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About the Department

The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) is the Australian Government department responsible for national policies and programs that enable all Australians to access quality and affordable childcare; early childhood and school education; jobs; and fair, safe and productive workplaces.

The department is also responsible for the Office for Youth which provides a coordinated approach to policies, programs and services which affect young people.

Budget

Through the annual Australian Government Budget, the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations is given an annual budget to carry out its services and programs in order to deliver positive outcomes for all Australians in the areas of early childhood, schooling, employment, workplace relations and youth affairs.

Careers at DEEWR

The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations offers career opportunities in a department that brings together people, policies and programs to support the Australian Government’s initiatives on many important aspects of Australian life. This includes access to quality and affordable childcare, early childhood and school education, youth affairs, access to jobs, as well as fair, safe and productive workplaces.

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Graduate Program

The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) offers career opportunities for university graduates through an annual Graduate Program.

Indigenous Australian Government Development Program (IAGDP)

The Indigenous Australian Government Development Program (IAGDP) is an entry level employment program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are interested in working in the Australian Public Service (APS).

Grants

The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations may offer grants to organisations or individuals, to support the Australian Government’s policies and programs on early childhood, school education, workplace training, workplace relations and youth affairs.

Annual Reports

The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Annual Report outlines the department’s activities and performance during the financial year.

Media

This page provides access to media releases from Ministers and the department, plus details on how to contact the department’s media team.