Becoming a Graduate
If you are interested in a career in the public service that is challenging, rewarding and provides many opportunities for further career development, then our Graduate Program may be the right step for you. WE TAKE ALL DEGREES.
Here at the Department of Finance and Deregulation (Finance) we are looking for people who are willing to take on challenges, work in a fast paced environment, demonstrate a desire to learn and have the right attitude. Some of the main skills we look for in Graduates are:
- Strong research skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Communication skills (written and verbal)
- Analytical ability
- Ability to think fast
- High degree of attention to detail and accuracy
Are you eligible?
In order to apply for our Graduate Program you must meet the following criteria:
- be an Australian Citizen, or going to be granted Australian citizenship before commencement on the Program and be able to provide evidence of this
- maintained a credit average throughout your University degree
- completing your final year of study or have completed your degree in the last five years
- be willing to relocate to Canberra
What skills are we looking for?
A lot of the work we do can only be achieved by effectively working together as a team, so team work and communication skills are highly valuable. We have five valued behaviours that we expect our employees to demonstrate:
- Collaboration, mutual respect and productive working relationships
- Courteous, respectful and effective communication
- Innovation, creativity and appropriate levels of risk-taking
- A commitment to excellence, professional development and strategic approach to achieving results
- Personal drive and integrity
Contact for information on this page: Recruitment Programs