• Sub-Saharan AfricaExciting ongoing, fulltime career opportunitiesSub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaGenerous remuneration and employment conditionsSub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaCanberraSub-Saharan Africa
  
  

Sub-Saharan AfricaWho we are looking for?Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaThe MDBA is recruiting for high-achieving graduates across the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) stream who are passionate about water and interested in becoming part of the MDBA team in our Canberra office.Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaWe Are Particularly Interested In Graduates Qualified InSub-Saharan Africa

• Sub-Saharan AfricaNatural resource managementSub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaEngineeringSub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaHydrologySub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaGroundwaterSub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaEnvironmental and ecological sciencesSub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaEnvironmental engineeringSub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan AfricaSocial and economic sciencesSub-Saharan Africa
  
  

Sub-Saharan AfricaAt the MDBA, we are committed to diversity and inclusion across our workforce, and in the way that we work. We recognise the importance of making the best use of the unique perspectives, experience, knowledge and skills across our regionalised organisation. We strive to create a workplace where our people flourish in a welcoming and culturally safe environment. We encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, First Nations peoples, LGBTIQ+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaTo Be Eligible For The Program You MustSub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africabe an Australian citizen or permanent resident actively seeking Australian citizenship and will have been granted Australian citizenship prior to the commencement of the Program in February 2025Sub-Saharan Africa

• Sub-Saharan Africaat a minimum, have completed by 31 December a recognised Australia undergraduate degree in a critical discipline in the last three yearsSub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan Africaat a minimum, have achieved a 65% Weighted Average Mark (WAM), andSub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan Africasatisfy all MDBA engagement requirements including character clearances.Sub-Saharan Africa
  
  

Sub-Saharan AfricaFurther, this is an Affirmative measure—Indigenous employment position.Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaEligible Applicants Are Only PersonsSub-Saharan Africa

• Sub-Saharan Africaof Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; andSub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan Africawho identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander; andSub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan Africawho are accepted by their community as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.Sub-Saharan Africa
  
  

Sub-Saharan AfricaTo demonstrate eligibility for employment under this affirmative measure, applicants are required to provide evidence that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaSuitable evidence of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status may include:Sub-Saharan Africa

• Sub-Saharan Africaletter signed by the Chairperson of an incorporated Indigenous organisation confirming that the applicant is recognised as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, orSub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan Africaconfirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent document executed by an Indigenous organisation.Sub-Saharan Africa
  
  

Sub-Saharan AfricaEvidence Must Stipulate That a PersonSub-Saharan Africa

• Sub-Saharan Africais of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; andSub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan Africaidentifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; andSub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan Africais accepted by their community as being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.Sub-Saharan Africa
  
  

Sub-Saharan AfricaAbout The ProgramSub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaThe 11-month Program is designed to provide graduates with the opportunity to develop their knowledge, skills, and understanding of the work of the MDBA and the wider Australian Public Service (APS). Graduates will be exposed to a variety of learning and development activities as well as the opportunity to be involved in networking activities, including whole of government events.Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaThe Program Aims ToSub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africadevelop graduates to effectively contribute to the management and development of policies, programs and researchSub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africamaintain the level of technical and management potential within the MDBA.Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaKey Aspects Of The Program IncludeSub-Saharan Africa

• Sub-Saharan Africalearning and development activities including completion of a Diploma of GovernmentSub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan Africasupport through a buddy and mentor programSub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan Africaopportunity to complete a regional placementSub-Saharan Africa
• Sub-Saharan Africaongoing exposure to Senior Executives.Sub-Saharan Africa
  
  

Sub-Saharan AfricaGraduates will participate in 3 rotations over the 11-month Program. Each rotation will be approximately 14 weeks in duration and will comprise of a range of learning and development activities in addition to rotation work. Rotations are a great way for graduates to build their networks and identify the different parts of the MDBA which they are passionate about working in.Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaThe aim of each rotation is to provide graduates with a broad understanding of the different programs, issues and priorities across the MDBA and their strategic contribution to the MDBA’s objectives and goals.Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaIn accordance with the Murray–Darling Basin Authority Enterprise Agreement 2024–2027 graduates will commence at the MDBA Graduate Broadband APS 4 classification and upon successful completion of the Program, graduates will be assessed for advancement to the APS 5 classification.Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaTell me moreSub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaFor All General Enquiries Please ContactSub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaHorizonOne Recruitment – Campaigns teamSub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa02 5104 4577Sub-Saharan AfricaSub-Saharan Africa