2. Program Overview Twelve month program (February – January) Three rotations Structured learning and development activities

3. Background Corporately run program since 2002 Commence planning 18 months’ in advance Feedback is used to improve each program and to ensure the program is meeting the needs of all involved

4. Rotations Opportunity to work in three different areas across the department Exposure to a wide variety of work and experiences Graduates submit six preferences each rotation Department of the Senate rotation available

5. Training Opportunities Comprehensive Induction Program Diploma of Government Access to undertake their Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP) Various Departmental specific training Various Division specific training

6. Networking Opportunities AGD Talking Heads Series Graduate Portfolio Networking Event APSC Graduate Event Series Other Events Departmental Sporting Competitions

7. Buddy and Mentor Program Graduate Buddy Program Graduate Mentor Program

8. Graduate Performance Program for Performance Improvement (PPI) Assessed against the APS Capabilities A separate Performance Assessment for each rotation

9. End of Program Advancement to APS Level 5 upon successful completion of the program Legal Office and Policy Officer positions made available for graduates only to apply for Secretaries Office position Graduation Ceremony

10. Parliament of Australia Graduate Program House of Representatives and Department of the Senate placements Three month duration

11. Contact Us Graduate Program Website livelearnlead.ag.gov.au HR Assist Email: hr.assist@ag.gov.auhr.assist@ag.gov.au Phone:(02) 6141 3333 Facebook The Attorney-General’s Department Graduate Program