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Department of Finance

  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Department of Finance Graduate Programs & Internships

  • Government & Public Service

The Department of Finance Story

As a central agency, Finance drives the delivery of the Australian Government's Budget, supporting all agencies through the Budget process. We also have a leadership role for public sector governance and reporting and deliver a number of whole-of-government services.

Finance plays a pivotal role in assisting the government of the day in every facet of policy, program delivery and operational work to ensure its outcomes are met, particularly regarding expenditure and financial management and a number of significant operations of government.

Finance provides input and offers advice on a range of matters including:

  • the financial impacts, risks and merits of new policy proposals from across all government portfolios
  • the government's financial framework and whole-of-government procurement
  • managing the government's shareholding in its assets

At Finance we have a shared responsibility to engender trust and confidence in the service we provide. Our decisions and actions will have far-reaching impacts on people's lives and public confidence. This requires us all times to act with the utmost integrity and with honesty, transparency and professionalism in all that we do.

You will find here at Finance, our leadership group are dedicated to building a collaborative culture where staff feel supported and inspired to deliver their best and explore ways to improve the way we work.

We are proud of the culture our people demonstrate every day – professional, hardworking, delivery-focused, diverse and supportive.

The Recruitment Process

We offer our graduates a range of interesting opportunities and unique experiences. If you are looking for a challenging position with real responsibility and supportive colleagues, then consider a place in our graduate program. You'll gain exposure to a wide variety of work and access to key decision-makers, with the government's agenda at the heart of everything you do.

Assessment for Graduate recruitment varies, generally, you can expect:

  • An application
  • Psychometric testing
  • Video Interview
  • Assessment Centre

We're looking for graduates who are innovative: high-calibre individuals who are ambitious and adaptable. Who are responsive and comfortable with change. People who want to be challenged in a flexible and fast-paced environment. And above all, people who have a positive attitude and a desire to learn.

Remuneration & Career prospects

Our 12-month graduate program offers you a range of interesting and challenging work, access to professional development, excellent employment conditions, support by various diversity networks, rewarding professional relationships and buddies as well as endless career opportunities and pathways.

As a graduate in Finance, you will be supported through two six month work placements, informed by our high priority work and where the skills and capabilities of our graduates will be best utilised and developed. To ensure you'll be exposed to diverse work across the department, each placement will be in a different area of the business.

We provide you support through a dedicated induction program, a buddy to help you throughout the year, a range of Graduate events, access to health and wellbeing programs, as well as a team of supervisors and program managers to assist and guide you.

Jobs & Opportunities

Locations With Jobs & Opportunities
  • Canberra
Hiring candidates with qualifications in
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Business & Management
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Creative Arts
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Engineering & Mathematics
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Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
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IT & Computer Science
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Law, Legal Studies & Justice
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Medical & Health Sciences
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Property & Built Environment
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Sciences
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Teaching & Education

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2022 AGGP Super Fair | Department of Finance

Watch this presentation from the Generalist Stream to hear from Department of Finance representatives about their graduate program.

2022 AGGP Super Fair | Department of Finance

Watch this presentation from the Generalist Stream to hear from Department of Finance representatives about their graduate program.