Graduate Program (Feb 2027)

Gotafe; Canberra; On-site; AUD 86,750 - 95,722; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highest graduate salary packages

Flexible work arrangements

Financial support for relocation

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

A government agency based in Canberra seeks applicants for the 2027 ACT Public Service Graduate Program. This 10-month program includes role rotations to support career development, with competitive starting salaries at $86,750, progressing to $95,722 after program completion. Applicants must hold a recognized Australian qualification and evidence eligibility to work full-time in Australia. The agency encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and supports inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a recognized qualification within the past three years.
• Evidence to work full-time in Australia for an unrestricted period is required.
• Availability in February 2027 to commence the program.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 10-month generalist development program.
• Experience role rotations to support career establishment in the ACT Public Service.

Education

Australian recognised qualification

Job description

Apply for the 2027 ACT Public Service Graduate Program!

Be part of something bigger and turn your ambition into action.

The ACT Public Service is a professional, diverse and progressive organisation. Our work directly serves the needs of the Canberra community. Working with us, you can make a real difference to people’s lives every day.

Jointhe2027 ACT Public Service Graduate Program and we can support you to develop skills, knowledge and networks to build an exciting and rewarding career.

We offer you:

• A 10-month generalist development program, including role rotations to support you to establish and grow your career in the ACT Public Service.
• One of thehighest graduate salary packages in the Australian public sector, beginning at $86,750.After successful completionoftheprogram, you'll be promoted to an ASO5 and have a salary of $95,722 (subject to increases in the 2026 – 2029 Enterprise Agreement).
• Flexible work arrangements and a healthy work/life balance.
• Financial support to relocate to Canberra.
• The opportunity to select your top three directorate preferences in order of priority. You can find more information about our directorates here: https://www.act.gov.au/directorates-and-agencies

2027 ACT Public Service Graduate Program Eligibility:

1. Hold evidence to work full-time in Australia for an unrestricted period (Australian birth certificate, Australian or New Zealand passport, Australian Citizenship, Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO)). The Territory cannot sponsor visa holders.
2. Have completed anAustralian recognised qualification that meets the Australian Qualifications Framework (Bachelors Degree, Bachelors Honours Degree, Masters Degree or PhD), within the past three years (completed between 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2026).
3. Be available to commence the program in the ACT inFebruary 2027.

The ACT Public Service is an inclusion focused employer. We actively support workforce diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodiverse people, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:

Submit your application via Apply Now on Jobs ACT.

Include the following documents with your application:

• Academic Transcript/s
• Evidence of current eligibility to work full-time in Australia for an unrestricted period (Australian birth certificate, Australian or New Zealand passport, Australian Citizenship, Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO))
• Resume/CV
• Complete the 2027 Graduate Program Online Assessment.

Questions?

For more information visit www.cmtedd.act.gov.au/employment-framework/graduates