Eligibility criteria 

To be eligible for the Digital Stream in the Australian Government Graduate Program (AGGP), you must: 

• Be an Australian citizen at the time of application. 
• Hold or be completing a bachelor’s degree (or higher) by December 31, 2024. 
• Have completed your degree between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2024. 
• Be willing to undergo police, character, health, or other checks as required. 
• Be able to get and maintain an Australian Government security clearance.  

Skills you need

To succeed in the Digital Stream, you should have: 

• Passion for digital technology and solutions. 
• Interest in learning and growing your technical skills. 
• Enthusiasm to work on projects that make a positive impact. 

Benefits 

Joining the Digital Stream offers: 

• Full-time, permanent employment 
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Competitive salary and superannuation 
• Workshops and masterclasses to build your skills 
• Membership with the Digital Profession and the Australian Computer Society (ACS) 
• Support from supervisors 
• Career guidance from a Career Liaison Officer (CLO) 
• Networking with other graduates to build professional relationships 

Locations

Most roles are in Canberra, but some positions are available in other states. New APS Academy campuses in Newcastle and Townsville offer more opportunities. 

What to expect in this program 

The Digital Stream gives you: 

• Opportunities to work on real projects that help shape Australia’s digital landscape. 
• Training and support to grow your technical skills. 
• A full-time, permanent role after completing the 12-month program. 

Diversity and inclusion

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.