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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

We protect Australia’s natural resources and promote strong agricultural industries.

About us

We at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure natural resources are well-managed and productive, benefiting communities across urban and rural areas. 

Our work contributes to the sustainable growth of the agricultural sector and the protection of Australia’s biosecurity.

What we offer

Our program helps you move from learning to leading, giving you everything you need to succeed in leadership careers.

By joining us, you will work on projects that support the sustainable management of Australia’s environment, agriculture, and water resources, while helping to advance Australia’s strategic interests. Completing our program will give you the skills you need for a successful career in our department or within the Australian Public Service (APS).

We offer a diverse and inclusive work environment that prioritises your professional development. 

Locations

We participate in a range of programs that are primarily located in Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Darwin and Cairns. Relocation assistance is provided for successful candidates who need to relocate.

Find an opportunity with us

Interested in shaping Australia’s agricultural future? Apply to one or more of our programs below to be considered for a role with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, and other participating agencies or departments.

Graduates
Indigenous Graduate Pathway
As an Indigenous graduate, you'll engage in projects from hands-on work to strategic initiatives.
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Cadets
Australian Science Policy Fellowship Program
As an Australian Science Policy Fellowship Program participant, you'll bring your scientific expertise into government processes and policy making.
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Graduates
Accounting and Financial Management Stream
As an Accounting and Financial Management graduate, you'll work on impactful projects, collaborate in teams, and enhance your professional and technical skills while aiding the Australian Government…
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Graduates
Digital Stream
As a digital graduate, you'll develop valuable digital skills in technical problem solving, analytics, digital design or development.
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Trainee Apprentice & School Leavers
Australian Government School Leaver Program
As a school leaver program participant, you’ll build skills on the job at one of the many Australian Government departments and agencies participating in the program.
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Graduates
Legal stream
As a Legal graduate, you’ll have the opportunity to work across areas of law like legal policy, policy advice, statutory interpretation, freedom of information, corporate and commercial law or…
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Graduates
Data Stream
As a data graduate, you'll manage every step of the data process, from surveys to analysis. You can also specialise in areas like data science, geospatial analysis, or data management.
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Graduates
STEM Stream
As a STEM graduate, you'll work across multiple STEM fields and be a part of a collaborative environment.
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Graduates
Economist Stream
As an economist graduate, you'll work on economic and research based projects. You can also specialise in areas like government spending and financial policies, budget planning, both local and global…
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Graduates
Human Resource (HR) Stream
As a HR graduate, you'll contribute to people centric and human resource functions from, recruitment to human resource policy. You can also specialise in areas like learning and development,…
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