Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for the Data Stream in the Australian Government Graduate Program (AGGP), you must submit your application with evidence of the following:

• Have completed at least an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 qualification (a Bachelor degree), or higher equivalent by 31 December 2026.
• Have completed your most recent eligible qualification between 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2026
• Be an Australian citizen at the time of application.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a valid Australian Government security clearance if required. For more information, refer to the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).
• Be willing to undergo any police, character, health, or other checks required.

Skills you need

To be suitable for a Data Graduate role, you should have most or all of the following skills:

• Strong data technical skills.
• Strong communication skills and collaboration skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

As a graduate with the Australian Government, you'll engage in meaningful work in an environment that values adaptability and public service commitment.

Working with the Australian Government offers excellent benefits, including:

• A salary starting from $69,761 to $94,270, depending on placement agency.
• Generous superannuation contributions of 15.4%.
• Australian Public Service (APS) employment conditions.
• Access to standard APS leave entitlements.
• A workplace committed to inclusion and diversity.

Locations

Most positions are available in Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. A limited number of positions may be available in Albury, Alice Springs, Darwin, Geelong, Hobart, Newcastle, Richmond, Robina and Townsville. 

Roles are full-time, with potential for flexible work arrangements depending on your placement agency.

What to expect in this program

Managed by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the Data Stream is recruiting more than 170 graduate roles across the Australian Government and Commonwealth agencies.

During this program, you can expect:

• Data roles in different speciality areas
• Access to unique Australian Government data sets
• On-the-job learning and development opportunities
• Support and mentorship
• Opportunities to apply your data skills in real government contexts

Diversity and Inclusion

Affirmative Measures

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ individuals, people from diverse cultural and language backgrounds, and mature-aged applicants.