Description:
About the 2026 Australian Government Graduate Program (AGGP) Accounting and Financial Management Stream
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 Disability and 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 may be asked to provide evidence of this);
- 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.
Successful applicants will be placed in a merit pool that will be considered by the APS and Commonwealth entities. Please note that Departments and Agencies will offer different employment conditions and Graduate Program features.
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 *********@finance.gov.au call 02 6215 1*** (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.