Pay and conditions
DVA graduates earn a commencement salary of $56,059 for 2013. Once you have successfully completed the graduate program, you will automatically be advanced to the APS 4 level with a salary commencing at $64,889 per year. You then have the opportunity to apply for further promotion based on merit.
DVA offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- allowance for relocation to Canberra to take part in the graduate program
- flexible working hours and conditions to help you balance work and personal life
- generous superannuation provisions
- salary sacrifice arrangements
- ongoing development and training opportunities
- outstanding work/life balance, including healthy lifestyle allowance
- four weeks' annual leave per year
- up to 18 days of personal leave each year to use for personal illness and caring for ill or injured family members
- access to studies assistance program (after the grad year)
For more information read the DVA Enterprise agreement.