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How To Apply

Applications have closed for the 2009 Program.

More information regarding the 2010 Program will become available later this year.

To be eligible to apply for the 2009 Graduate Development Program you must answer YES to all of the following questions.

All Applicants:

Have you completed the relevant undergraduate degree, or will have completed it, before January 2009?
Are you an Australian Citizen or will you be by November 2008?
Are you prepared to undergo a security clearance process to a specified level, which includes providing detailed personal information?
Are you prepared to undergo a medical clearance by a Commonwealth Medical Officer (CMO)?
Are you prepared to relocate to Canberra by January 2009? (Defence assists with relocation costs and arrangements)

Generalist Stream Applicants:

In addition to the above requirements Generalist Stream applicants must have a credit average at completion of degree.

If you answered YES to ALL these questions then you are eligible to apply for the Graduate Development Program.

We recommend that you read Hints & Tips - Writing Public Service Applications before starting your application.

If you have any questions about these requirements please contact us.

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