2023 Generalist Stream (Jan 2023)

The Opportunity:

The Department of Finance is coordinating graduate recruitment for the Australian Government Graduate Program – Generalist Stream. With a single application and assessment process, you will be considered for graduate roles for a number of Australian Government departments, agencies and Commonwealth entities.

Generalist Stream Graduates will gain valuable skills and experience, working alongside dedicated people to design, develop and deliver policies, programs and services that benefit all Australians.

The Generalist Stream Graduate Program offers challenges in a flexible and fast-paced environment. Graduates need to be adaptable, positive, and willing to learn and innovate. You will be challenged in ways of thinking, will make important contributions through the work you do and will help deliver on commitments of their department or agency.

Your work will influence important decisions, which will impact the lives of many Australians. You will offer advice, support and guidance on policies and see the direct impact it has on the public.

While each department's or agency's Graduate Program may be slightly different, typically, each program consists of between two and three work rotations, formal targeted training, on-the-job learning and development opportunities, stakeholder engagement, support from dedicated supervisors and buddies or mentors and, in most cases, advancement to a higher classification and salary upon the successful completion of the Graduate Program.

The Generalist Stream Graduate Program provides a unique foundation for Graduates to expand on their existing capabilities and assists them to further develop their skills and knowledge across the Public Service.

Generalist Stream Graduates are accepted from a range of degree disciplines including public policy, arts, sciences, humanities, law, international relations, media, communications, design, accounting and finance.

To be eligible for the Generalist Stream Graduate Program, Graduates will need to:

• be an Australian citizen by 30 June 2022
• have completed at least an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 qualification (a Bachelor degree), equivalent, or higher equivalent by 31 December 2022
• have completed their most recent degree no more than five years before the date their applications are submitted (1 Jan 2018 - 31 December 2022)
• be able to obtain and maintain a valid Australian Government security clearance once accepted onto the program if required
• be willing to undergo any Police, character, health or other checks that may be required.

 Successful candidates will be placed in a merit pool that will be considered by the participating Australian Government departments, agencies and Commonwealth entities. Please note that departments and agencies will offer different employment conditions and Graduate Program features.