About PM&C

We are at the heart of government, delivering quality outcomes for the Australian public. We offer unparalleled opportunities so you can ensure your experience isn't narrowed to any one section of government. We have areas that shadow almost every Government department to ensure advice to the Prime Minister is multifaceted, considered and versatile. There's no better place to understand and experience big picture public policy to kick off your APS career.

The work we do

Working at PM&C will give you the opportunity to develop a broad understanding of the government's priorities. As a graduate at PM&C, you will have the opportunity to rotate through our many areas of the Department which will include:

• Domestic Policy: creating and coordinating policy solutions to Australia's key economic, social and environmental issues
• Government: encouraging consistency across government and coordinating public ceremonies and national honours
• International Policy: contributing to decision making related to overseas trade, foreign aid and development, and international security
• National Security: providing advice on initiatives for border protection, defence, counter-terrorism and crisis management
• Office for Women: working across government to deliver policies and programs to advance gender equality and improve the lives of Australian women
• Regulation: essential for the proper functioning of society and the economy which includes any laws or other government endorsed 'rules' where there is an expectation of compliance
• Public Data: improving the way public data is managed, shared and published for the benefit of everyone in Australia
• Corporate: which assists with the internal function of PM&C and includes Ministerial Support, Technology and Business Services, Finance and Shared Services, Human Resources and Governance Performance and Audit

Our culture

At PM&C, we maintain a strong commitment to individual and organisational excellence. We work closely with communities and stakeholders across all areas of government to provide compelling and evidence-based advice. Robust debate is part of this process – we value people who have unique ideas and are not afraid to argue their position.

We promote a culture that respects the opinions of others. Achieving outcomes with humility and integrity is important to us. We invest in our people, and actively promote and foster an inclusive and diverse workplace.

We have outstanding people and we will continue to draw on the talent, experience and enthusiasm of our staff. We have the daily opportunity to make a positive difference - a great responsibility that we take seriously. Apply for our graduate program to join a team of fresh-thinkers working to improve the lives of all Australians.

Inclusion and diversity at PM&C

Our aim is to represent the Australia we serve. We foster a safe, respectful and inclusive culture where people have a sense of belonging and purpose. Our work environment and behaviours aim to support all employees to make a positive contribution and to reach their full potential. We actively build a workplace that promotes inclusion and harnesses the skills and experiences of people from all backgrounds.

PM&C is committed to actioning the APS-wide Commonwealth Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Strategy 2020-2024, the Australian Public Service Disability Employment Strategy 2020-2025, and the APS Gender Equality Strategy 2021-2026.

We recognise the immeasurable contribution Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees make to the Department. It is our priority to ensure First Nations voices and perspectives are included at all levels of the Department. We are also proud to implement our Reconciliation Action Plan 2021-2023, which outlines our vision and actions for reconciliation, where we view our work through the lens of First Nations people's, celebrate and respect the knowledge, understandings and experiences of the custodians of the oldest living cultures in the world.

PM&C is committed to understanding the needs of employees with disabilities. Our flexible office design is compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act and has also applied the higher level National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) design guidelines. The Ability Network members and Australian Network on Disability (AND) are engaged to ensure the latest accessibility considerations are included in building refurbishments and design.

PM&C is also an active member of the Diversity Council of Australia, the Australian Network on Disability, and Pride in Diversity.

Inclusion and Diversity Champions

PM&C has appointed Senior Executive Service (SES) level inclusion and diversity Champions who demonstrate inclusive leadership, model and promote the values of and benefits of diversity and inclusion, represent PM&C at internal and external meetings and events, facilitate conversation with employees about their lived experience, contributions and ideas about improving our workplace, and engage with other senior leaders and managers to represent the perspectives of their diversity cohort/s.

Champions are appointed for the following:

• Ability
• Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD)
• First Nations
• Gender equality
• Pride
• Reconciliation
• Wellbeing.

Inclusion and Diversity Networks and Working Groups

PM&C has six active, employee led, inclusion and diversity Networks. The Networks help to foster a culture where everyone feels valued, safe and included at work. The Networks include:

• Ability Network
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Network – the Mara Network
• Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Network
• Pride Network
• Women's Network
• Wellbeing Network.

PM&C also has a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Working Group who work closely with the Reconciliation Champion to increase staff engagement in reconciliation.