Applications for the 2012 graduate program have closed.
Find out more about our Graduate program below.
The Fair Work Ombudsman is the federal statutory office who works with Australians to promote fairness and justice in workplaces. This is achieved mainly through educating both employers and employees about their workplace rights and obligations and promoting compliance with relevant Commonwealth workplace laws.
We seek graduates from a range of disciplines to undertake meaningful and challenging work which has an impact on all working Australians. The ever evolving arena of workplace relations provides exciting and diverse opportunities to engage directly with community groups, employees and employers.
You won’t be chained to a desk writing memos; instead you’ll have the opportunity to work in the field with our investigators, engage in education or analyse the complex area of workplace relations legislation.
As part of the Fair Work Ombudsman Graduate Program you will complete your Diploma in Government through the Australian Public Service Commission providing you with exposure to a variety of training sessions, completion of a major project with real impact on the agency and the opportunity to work with graduates from other APS agencies.
What we offer:
Our Graduate program will kick start your professional career by:
- Providing you with the opportunity to undertake two six month placements across the agency
- Offering one of the higher salaries across the Australian Public Service, starting at $56,546 plus 15.4% superannuation as an APS 3 progressing to $62,958 (APS 4) upon successful completion of the program
- Giving you the unique opportunity to choose your office location in Canberra, Sydney or Melbourne
- Gaining professional development through ongoing training and support, including the completion of the Diploma of Government.
Eligibility:
Applications are open to Australian Citizens who have not previously completed a Graduate program with any other APS agency. Applicants will have graduated from university within the last two years with a degree, from one or more of the following disciplines:
- Industrial relations or human resources
- Business, commerce or accounting
- Law
- Communications.