Entry Level Programs

The 2025 Australian Government School Leaver Program is a 12-month career development program. It’s a full-time job with a competitive salary, paid holidays and superannuation.

If you’re looking to start an exciting career, our graduate program will challenge and reward you beyond your imagination.

Finance participates in 2 whole-of-government Indigenous Development Programs where participants are supported by our Indigenous Liaison Officer.

The Digital Emerging Talent Programs are aimed at attracting employees who are passionate about digital technologies and building their career in this field.

The Stepping Into Program is open to university students with disability who are in the second last or final year of their degree and provides a paid internship position during summer or winter university breaks.

The Australian Science Policy Fellows gives scientists the opportunity to work in the APS and grow the diversity of expertise by providing a pathway to become skilled policy practitioners.