Graduate Program - Pre-register

ACT Government is a professional, diverse and progressive organisation. Our work directly serves the needs of the Canberra community. Working with us, you can make a difference in people’s lives every day. Join our 2025 ACT Government Graduate Program and we can support you to develop skills, knowledge and networks to build an exciting and rewarding career.

Applications for the ACT Government Graduate Program are now open. Applications close on Sunday 30 April at AEDT 11:59 pm.

What we offer you

• A competitive salary; The ACT Government Graduate program offers one of the highest salary packages in the Australian public sector, starting at $76,255. This competitive remuneration package demonstrates how highly the Service values your skills and expertise.

A 10-month development program designed to support graduates to establish themselves and grow their career in the Service, including:

• Three rotations in different roles across ACT Government, providing foundational on-the-job learning and networks
• A tailored Learning and Development offering across a range of core subjects designed to compliment your work experience
• A range of supportive mentoring and networking opportunities and events
• A cohesive and supported graduate cohort to network and learn with
• A permanent role and promotion to an Administrative Service Officer Class 5 upon completion of the program
• Flexible work arrangements and a healthy work/life balance, and
• The opportunity to make a real impact

ACT Government can offer you diverse and rewarding career opportunities. So, where do YOU belong? 

Career paths and opportunities through the ACT Government Graduate Program

We offer an unrivalled range of career paths across numerous Service areas.

In ACT Government our work is diverse and we need people with all types of qualifications and backgrounds. That’s why we are encouraging applications from people with a broad range of skills and experience. We recruit from a range of core skillsets and qualifications:

Finance and Commerce

• Finance
• Economics

HR & Business

• Public Policy
• Governance
• Project Management
• Media & Communications
• Human Resources
• Administration
• Legal policy (non-legal practising roles)

ICT

• Information Systems
• Information Technology
• Data Science & Analytics
• Digital Technology
• Arts & Humanities

Infrastructure

• Engineering
• Environmental Science

The ACT Government Employee Values and Signature Behaviours of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Innovation define who we are as an organisation and exemplify ways of working and the workplace culture that the ACT Government strives to nurture. They are the touchstones by which we should measure our own – and others’ – behaviour, and what we value for when recruiting people to the ACT Government. 

In addition, in our graduates we are looking for: 

• are innovative thinkers
• have strong communication skills
• can think analytically
• can work effectively in a team environment
• have a strong customer service focus
• are enthusiastic and pro-active
• are committed to quality
• have strong time management skills

You will be asked to select an area of interest that aligns with where you want to build your career. 

Eligibility for our program 

To be eligible for the ACT Government Graduate Program, you must:

• be an Australian citizen, Permanent Resident or New Zealand citizen; and;
• have completed an Australian university degree, or an equivalent degree as recognised by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR), within the last five years (between 1 January 20220 to 31 December 2024)
• be available to start work on Monday, 5 February 2025

The ACT Government Graduate Program offers adjusted eligibility for people from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with a Disability. If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person or person with a Disability you must:

• be an Australian citizen, Permanent Resident or New Zealand citizen; and;
• have completed an Australian university degree, or an equivalent degree as recognised by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR), within the last seven years (1 January 2018 to 31 December 2024).

*Please note: that evidence of citizenship or permanent residency will be required by 30 September 2024 to be eligible for the ACT Government Graduate Program.

Inclusive workplace 

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is 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 LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.

For more information, please contact [email protected]