This year DFAT will be recruiting from the following whole-of-government Australian Government Graduate Programs (AGGP) to start in 2022:

You can apply through APSjobs, and choose the stream(s) of most interest to you. 

DFAT Policy Graduate Program

In addition to the AGGP, DFAT will be recruiting directly for our 2022 Policy Graduate Program.

Applications for the 2022 Policy Graduate Program are now open and will close Monday 5 April at 11:30pm AEST.

We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Each year we select a mix of fresh graduates and graduates with several years of professional experience under their belt. DFAT places no limits on the age of candidates.

These are ongoing entry level positions, with graduates commencing at an APS3.2 with a salary of $68,467 (plus 15.4% superannuation). Graduates are expected to commence in February 2022. DFAT also offers a generous relocation package to successful candidates.