Careers

Our programs, with opportunities to study abroad and gain practical experience, equip you for an interesting and rewarding career in business or government. The government accounts for roughly forty per cent of the Australian economy, making a degree in politics and public administration a smart career move.

Our graduates can be found in a myriad of careers, particularly as senior managers, political advisors or policy analysts throughout all levels of government, in non-governmental organisation's, and in industry and advocacy groups. Why not join them?

Graduates from the masters programs can be found in a wide variety of occupations including:

  • Political and policy advisers
  • Civil servants and public managers throughout federal, state and local government
  • Policy specialists in a variety of NGOs, industry organisations and lobby groups both nationally and internationally
  • Consultants to the private sector
  • High profile positions in large private sector firms who conduct large amounts of valuable business with the public sector
To find out more about careers in politics visit the Careers Options website.

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