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Applications now closed – 21 May 2021
Applications have closed for graduate positions with the Northern Territory Government Departments of the Chief Minister and Cabinet, and Treasury and Finance during 2022. Register your details and be the first to hear about new career pathway opportunities.
The opportunity
As a graduate in a lead agency within the Northern Territory Government there's never a dull moment. The graduate programs are set in a dynamic and challenging work environment that deals with strategic policy and economic management at the highest level in the Territory.
You will be offered well-structured training and development while on the job. You will have the opportunity to grow an understanding of how government operates through tailored job rotations in different areas of the agency.
You will work on high level projects with the support from mentors and have tailored individual work plans to develop your knowledge and communication skills.
You will engage in training that will enhance your hard and soft skills and have the opportunity to learn from some of the brightest leaders in our public service.
And it doesn't end there.
If you successfully complete the program and are offered an ongoing position, you can take advantage of our post graduate support and study incentives to continue excelling in your career.
If you are a talented graduate with strong analytical, research or administrative skills then the graduate program is a perfect match for you.
Graduate positions are based in Darwin. Worried about the cost of relocating? We will provide financial assistance to make the move easier for you.
To get a flavour of what Darwin and the Territory have to offer, visit Boundless Possible.
Why choose us?
The reasons
There are many reasons why you should join our graduate program:
- build on your academic success and expand your professional options
- acquire the practical skills required to work in a government environment
- develop long-term goals and interests
- build personal and professional networks across the Territory
- access formal training and practical courses in the processes of government
- get exposure to the decision-making processes on key policies and major government projects
- participate in exposure to the decision-making processes on key policies and major government projects
- receive mentoring by a senior executive staff member
- receive guidance and support by an assigned supervisor with regular performance feedback throughout each placement.
The rewards
As a graduate you receive a competitive remuneration package:
- twelve months’ fixed‑period (temporary) employment
- employer superannuation guarantee
- annual salary range starting at $62,773
- relocation assistance.
You will also enjoy our generous employment conditions including:
- six weeks’ recreation leave per annum and annual leave loading
- three weeks’ personal (sick) leave per annum
- long service leave (after a qualifying period)
- access to flexible working and work-life balance initiative.
Find out more about working for the Northern Territory Government.
What our graduates say
"The graduate program is an opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of and immerse yourself in the workings of the NT public sector... The nature of DTF’s work gives graduates the opportunity to learn about the work of other agencies and the Territory government as a whole."
Brittany Roderick
2021 Graduate
"Thanks to the graduate program I have gained clarity on what I want to achieve for my career and narrow down what capabilities I need to develop to get there. Not only that, I have also gained mentors for both my professional and personal development."
Nizza Doring
2020 Graduate
"I have really enjoyed meeting people at all levels from across the Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet and to get a better understanding of how the department works across government. Everyone has been very responsive to questions and will go out of their way to make sure the graduates feel well supported. I am looking forward to visiting the regions to get a sense of how CMC operates on the ground and seeing the real policy impacts of government decision making."
Sarah Crosby
2021 Graduate
Get in touch
Don't hold back if you have any questions.
DCDD Workforce Capability
Phone: (08) 8999 1695
International: +61 8 8999 1695
Email: WorkforceCapability.DCDD@nt.gov.au