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Day in the life profile—Matthew Richters

Matt Richters

Former Graduate (2020)
Road Safety Policy and Communications, Office of Road Safety Branch, Surface Transport Division

Cultural Experiences

  • Developing a response to COVID-19 for the cultural and creative sector and influencing other agencies to consider the arts in broader whole-of-government planning.
  • Oversight of the National Film and Sound Archive.

If you"d like to see more opportunities, visit our Arts section.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions regarding the graduate development program.

Shipping Business Unit Industry Bulletin 1 – Section 12 Declarations

The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development has updated the application process for declarations under section 12 of the Coastal Trading (Revitalising Australian Shipping) Act 2012(the Act).

What do our graduates have to say?

In our Graduate Development Program, you will undertake 3 workplace rotations over 11 months. This allows you to get a sense of the diversity of work across our portfolio and make a meaningful contribution in each area. Rotation placements are determined through an Expression of Interest where individual preferences are matched with organisational requirements as much as possible.

Workplace rotations vary significantly and could see you:

Media, Technology & Communications

Career opportunity - Communications

Television, radio, internet, phone and post – Australians communicate in lots of different ways.

Rail

Career opportunity - Rail

Australia’s rail network is continuing to grow, moving passengers and freight across the country, connecting communities, generating jobs and stimulating the economy.

2026 Graduate Development Program

APPLY NOW – 2026 Graduate Development Program

University Vacation Employment Program

University Vacation Employment Program (UVEP)

Applications for the 2024–2025 University Vacation Employment Program (UVEP) will open on Monday 8 July 2024 and close at 11:59pm (AEST) on Monday 12 August 2024.

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