The Department of Finance is coordinating graduate recruitment as part of the Australian Government Graduate Program (AGGP) and is the lead agency for the Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) stream. With just one application per stream, you may be considered for an accounting and financial management graduate role in multiple Australian Government departments.
As an AFM graduate, you will work on tasks and projects that make a difference to the Australian community. Graduates with an interest and/or a degree in finance, commerce, business, accounting or other finance and accounting related disciplines who are eager to strengthen their professional skills are encouraged to apply.
You’ll be supported and encourage to undertake further learning, development and study. You’ll also undertake specialist accounting and finance training to hone your technical knowledge and be mentored by senior qualified accountant to develop your professional and practical skills.
For further information on the AGGP visit the Australian Government Graduate Program.
For further information about the AFM Stream, contact the Finance AGGP Recruitment Team:
- (02) 6215 1717 AEST 8:30am - 5:00pm
- afmstream@finance.gov.au
Diversity and Inclusion
We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQI+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people.
Eligible applicants are encouraged to apply for Affirmative Measure Disability and/or Affirmative Measure Indigenous.
Further information is available on the following pages:
- How disability is defined in the Public Service
- Affirmative Measures - Disability
- Affirmative Measures - Indigenous
Our Culture and Diversity team is available to chat should you have any questions or concerns. The team can be reached at cultureanddiversityteam@finance.gov.au and/or (02) 6215 1717 (option #1).
Important Note: There is no obligation for a candidate who meets eligibility under Affirmative Measures categories to apply under these options. Selection of consideration under Affirmative Measures is voluntary.
2026 AGGP candidate information guide - Accounting & Financial Management stream
2026 AGGP candidate information guide - Accounting & Financial Management stream
Frequently asked questions
You may have questions about Graduate recruitment and life as an AFM Graduate. We hope that some of your questions are answered below.
How do I apply for the Accounting and Financial Management Stream?
You can apply for the Accounting and Financial Management stream through the Finance Jobs Portal. Simply click ‘Apply Now’ at the top of this article.
When do AGGP Applications Open?
Applications for all 2026 AGGP Streams open on 3 March 2025 and will close on 14 April 2025.
Are there Affirmative Measure recruitment rounds?
Yes. There will be both Affirmative Measures Disability and Affirmative Measures Indigenous recruitment rounds for 2026 AGGP AFM. To apply for either of these rounds, please click ‘Apply Now’ at the top of this page, and select the relevant Affirmative Measures Job.
What if I graduated some time ago?
AGGP recruits people who have completed their undergraduate degree within the past five years. Our past cohorts have been made up of a broad demographic of graduates; some who join us have just finished their degree while others join us after having spent some time in the workforce. Our recruitment is merit based. Our process does not discriminate based on age, gender, race or ethnicity or having disability.
If successful, when would I be expected to commence the program?
All successful candidates commence their employment in February 2026.
What type of development will I be doing as an AFM graduate?
The AFM program supports and encourages graduates through a bespoke development program aimed at building both professional and technical knowledge. The program aims to:
- Identify and develop the next generation of Accounting and Financial Management leaders.
- Embark on a dynamic learning adventure to develop strategic capability in the APS.
- Foster active learning and collaboration.
- Build a solid foundation that contributes to an adaptive, responsive, and future-ready APS.
What security requirements must I meet?
All Graduates must be able to obtain and maintain a minimum Baseline security clearance prior to commencement. Select agencies may require you to obtain an NV1 or higher security clearance.
Successful applicants will be required to complete a security pack. Depending on the level of clearance required, you may need to have a checkable background going back 10 years and you also must be an Australian citizen.
Access to APS buildings, information technology systems and classified material cannot be provided until a security clearance is granted.
