About the Graduate Development Program - Affirmative Measures (Indigenous)

The Clean Energy Regulator Graduate Development Program will provide graduates with the chance to develop a well-rounded knowledge of the work of the agency, gain experience in the public sector and foster an understanding of Australia’s biggest policy developments.

Participants of the 2027 Graduate Program will experience:

- 3 rotations over an 11-month program, commencing 1 February 2027
- an intensive and engaging development program
- a calendar of learning and development, networking events and activities
- a mentor program to assist you throughout the process
- a guaranteed position on successful completion of the program

To be eligible for this program, you will need to:

- have completed an undergraduate degree or higher in the last three years (2024 onwards), or be in your last year of study (to be completed by January 2027)
- have maintained a credit (or equivalent) average throughout your degree.
- be an Australian citizen and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Baseline level.
- be willing to relocate to Canberra (relocation assistance will be offered to successful candidates).

Additional eligibility requirements - Affimative Measures

Eligible applicants are only persons:

- Of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; and
- Who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander; and
- Who are accepted by their community as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
- If you progress to interview stage, you will be required to provide evidence that confirms your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Heritage. This is generally via a letter issued by a recognised Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander organisation.

We are looking for high-calibre,



motivated graduates with a wide range of backgrounds and qualifications, including but not limited to:

- Business, commerce, economics and other related disciplines
- Mathematics, statistics, data science, information technology and other related disciplines
- Law, political science, policy and environmental studies and other related disciplines
- Electrical engineering, technology, science and other related disciplines

Your written response

In your application you will be asked to respond to each of the following questions in a maximum of 200 words per response.

- Tell us about a time when something didn't go to plan in your studies, work, or personal life, and you had to adapt your approach. What did you do, how did you feel at the time, and what would you do differently now?
- You are already working on a task with a tight deadline when you are assigned a second task that is both urgent and high priority. You are unlikely to complete both to a high standard within the timeframes provided. How would you manage this?
- Why did you choose your field of study and how do you see that benefiting the Australian Public Service?

Please ensure that your statement is written in your own words. Our expectation of candidates is that use of generative AI in the writing of your application will be responsible and focus on elements such as grammar checks, summarising information or structuring your response. We encourage you to emphasise your authenticity and personal reflections in your application.

Your application should include:

- Your resume/CV
- A copy of your most recent academic transcript
- The details of two refereesFirst preference would be a current/former manager from a part time/casual job
- Otherwise, a university advisor if you have not had a part time/casual job

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📌 Graduate Development Program - Affirmative Measures (Indigenous) (Feb 2027)
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