Graduate Recruitment

Graduate Opportunities

Why DEST recruits graduates

photo of DEST Graduates DEST is a very diverse Commonwealth organisation. We are involved in programmes and policies that impact on areas ranging from schools and higher education, to vocational training, science and international issues.

We develop and implement policies to ensure the continuing relevance of education, science and training to contemporary needs and the growing requirement for access to life-long learning. Our business is underpinned by the need to ensure value for money and high quality service delivery of Government funded programmes.

To ensure that we succeed in meeting this challenge, we need people who have strong research, analytical, evaluation and communication skills. These are the very skills graduates develop during their tertiary studies. Our graduates will also bring a creative approach; and highly valued knowledge of current theories and experience using different methodologies, which can be applied within our workplace.

Locations and opportunities

National Office

Most graduate positions offered by DEST are in our National Office located in Canberra. A diverse range of challenging and rewarding work for graduates is offered through a variety of different work areas including:

School Education

Vocational Education and Training

Higher Education

Science Policies and Programmes

International Education

Indigenous Education

Research, Analysis and Evaluation

Economics

Communication, Information and Legal

Information Technology

(Further information on these areas is available)

Canberra provides excellent recreational facilities for you to enjoy during your leisure time. Our current and previous graduates are more than happy to welcome you and show you around. Have a look at what the Nation’s Capital has to offer you.

State Offices and Regional Presence

Our State Offices are located in the capital city of each State and the Northern Territory. We also have District Offices in key regional locations. Our State and District Offices have a key representational, programme and service delivery role. Services to clients provided through our State Offices include Indigenous and vocation education programmes. Graduate positions are occasionally offered in our State Offices.

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