• business
• commerce
• public policy and government.

We offer graduates a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where you can learn new skills, participate in an exciting range of projects and work in unique locations throughout Queensland.

As a DPI&F graduate officer, you will have a chance to make important contributions to Queensland's primary industries and regional Queensland. At the same time, you will develop job skills and build knowledge and experience through an intensive 12-month professional development program.

The program is focused on providing you with skills and experience to support your career goals. It includes:

• departmental induction
• a policy development program
• introduction to machinery of government
• public sector writing skills
• introduction to project management
• mentoring by a senior employee
• personal development
• presentation skills
• career management
• cross-cultural awareness
• participation in a learning group which includes a joint project
• a range of online training courses
• the option for short-term work rotations in a variety of departmental workplaces.

Progression opportunities

The DPI&F Professional Progression Scheme is a process of internal promotion that recognises and rewards outstanding achievement and performance of eligible professional staff within DPI&F. In this scheme, a panel review is used to assess achievement and performance for officers who wish to be considered for progression.

Values

DPI&F values capture how we work together. They guide our decision making and benefit our staff, clients and the Queensland community.

• We work together as one DPI&F.
• We are committed to profitable primary industries for Queensland.
• We deliver what we promise.
• We demonstrate leadership and innovation.
• We build effective relationships with our stakeholders and each other.

Our code of conduct details our values, expectations and employee conduct in the workplace.

As part of the program, graduates will:

• be offered a permanent position within the department
• participate in a 12-month development program introducing you to project management, public administration, career management, machinery of government and a formal leadership program
• take part in one or two rotations (optional) throughout the department in the first year
• participate in short-term regional or metropolitan placement in at least one location other than your regular workplace (optional) - offering insight and experience across the department
• be offered an attractive remuneration package ($40,958 - $52,421).

To be eligible you must:

• be close to completing or have completed a bachelor or post-graduate degree within the last two years
• be a permanent resident of Australia or an Australian citizen.