09/06/2023
Are you in Year 12 and not sure what you want to do next?
Spend an exciting 12 months, where you’ll not only get paid to carry out meaningful and important work that improves the lives of all Australians but also gain life-changing skills.
THE OPPORTUNITY
1. Are you about to finish year 12 and wondering what to do next?
2. Are you considering a gap year to earn some extra cash?
3. Are you looking for an interesting and well-paid job for 12-months?
If you answered ‘yes’ to the above questions then you should consider a Gap Year with the Department of Home Affairs.
WHO WE ARE
The Department of Home Affairs offers challenging and diverse employment in roles impacting many parts of Australian life –emergency management, trade and travel, national security, immigration, settlement services, citizenship and border security.
Be part of something bigger: contribute to building a secure, prosperous, open and united Australia.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Positions will be offered in dynamic teams to support the processing and administration of fast paced and essential business areas within the Department.
Duties may include undertaking basic administrative support tasks, requesting and retrieving information from external stakeholders and clients, and responding to written and telephone customer enquiries, among other things. These entry level roles do not require any prior experience. All training and coaching will be provided.
WHAT WE OFFER
Successful applicants will be offered a 12-month full time or part time temporary employment contract at the Australian Public Service (APS) 2 classification. Full time salary at commencement will be $54,439 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation contribution. Part time staff will be paid proportionately.
We will provide comprehensive on the job training, mentoring and further development opportunities through the 12 months; and offer the opportunity at the end of the program to continue with Home Affairs through a part time APS3 internship program while completing tertiary studies. Positions will be located at various national offices across Australia.
Visit homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers/working-with-us for more information about working in the Department.
WHO YOU ARE
No past work experience or ATAR is required. Applicants must be an Australian citizen and prepared to undertake and pass an Australian Government security clearance process.
Visit homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers/vacancies/employment-suitability-clearance for more information about the security clearance process.
HOW TO APPLY
You will need to upload a current CV (two-page maximum) and the details of two referees, along with applicant response outlining your career aspirations and why you want to participate in the Home Affairs GAP year Program. Limit it to 200 or 300 words.
All applicants will be invited to participate in a short online cognitive and emotional intelligence test. Successful applicants will then be invited to a virtual one-way interview where you will have the opportunity to talk about your interests, skills and experiences working in a team.
Applications close Sunday 2 July 2023 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEST.
Applications are NOW OPEN.
https://jobs.homeaffairs.gov.au/job/Boro-GAZ-APS2-National-Gap-Year-Program-Administrative-Support-Officer-ACT/939935510/
Home Affairs brings together Australia's federal law enforcement, national and transport security, criminal justice, emergency management, multicultural affairs, settlement services and immigration and border-related functions, working together to keep Australia safe.
