Graduate opportunities

The Australian Public Service Commission (the Commission) is at the centre of the government. Our goal is to position the Australian Public Service (APS) workforce, approximately 150,000 people, for the complex challenges Australia faces. Commission employees understand broad workforce trends and are curious to discover and explore new ways of working.

To apply for a graduate opportunity at the Commission, apply for the Australian Government Graduate Program now!

Who is the graduate program for?

Our Graduate Program is for final-year university students and recent graduates who are eligible to apply to one of the following professional streams through the Australian Government Graduate Program:

• Human Resources
• Digital
• Accounting and Financial Management
• Data
• Generalist
• Indigenous Gradate Pathway.

For more on eligibility requirements visit APSJobs

About the program

The Commission’s Graduate Program runs annually, generally between February to January, and includes two six month rotations in different business areas.

Graduates commence as ongoing employees at the APS 3 level, and have an opportunity to advance to the APS 4 level upon successful completion of the program.

All graduate positions are located in Canberra, with relocation assistance available to support interstate relocations.

What the program offers

Our program offers a comprehensive learning and development experience that builds foundational skills for a successful career in the APS.

Your learning will be supported by on-the-job experiences and opportunities to contribute to projects that make a difference to the APS. These are underpinned by a workplace culture that supports team work, collaboration and innovation.

The two six-month rotations are designed to help you develop knowledge and skills across a range of areas within the Commission. These rotations will also support the Commission’s business needs and your individual learning goals.

You will be involved in work that contributes to reforming and reshaping the APS. You will connect with colleagues in other APS agencies, and develop a good understanding of how the broader APS operates.

You will also participate in a formal development program with other graduates from across the APS in the same professional stream. This will help you build networks and challenge your thinking through interactive workshops, simulation exercises and participation in APS-wide graduate events.

How to apply for the program

To apply for a graduate opportunity at the Commission, you will need to apply for the Australian Government Graduate Program. Applications are open from 6 March 2023 to 17 April 2023.

The Australian Government Graduate Program offers graduates job opportunities in a range of professional streams, across a range of Australian Government agencies and departments.

Applying to a stream means you only have to go through the application and selection process once to be considered for all opportunities on offer by Australian Government agencies and departments in that stream.

By applying for one of the streams listed above, you will be considered for a graduate opportunity at the Commission, and any of the other Australian Government departments and agencies participating in that stream.

For more on the recruitment process visit APSJobs.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds

The Commission strives for an inclusive culture to support a diverse workforce that is representative of our community.

We welcome applications from across our community including, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, mature aged employees and carers. We offer practical support such as reasonable adjustments to make sure all employees can participate equally.

We actively support the recruitment, development and career progression of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through our commitment to implementing the Commonwealth Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy.

Please direct any enquiries to people@apsc.gov.au.