Cadet Program
The Cadet programs offer the opportunity for students completing a bachelor’s degree to work in DFAT while they study. The program is open to First Nations students and students studying an accounting or finance related disciple with at least 12 months study remaining in the year of commencing the program.
While on the program cadets will complete a minimum of 600 hours per annum and work across two rotations.
- Finance Stream Cadets will need to undertake their program at DFAT’s offices in Canberra.
- First Nations Cadets can undertake their program at DFAT’s offices in Canberra or a state capital city.
Cadets have the flexibility to work either during university holidays or on reduced hours during the semester and have up to 36 months to finalise their program.
On the completion of the program the Cadet will be a permanent job with DFAT, with assistance provided to relocate to Canberra.
For further information regarding current cadet opportunities please visit the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - current opportunities.
Internships
DFAT does not offer internship opportunities in the department in Canberra, but there are other opportunities across the foreign affairs and trade portfolio.
Some Australian Embassies and High Commissions overseas manage local internship programs. Further information can be found on the website of the relevant embassy, high commission, or consulate, or on the local engagements page.
New Colombo Plan
The New Colombo Plan is a signature initiative of the Australian Government which aims to lift knowledge of the Indo-Pacific in Australia by supporting Australian undergraduates to study and undertake internships in the region.
For further information visit the New Colombo Plan.