How to apply
Applications are now open for graduate positions with the Northern Territory Government Departments of the Chief Minister and Cabinet, and Treasury and Finance during 2025.
Download the Graduate program handbook
To apply, visit the Employment Opportunities Online website.
Supporting documentation
- Completed application form.
- Detailed resume or curriculum vitae stating work experience, relevant qualification(s), duties and achievements in previous roles, and contact details for at least two current and relevant referees (maximum 2 pages).
- 1 page cover letter addressed to 'Selection Panel' addressing the selection criteria listed in the 'Experience and knowledge' section in the Graduate program handbook.
Note: If you are offered a graduate position, your employment will be dependent on being able to provide proof of your successfully completed qualification and eligibility for employment in Australia for the duration of the program. You must be able to supply a certified copy of all transcripts pertaining to the degree(s) and be able to produce documented evidence confirming qualifications attained overseas are recognised in Australia. A certified copy of your birth certificate or passport will be required at this stage of the employment offer.
- Copy of your academic transcript(s).
- Copy of your birth certificate or passport.
- Copy of your visa details outlining your working conditions (if applicable).
Certification of overseas qualifications
Applicants can obtain certification of overseas qualifications by contacting the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
Certified documentation
To obtain certified copies of your documents if requested:
- make a photocopy of your original certificate or academic transcript
- take the original and your photocopy to a Commissioner of Oaths, Justice of the Peace or Registrar at your university to sight the original document and sign the photocopy to certify that it is a true copy of the original.
Application process and dates
Stage one – The application
To be considered for the graduate program, you must ensure all sections of the application form are completed and submitted online with all the required supporting documents.
Applications must be submitted via the Employment Opportunities Online website.
Stage two – The shortlisting
Shortlisting will be undertaken by each agency after applications have closed. Senior managers will review applications and identify applicants to be considered further. You will receive notification and short-listing progress updates throughout this stage.
Stage three – The interview
If you progress to the interview stage, you and your referees will be contacted by the respective agency. You will have the opportunity to discuss your academic achievements, work experience to date and personal qualities in an interview. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the agency and potential employment pathways. You will be required to complete a research and written task prior to the interview.
Post interview, we may require you to undergo security checks and declare any actual or perceived conflicts of interest.
Examples of conflicts of interest include: you are connected with a person or business that pays taxes to the Territory Revenue Office; or you are a committee member for a community organisation that applies for and receives grants from CMC. To find out more about conflicts of interests, watch these ICAC YouTube videos.
DTF/CMC will provide guidance with your conflict of interest declaration.
Stage four – The outcome
If you are successful, you will be contacted directly by the Department of Corporate and Digital Development, Early Careers Unit. Either way, you will be advised in writing of the outcome of the selection process. Due to the large number of applicants for this program, please be patient while we process and review all applications.
Key dates
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 12 February 2024 |
| Applications close | 5 April 2024 |
| Selection process | July 2024 |
| Successful graduates anticipated to commence | January 2025 |
Note: These dates are subject to change without prior notice. All efforts will be made to notify applicants of any changes.