Graduate connect program
Applications for the 2023 program have closed.
Applications for the 2024 program will open mid to late 2023.
Cast your net and grow your career with the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) and help bring our legacy to life. You will play a vital role in the production and protection of food and fibre for Queenslanders and the world.
Our 2-year program provides you with valuable learning and development opportunities to launch your career and make a tangible impact for today and tomorrow. Just imagine what you can achieve with us!
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Video transcript
It's not just about the work, it's about the people.There's a lot of very talented peoplebut very humble peoplein this department.And you'd be amazed, some of the talentswe have in this organisation.It is a great department to work for.It has really good, flexible work-life balance.They are very open to supportingyour flexibilityand helping you strive in your career.I've had a lot of opportunity to do different things,so, acting higher duties twice,got another one coming up.I started as a Senior Information Management Specialist,and then I was given the opportunity todo a senior leaders program.I think that one ofthe great opportunities within the departmentis the professional development.I undertook adiploma in agricultural economics,followed by a master in economics,which is completely supportedby the department financially.The department has a lot of opportunitiesfor people who want tomove into other areas of the department.The position I'm in today,never in a million years I thought I'dmove to a leadership-management position.I really enjoygetting the best out of my staffand mentoring them totheir career paths.Even through stressful times,we have a joke and,you know, we get through it with style.It's kind of like making a contribution tothe Queensland publicin our own little way,but then you've got a greatgroup of people to do it with.Everyone is different,but then we can come together andachieve an outcome.
About our program
Our 2-year program will provide you with:
- 12 months of structured learning and development with regional and/or business group rotations opportunities
- 12 months of interesting project work with business groups
- networking opportunities with your fellow graduates
- access to a mentoring program
- a buddy to support your career journey with DAF.
You will also be part of our one, diverse DAF. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that embraces the diversity and unique perspective and experiences of our people and the community we serve. We want you to bring your authentic self to DAF – our diversity makes us stronger.
Learn more about our people, including why they choose DAF and more importantly why they stay.
Graduate disciplines and intake
Graduates will be recruited from diverse disciplines. Graduates will start their placement in February/March each year.
Eligibility
We typically look for graduates who:
- have completed a university degree within the last two years or are due to graduate before the commencement of the program
- have a university undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
- hold Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship, or permanent residency.
Employee benefits and entitlements
As an employee, you will receive:
- competitive salary (AO3 or PO2 classification level) and up to 12.75% employer superannuation contributions plus leave loading
- generous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks paid recreation leave and 10 days sick leave
- flexible work-life balance with a 36.25 hour working week and work-from-home opportunities
- discounted fitness and pool membership programs, free employee assistance program, and other health and wellbeing initiatives
- study and research assistance schemes to help you with further study.
Got questions?
Email People and Culture if you have any questions about our program.