PM&C Graduate Adviser Virtual Experience

What is this?

Welcome to the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet's (PM&C) virtual experience. You will be working in the centre of government at PM&C, taking a holistic view of policy issues and coordinating across government agencies. We work in a fast-paced environment to find solutions to complex policy issues, to benefit the Australian people. We work collaboratively with government agencies and other stakeholders and consider all viewpoints when forming our advice.

As a PM&C graduate, you will be working like any other policy advisor, engaging in topical areas and providing advice to the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. Our 'choose your adventure' graduate program allows you to work in a wide range of policy areas, from international to healthcare policy, from microeconomic to climate policy.

Why should you do this?

This Virtual Experience Program is self-paced and should take only 2 to 4 hours to complete.

This Virtual Experience Program is free for all students.

When you complete the Virtual Experience Program, you’ll earn a digital badge and certificate you can share on Linkedin and include on your resume.

Throughout the program, you’ll learn and develop deep insights into what it is actually like to work as a Graduate Adviser at the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C). Apply your government & public service knowledge to a real-world problem & gain practical experience and knowledge to draw upon in interviews.

What skills will I gain?

 Identifying government priorities and applying them in an international context

 Understanding how to consult across government and view policy issues through various lenses

 Writing high-level, concise and targeted briefs for senior government officials and the Prime Minister.

What will you do?

Module 1: Preparing the Prime Minister for an APEC Informal Leader's Retreat (1-2 hours)

The Prime Minister has been invited to attend an APEC Informal Leader's Retreat hosted by New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. We have been tasked to brief the Prime Minster on key priorities to advocate amongst leaders at the Retreat and to support communique negotiations.