Accounting and Financial Management Stream Graduate Program (Jan 2025)

Are you interested in work that makes a difference? We're hiring graduates interested in finance, commerce, business or accounting who are eager to strengthen their professional skills.

• Commence a full-time position in an Australian Government department or agency, with a generous salary range between $65,000–$80,000 a year
• Advance to a higher classification and salary at the successful completion of the 12-month program
• Apply once to be considered for many opportunities across the Australian Government
• Experience rotations in different work areas
• Undertake further learning and development, including professional qualifications like those offered by Chartered Accountants ANZ and CPA Australia

About the role

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 New Zealand (CA ANZ) and CPA Australia.

Most graduate roles are based in Canberra. Some roles may be available in other Australian cities and major regional centres. Relocation assistance may be available.

Find your fit

Successful applicants will be matched with a suitable position in a participating Australian Government department or agency. In 2023, more than 60 agencies placed graduates from the Australian Government Graduate Program.

You’ll have the opportunity to nominate your preferred placement when you apply.

Who can apply

Accounting and Financial Management graduates solve problems 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.

To be eligible for the program, you must:

• Be an Australian citizen
• Have or will have completed a Bachelor degree or higher by 31 December 2024
• Have completed your qualification between 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2024
• Be able to obtain and maintain a valid Australian Government security clearance. A security clearance enables you to access security classified resources if required in the course of your employment. If you are required to obtain a security clearance, your employing agency will commence this process on your behalf with the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency.
• Be willing to undergo any police, character, health or other checks required

How to apply/pre-register

Pre-register now! Applications open on 6 March 2024. Click Apply on the job once applications open.

The selection process for this program typically includes:

• An online application, where you’ll upload your resume, academic transcript and proof of your Australian citizenship
• Online testing and/or video interview, which may involve problem solving, numerical reasoning, and behavioural or emotional testing
• Assessment centre, where you might participate in activities such as panel interviews, group presentations or written tasks
• Matching and offers, where successful applicants are matched with a suitable placement in an Australian Government department or agency

Most graduate roles are based in Canberra. Some roles may be available in other Australian cities and major regional centres.