About the Australian Government Graduate Program Apply for a graduate position in the Australian Government and find a career pathway that’s as unique as you are. Find your fit with graduate roles available in a range of different government departments and agencies. The Department of Finance has partnered with the Australian Public Service Commission to lead the recruitment process for the Australian Government Graduate Program – Accounting and Financial Management Stream. The key duties of the position include: As an accounting and financial management graduate, you will work on projects that make a difference to the Australian community. You’ll work in collaborative teams and build you professional and technical skills in a diverse range or areas, while supporting the Australian Government’s decision making through the provision of high-quality problem-solving analysis and advice, this is the opportunity for you. You’ll be supported and encourage to undertake further learning, development and study provided by a third party service provider. You’ll also undertake specialist accounting and finance training to hone your technical knowledge and be mentored by senior qualified accountant to develop your professional and practical skills. Eligibility Be an Australian citizen (you will need to upload proof of citizenship in the application form); Have completed an eligible Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 7 qualification (a Bachelor Degree) or higher equivalent by 31 December 2026 (see the Candidate Information Guide below for more information on eligible qualifications); Have completed your most recent degree between 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2026; Be able to obtain and maintain a valid Australian Government Security clearance once accepted into the graduate program; and Be willing to undergo any police, character, health or other checks as required. Further Information on Affirmative Measures Indigenous Applicants will not be required to provide evidence of heritage unless they are found suitable, and prior to being made a formal offer of employment. This means that you will not be required to provide evidence unnecessarily. Evidence of confirmation of heritage include: A letter signed and executed by the Chairperson of an incorporated Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander organisation confirming that they are recognised as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; or Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent form executed by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander organisation. More information: More information on Affirmative Measures Indigenous please click here. Important Note: There is no obligation for a candidate who meets eligibility under Affirmative Measures categories to apply under these options. Selection of consideration under Affirmative Measures is voluntary. Reasonable Adjustments Finance is committed to providing a positive, barrier-free recruitment process to all applicants. Reasonable adjustments can be provided to applicants upon request and at any stage of the application process, where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. The Recruitment Provider may request evidence to support the reasonable adjustment request. Notes Successful applicants will be placed in a merit pool that will be considered by participating departments/agencies. Please note that the participating departments and agencies offer different employment conditions and Graduate Program features. By choosing to continue with your application, you agree to your information being shared with the Australian Public Service Commission for administration and evaluation of Commonwealth graduate recruitment programs. If you do not want your information disclosed to another APS agency please notify us during the application process. Further information is available in Finance’s Privacy Policy . Getting to know the Department of Finance As a central agency of the Australian Government, the Department of Finance (Finance) plays an important role in assisting government across a wide range of policy areas to ensure its outcomes are met. Finance supports the government's ongoing priorities through the Budget process and fosters leading practice through the public sector resource management, governance and accountability frameworks. Finance plays a leading role in advising the government on many of its strategic priorities. We do this through our professional and considered approach to providing advice, developing policy, delivering services and engaging with our clients and stakeholders. Finance's key areas of focus are: - Budget - Business Enabling Services - Commercial - Governance and Resource Management
