Early Careers
Workforce Development
Several fixed vacancies from 12/01/2026 for 2 years
Alice Springs, Darwin, Katherine, Palmerston, Tennant Creek, Nhulunbuy

Work for the largest employer in the NT
Competitive salary package
Access to professional development and career opportunities

Taste test the Territory through the Northern Territory Government Graduate Development Program!

The Graduate Development Program provides University graduates an opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge, develop their professional network, and establish a long-term career in government across various agencies throughout urban, regional and remote locations.

You will receive:

• 12 to 24 months of employment within the NT Government
• An annual salary of $71,746
• Access to NT Government employment conditions, including leave provisions and superannuation contributions.
• Structured training and development to support your professional growth
• Rotation through various business units to broaden your experience
• Mentoring, support and various career progression opportunities

If you are looking to:

• Establish a long-term career within Government
• Apply the skills learnt from your degree
• Develop your research, analytical and administrative skills
• Contribute to projects that support the development of the Northern Territory
• Build professional networks and work alongside subject matter experts

Then this is an excellent opportunity for you!

A variety of positions are available across multiple government agencies in Darwin, Alice Springs, Katherine and Nhulunbuy. Graduate opportunities exist for the following disciplines:

• Law & Public Policy
• Accounting, Business, Economics & Commerce
• Psychology, Social Work, Community Services & Humanitarian Studies
• Arts & Creative Industries
• Education (Primary and Secondary)
• Engineering, Surveying, Project Management and Architecture
• Agriculture and Veterinary Science
• Criminology
• Data Analytics and Data Science
• Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Management
• Information Technology
• Marketing & Communi

We are seeking driven individuals looking to secure long term employment within the NT Government. The successful applicant will be organised, professional, willing to learn and build on their existing skills. In addition, the successful applicant must:

• Have completed a degree within the last three years or be due to complete prior to the commencement of program in January 2026.
• Have completed or are completing a degree at a recognised Australian university or institute.
• Be an Australian citizen / resident or visa holder with appropriate Australian working rights.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders and Peoples with disabilities.

Want to know more about the program, go to the Early Careers website!
Applications close 13 April 2025.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Early Careers on 08 8999 4164 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 68250023
Closing date: 13.04.2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search