Australian Government Graduate Program

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 your professional and technical skills in a diverse range of areas, while supporting the Australian Government's decision making through the provision of high quality problem-solving, analysis and advice.

You'll be supported and encouraged to undertake further learning, development and study, including professional qualifications such as those offered by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) Australia. 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.

Overview 

The Australian Government Graduate Program Accounting and Financial Management Stream hires graduates interested in finance, commerce, business or accounting who are eager to strengthen their professional skills.

As a graduate, you will work on tasks and projects that make a difference to the community. You’ll work alongside talented professionals and gain exposure to experienced senior leaders. At the end of your 12-month program, you’ll have a permanent, full-time role in your agency.

Diversity and Inclusion 

We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQI+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people.

For applicants applying under the Affirmative Measures Disability process, you will also need to provide suitable evidence of a disability which may include a:

• letter from a Disability Employment Service of JobActive provider;
• certificate or letter from a registered medical practitioner; or a
• letter from a secondary or tertiary institution Disability Services Unit.

Applicants will not be required to provide evidence of a disability 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 a disability does not need to include information about the type of disability. For information about how a disability is defined in the Australian Public Service please visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/working-aps/diversity-and-inclusion/disability/definition-disability

Opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates

We encourage Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander graduates who have a qualifying degree to apply for the Accounting and Financial Management Stream. 

What is on offer? 

Graduates gain valuable skills and experience throughout the program, working alongside dedicated people in the Accounting and Finance profession.

Each program typically consists of:

• two rotations in different work areas
• on-the-job learning and development opportunities
• stakeholder engagement
• support from dedicated supervisors
• technical training to enhance your knowledge of government finances
• mentoring from a senior qualified accountant
• advancement to a higher classification and salary at the successful completion of the program.

What are we looking for from you? 

The Accounting and Financial Management Stream offers challenges in a diverse and dynamic work environment.

We are looking for enthusiastic and adaptable graduates who are interested in meaningful work that makes a difference to the Australian community.

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