Ignite your career in the STEM Stream and apply your technical skills to real-world policy, program and digital challenges that shape Australia’s workforce and skills future.
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Applications for the 2027 Graduate Program are now open.
Our Program
As a STEM graduate, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your degree in new and diverse ways across different STEM areas, join a collaborative cohort, and take part in a range of networking opportunities.
STEM roles may vary but you may get the opportunity to work alongside and policy teams to:
- apply evidence and data thinking to complex problems
- design and test practical solutions that improve policy and program outcomes
- help build a future ready, people centred solutions.
You’ll gain exposure to multiple teams and projects, supported by structured learning, mentoring and on the job experience.
What our STEM graduates do
Being open to how you use your degree is key. You could find yourself working in technology and programming, cyber security or research and analytics.
Some graduates may work in a data-focused area where there are plenty of opportunities to apply statistical methods and STEM informed approaches including statistical thinking and analytical techniques. Opportunities may also be available in our digital and technology areas, working on projects that deliver new business systems or supporting ICT platforms and services across the department.
“I did a bachelor's degree in mathematics majoring in statistics. Part of my graduate year, I finished working on a longer term project which I was really fortunate to be put on. The project was a coding project analysing free-text variables to determine which accredited certificates and diplomas people were commencing in. I had been working on this coding and analytical paper task for about five months, and I’m really pleased with the results where it was published.” Alyssa, 2025 STEM graduate
STEM graduates also get the opportunity to participate in a number of networking opportunities with other STEM graduates in the Australian Public Service.
Who we are looking for
To be successful in a STEM Graduate role, the following skills would be beneficial:
- Proficient communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- A willingness to learn and grow
- Teamwork and collaboration skills
- Research and analysis skills
- Adaptability
- Ability to show initiative and judgement
Eligibility
To be eligible for the STEM Stream in the Australian Government Graduate Program (AGGP), you must:
- Submit a completed application prior to the closing date and time
- Be an Australian citizen at the time of application.
- Have completed an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 qualification (a bachelor degree), or higher equivalent by 31 December 2025. Relevant degrees are from the STEM field.
- Have completed your most recent eligible qualification between 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2026
- Be able to obtain and maintain a valid Australian Government security clearance.
- Be willing to undergo any police, character, health, or other checks required.
How to apply
We are a participating agency in the Australian Government Graduate Program (AGGP) STEM stream. Applications are now open.
Successful applicants will be placed in a merit pool that will be considered by the APS and Commonwealth entities. Please note that agencies and departments and will offer different employment conditions and graduate program features.
Make sure you nominate the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations as your preferred agency for your chance to join us!
If you have any questions, please email entrylevel@dewr.gov.au.