Applications for the AIHW's 2013 graduate intake are open 14 June to 11 July 2012.
How do I apply for the AIHW's graduate program?
Information on how to apply for the AIHW's graduate program is at http://www.aihw.gov.au/graduates/.
Am I eligible to apply?
If you have completed, or are in the process of completing, an undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree you are eligible to apply.
Do I need to be an Australian citizen?
Yes. To be eligible to apply for an AIHW graduate position you must be an Australian citizen. In some circumstances, applicants who have permanent residence status may be offered employment pending the granting of citizenship.
Am I still able to apply for AIHW's graduate program if I completed my degree some time ago?
Yes. The AIHW does not apply any limitation on when your degree was completed.
What kind of degrees/background will the AIHW consider for graduate positions?
We seek graduates from a wide range of disciplines, including (but not limited to): epidemiology, health sciences, economics, social sciences, statistics and demography.
What does the AIHW's graduate program involve?
The purpose of the AIHW graduate intake is to select and develop high-quality entry-level staff who can make an immediate valuable contribution to AIHW’s work and who have the capability and desire to pursue a longer term career within AIHW.
The AIHW’s graduate intake is not a 'typical' graduate program, in that most of our graduates will not rotate through the AIHW during their first year of employment. Instead our graduates will generally stay in the one work area and/or position throughout the year. This has allowed past graduates the opportunity to really 'sink their teeth' into high-quality projects, and learn the very most they can in their set positions.
Can rotations be offered under the AIHW's graduate program?
Where requested, rotations can be explored on a case-by-case basis. Generally however graduates will be offered a position within a given work area that they will stay in over the course of a year or more before moving within the AIHW through transfers or promotion.
When does the graduate development program start?
The start dates for graduates are flexible depending on each graduate’ particular situation (e.g. relocation) and AHIW circumstances (e.g. availability of an identified role). Many past graduates have typically commenced early in the new calendar year.
Are all the positions based in Canberra? Where is AIHW located?
Yes. AIHW's offices are located in the Fern Hill Technology Park (Thynne Street), Bruce, Canberra. Bruce is approximately 7 kilometers from Canberra's CBD and is close to the University of Canberra.
Does AIHW offer relocation assistance?
Yes. AIHW will provide assistance in relocating you and your personal effects to Canberra. AIHW will assist with all reasonable costs associated with your move, including (but not limited too) travel, removalist fees and temporary accommodation. Successful graduates will be provided more information regarding the level of assistance that can be provided to them.
What salary and benefits will be offered to graduates? How much will I be paid?
AIHW Graduates will be paid at the APS4 level, currently $58,827 to $63,714 (plus superannuation). All other benefits and conditions of service can be found under AIHW's Collective Agreement (http://www.aihw.gov.au/benefits-of-working-for-the-aihw/ ).
What is the potential for further promotional opportunities?
Graduates will be developed throughout their graduate year, and will be encouraged to apply for further promotion as appropriate opportunities arise.
When can I apply?
Applications are open from mid June to mid July each year.
When do I find out if I have been successful?
AIHW aims to advise applicants of the outcome by the end of September.
Will I get feedback on my application?
Feedback can be made available on request via the interview panel at the completion of the recruitment process for both successful and unsuccessful candidates.
For further information or to register your interest and receive announcements on the AIHW’s 2012-13 graduate ntake, please email