Graduate Trainees
APS Level 3 (Broadband 1)
Selection Criteria
A. Qualifications and knowledge
- A strong record of personal achievement in academic or other fields.
- Completion of a Bachelor degree by the end of 2008.
- Knowledge and awareness of the political and economic environment, both in Australia and internationally.
- An understanding of, and interest in, the work and goals of the department.
B. Written and oral communication skills
- Ability to write clearly and persuasively.
- Ability to communicate orally with a range of audiences.
- Effective consultation, liaison and negotiation skills.
- Ability to engage effectively with and influence people of different cultural backgrounds.
C. Conceptual and analytical skills
- Ability to analyse events and issues in context and, accordingly, to develop recommendations.
- Ability to comprehend information and identify critical issues quickly.
- Sound judgment.
D. Effective working relations
- Ability to interact effectively with others and to work as a member of a team.
- Demonstrated self-management skills.
- Self-awareness, reliability and discretion.
- Potential to supervise and train staff.
- High standards of professionalism, integrity and probity.
- Sensitivity to cultural and other diversity in the working environment.
E. Flexibility, adaptability and initiative
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to anticipate challenges and identify opportunities.
- Ability to prepare for and undertake new and unfamiliar tasks and adapt to different work environments.
- Willingness to work overseas.