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Australian Government Digital Graduate Program

The Digital Graduate Program gives you an opportunity to excel in a digital or technical career after you’ve graduated from university. As a recent graduate, you’ll have an opportunity to further develop your skills while working for the Australian Government.

The Digital Graduate Program is for Australian citizens who've completed a university degree in a digital or technical field within the last 5 years or will complete their degree in the current year.

We are looking for people who want to use their digital skills to build a better Australia.

If you've studied one of the listed degrees then you should consider applying.

Double and honours degrees in these fields are also accepted.

If your degree is not listed but you believe it's suited to a digital graduate placement please get in touch by emailing emergingtalent@apsc.gov.au to discuss your options.

Find your fit

Government agencies have many different digital and technical roles. These roles support the core functions of each agency. Past graduates have worked in:

• cyber security
• digital media
• user research
• programming
• interactive media
• software engineering
• big data
• networking
• systems analysis and design
• web development
• data analytics
• systems testing
• infrastructure support
• networking
• applications development.

To learn more about how the digital skills you have gained at university apply to digital roles in government, you can access the Australian Public Service Career Pathfinder tool. The tool allows you to explore digital roles based on your current skills and interests, and shows you the skills you might need to land a job that interests you.

Who you’ll be working for

Positions will be available across the Australian Public Service. Agencies vary each year and agency participation is through opt-in basis. Please visit the Australian Government Graduate Portal for information regarding participating agencies.

Benefits

In a graduate job you’ll get:

• full-time permanent employment – pending a successful probation period
• post-graduate qualification in digital technology for government
• career coaching and mentoring
• flexible working arrangements
• competitive salary and super
• membership to the Australian Computing Society (ACS)
• access to private training about emerging digital trends.

In the graduate program you may undertake rotations through various digital areas and roles.

Support and coaching

You will have support from your supervisor and a dedicated career liaison to give you the best chance of success.

Your supervisor will provide guidance and feedback on day-to-day tasks and help you understand how your work is contributing to the agency’s goals. As a graduate you’ll:

• do meaningful work from day one
• be given guidance on finding your fit
• be asked to contribute
• be recognised for your perspective
• see the impact you can make in the Australian community we serve.

Your career liaison will help you with your studies and job skills. They will help guide your professional development towards a successful and rewarding career.

You will also get to network with other participants and develop professional relationships that will support you throughout your career.

How to Apply

You'll need these documents to apply:

• proof of Australian Citizenship (Birth Certificate or Passport) or application to become an Australian citizen
• passport size photo
• a copy of your university transcript
• a resume.

Eligible candidates will be:

• an Australian citizen at time of application
• have completed an eligible digital Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 qualification (a Bachelor degree), or higher equivalent by 31 December 2023*
• have completed their eligible digital qualification between 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2023
• be able to obtain and maintain a valid Australian Government security clearance once accepted into the program where required
• be willing to undergo any Police, character, health or other checks required.

*As part of the application process you will be required to include your latest academic transcript.

Pre-register

Pre-register here so you'll get notified once the opportunity is open!