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Department of Home Affairs

We protect Australia through comprehensive federal law enforcement and national security functions.
Inside the Home Affairs Graduate Program

Hear from DHA graduates as they share what it is like to be part of the program. 

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About us 

The Department of Home Affairs offers more than a job. This is your opportunity to help shape tomorrow, today. You will contribute to the safety, prosperity, and future of Australia. You will support critical national priorities from border protection and national security to migration, citizenship, and community safety.  

What we offer 

As part of our 10 month long graduate program, you will complete three rotations across diverse business areas. You will gain hands-on experience while discovering where your skills and interests align. Commencing the program as an APS4, you will have the opportunity to advance to an APS5 upon successful completion. 

The program includes structured vocational learning, supported by experienced mentors. You will also access valuable networking opportunities, connecting with professionals, colleagues, and leaders across the department. 

Locations 

We offer a range of positions across all Australian capital cities.  

Find an opportunity with us 

Ready to start your journey with us? Apply to one or more of the programs below to be considered for a role with the Department of Home Affairs.

Graduates
Human Resource (HR) Stream
As a Human Resources (HR) graduate, you will contribute to human resource functions that empower people, from workforce planning to wellbeing.
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Graduates
Digital Stream
As a digital graduate, you'll further develop your digital skills, gain valuable industry experience, and contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference in the community we serve.
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Graduates
Intelligence Stream
As an Intelligence Stream graduate, you will contribute to work that supports national security decision-making across government.
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Graduates
Legal Stream
As a Legal graduate, you’ll have the opportunity to work across areas of law such as legal policy, policy advice, statutory interpretation, freedom of information, corporate and commercial law or…
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Graduates
Indigenous Graduate Pathway
As an Indigenous graduate, you will work on projects that matter to First Nations people while building your professional skills in the Australian Public Service
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Graduates
Generalist Stream
As a generalist graduate, you will work on policy and programs to support the design, development, and delivery of government initiatives
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Graduates
Data Stream
As a data graduate, you will contribute to data-driven projects that support policy, improve services and inform decision-making across government.
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Graduates
Accounting and Financial Management Stream
As an Accounting and Financial Management graduate, you will work on projects that build analysis and advice skills. Your work will help shape financial and accounting decisions across the Australian…
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Trainee Apprentice & School Leavers
Australian Government Career Starter Program
The Australian Government Career Starter Program is a 12-month development opportunity that offers a full-time, permanent role. You can work within one of many participating government departments…
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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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Cadets
Data and Digital Cadet Program
The Data and Digital Cadet Program is an Australian initiative for university students. Cadets apply what they are learning while gaining hands-on experience. They work on real problems and…
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