Applicants are required to provide two referee reports against the selection criteria with their application and therefore should consider the strength of their claims accordingly. After reading the Information for Applicants Package, you may phone the contact person listed on the front cover. It is strongly recommended that applicants read the information package before calling the contact officer. If you are not successful in obtaining a security clearance, DFAT will not be able to employ you. Only permanent employees of DFAT may apply for postings to our Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates overseas.
Posts do hire local staff, predominantly for administrative work.
The website has a list of DFAT's posts and missions overseas, including their contact details. A. Unfortunately, due to the strict security requirements of the Department we are unable to offer work experience for students and others. The Australian National Internships Program is run by the Australian National University, in conjunction with all Australian universities. The terms and conditions of employment are set out in the Department s Certified Agreement. A. Information about the Department s Graduate Recruitment Program can be found on the Graduate Recruitment page.