Environmental Science Graduate Development Program (Feb 2026)

About the graduate development program

The Clean Energy Regulator Graduate Development Program will provide graduates with the opportunity to develop a well-rounded knowledge of the work of the agency, gain experience in the public sector and foster an understanding of Australia’s biggest policy developments.

Participants of the 2025 Graduate Program will experience:

• 3 rotations over an 11-month program, commencing 3 February 2026
• an intensive and engaging development program
• a calendar of learning and development, networking events and activities
• a mentor and buddy program to assist you throughout the process
• a guaranteed position on successful completion of the program

To be eligible for this program, you will need to:

• have completed an undergraduate degree or higher in the last three years (2022 onwards), or be in your last year of study (to be completed by January 2025)
• have maintained a credit (or equivalent) average throughout your degree.
• be an Australian citizen and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Baseline level.
• be willing to relocate to Canberra (relocation assistance will be offered to successful candidates).

We are looking for high-calibre, motivated graduates with a wide range of backgrounds and qualifications, including but not limited to:

• Business, commerce, economics and other related disciplines
• Mathematics, statistics, data science, and other related disciplines
• Law, political science, policy and environmental studies and other related disciplines
• Engineering, technology, science and other related disciplines

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following:

• Ability to work collaboratively to achieve results.
• Ability to “think outside the box” and offer insight into critical issues.
• Ability to be flexible, open to change and “roll with the punches”.
• Ability to make sound situational judgments.
• Ability to build productive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• An open mind and willingness to learn, grow and develop yourself and others.

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from a culturally or linguistically diverse background, people with a disability and mature-aged candidates. Applicants are encouraged to indicate this in their application.

Your application should include: 

• Your resume/CV
• A copy of your most recent academic transcript
• The details for the two referees
• Let us know, in between 500 and 750 words what your understanding of our Graduate Program is
• How you envisage completing the 2025 Graduate Program will fit with your broader career goals/aspirations
• What part of the Program do you think you would get the most benefit from?