Description:
About the 2026 Australian Government Graduate Program (AGGP) Accounting and Financial Management Stream – Affirmative Measures Indigenous (AMI)
Find your fit with graduate roles available in a range of different government departments and agencies.
The Department of Finance has partnered with the Australian Public Service Commission to lead the recruitment process for the Australian Government Graduate Program – Accounting and Financial Management Stream including an Affirmative Measures Indigenous process.
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 you professional and technical skills in a diverse range or areas, while supporting the Australian Government’s decision making through the provision of high-quality problem-solving analysis and advice, this is the opportunity for you.
As part of the program, you’ll undertake specialist accounting and finance training to hone your technical knowledge and be paired with and mentored by an experienced finance professional to develop your professional and practical skills.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be an Australian citizen (you will need to upload proof of citizenship in the application form);
- Have completed an eligible Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 qualification (a Bachelor Degree), or higher equivalent by 31 December 2025 (see the Candidate Information Guide for more information on eligible qualifications);
- Have completed your most recent degree between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2025;
- Be able to obtain and maintain a valid Australian Government Security clearance once accepted into the graduate program; and
- Be willing to undergo any police, character, health or other checks as required.
More information about Affirmative Measures Indigenous
The Affirmative Measures Indigenous recruitment process is open to all candidates who meet the eligibility requirements below and can demonstrate eligibility for employment under this Affirmative Measure.
Applicants will not be required to provide evidence of heritage 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 confirmation of heritage include:
- A letter signed and executed by the Chairperson of an incorporated Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander organisation confirming that they are recognised as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; or
- Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent form executed by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander organisation.
More information:
- More information on Affirmative Measures Indigenous please click here.
- Our Indigenous Liaison Officer, Tarran Backhus, is available to chat should you have any questions or concerns. Tarran can be reached at cultureanddiversity@finance.gov.au and/or 6215 1717 (option #2).
- For more information on the Affirmative Measures Process, please visit the Candidate Information Guide
Important Note: There is no obligation for a candidate who meets eligibility under Affirmative Measures categories to apply under these options. Selection of consideration under Affirmative Measures is voluntary.
Successful applicants will be placed in a merit pool that will be considered by participating department/agencies. Please note that Departments and Agencies offer different employment conditions and Graduate Program features.
By choosing to continue with your application, you agree to your information being shared with the Australian Public Service Commission for administration and evaluation of Commonwealth graduate recruitment programs. If you do not want your information disclosed to another APS agency, please notify us during the application process. Further information is available in Finance’s Privacy Policy.
How to Apply
Download the Candidate Information guide for more information and start your application today by visiting Accounting and Financial Management Stream | Department of Finance
For any queries relating to the application process, please contact AFMStream@finance.gov.au or call 02 6215 1717 (option 2).
Reasonable Adjustments
Finance is committed to providing a positive, barrier-free recruitment process to all applicants. Reasonable adjustments can be provided to applicants upon request and at any stage of the application process, where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. The Recruitment Provider may request evidence to support the reasonable adjustment request.
Closing Date
Applications close at 11:30pm (AEST) Monday, 14 April 2025.