Australian Government Graduate Program

The Australian Government Graduate Program (AGGP) Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Stream offers you a unique opportunity to launch your career with the Australian Government and work across multiple STEM fields.

We are looking for people who are collaborative, enthusiastic and who are keen to work as part of a team to assist in shaping an Australian Government that meets the needs of all Australians. 

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspective, and background will lead to a better environment for our employees and better outcomes for Australia.

Graduates in this stream will have the opportunity to work in one of many Australian Government departments and agencies. 

Who can apply? 

We are seeking applications from anyone who has completed a minimum 3-year undergraduate degree within the last 5 years in a STEM field.

What is on offer?

Each participating agency co-ordinates their own graduate program, with its own work priorities and employee benefits. However, generally, the graduate program will consist of:

• two/three work rotations to experience diverse roles and responsibilities across an APS department
• 12-month training and development program with targeted learning and development opportunities
• development activities, formal training, on-the-job learning and networking
• APS and agency networking events - career coaching and competitive salary
• SES exposure and graduate networking events.

As a STEM graduate within the APS you will be invited to several exclusive STEM focused events and networking opportunities throughout the year.

Previous events have included panel events with APS STEM Leaders, visits to Geoscience Australia, Questacon, CSIRO Black Mountain, Parkes Observatory, and an interactive graduate STEM challenge. 

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