Vacation Employment Program (VEP) (Nov 2023)

The opportunity 

The PM&C Vacation Employment Program is a paid, full-time internship for up to 12 weeks during the 2023-24 university summer holidays, beginning in December 2023. If you are a high performing and enthusiastic university student looking to gain practical policy experience in the Australian Public Service, then we want to hear from you!

Successful applicants will be placed in a policy adviser role within Domestic Policy Group. Using your skills, knowledge and experience, you will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of tasks, including developing policy advice and analysis for the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 

Successful applicants may be placed in one of the following areas in Domestic Policy Group: 

• Economic Division
• Social Policy Division 
• Industry, Infrastructure and Environment Division
• Policy Innovation and Projects Division
• Office for Women
• Office of Impact Analysis

What We Offer

• A diverse and inclusive workplace and attractive remuneration package.
• Exciting and fulfilling work at the heart of government with career development and networking opportunities difficult to find elsewhere.
• The opportunity to work with strong, smart, visionary and experienced leaders in a supportive work environment who encourage you to develop your interests and expertise. 
• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people; those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age people and those with disability. 
• Relocation assistance for those with serious barriers to participation.

Our Ideal Candidates

We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated, and self-starting university students who: 

• Are in their penultimate or final year of university studies, including postgraduate students and recent graduates.
• Have obtained at least a credit average across all completed subjects.
• Are studying any discipline, including (but not limited to) Economics/Commerce, STEM, Law, Public Policy, Social Sciences. 

Successful candidates will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrated analytical ability, agility and resilience. You will be a critical thinker, able to work well in a team environment, and be able to write clearly and concisely. 

Eligibility

To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen at the closing date of application.

All successful candidates must be able to obtain a Baseline level security clearance waiver, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level and be willing to undergo character and other pre-employment screening checks.

The successful candidate will be required to be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check

How to Apply

Submit an online application through the PM&C Work for Us page.

As part of your application you will need to provide: a CV, academic transcripts, referee details, and a one page pitch telling us why you are the right person for the job.