National Graduate Program

Applications for the 2026 National Graduate Program open 3 March

You can register your interest by emailing the team at elp.recruitment@servicesaustralia.gov.au.

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We offer university graduates an opportunity to start their career with us as part of our National Graduate Program.

You can apply for the following streams:

• data
• digital
• finance and accounting
• generalist
• human resources
• legal
• service delivery
• service design
• social work.

How the National Graduate Program works

Our National Graduate Program gives university graduates the opportunity to develop their career.

Who we’re looking for in the National Graduate Program

We invite you to apply if you've recently graduated from university or are in your final year of study.

How to apply to the National Graduate Program

There are 5 steps you need to complete to apply to our National Graduate Program.

Australian Government Graduate Program

Discover a career pathway which is as unique as you by applying for a graduate position with the Australian Government. With a variety of roles available across different departments and agencies, you can find the perfect fit for your skills and interests.

As a graduate, you'll engage in meaningful work that makes a real impact on the lives of Australians. Be part of shaping the future in a constantly evolving world.

Services Australia is a participating agency in the Australian Government Graduate Program’s (AGGP) data, digital, finance and accounting, human resources and legal streams. Applying to one of these streams means you only have to go through the application and selection process once to be considered for a range of Australian Government agencies. Make sure to preference Services Australia in your application.

Find more information about how to apply to these streams on the APS Jobs website.