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Applications
Applications for the 2025 ACT Government Graduate Program will close 28 April 2024.
Program Eligibility
To be eligible for the 2025 ACT Public Service Graduate Program, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or currently hold Australian permanent residency
- have completed a tertiary qualification in the last 5 years
- be available to start with the program in early February 2025.
You’ll need to provide evidence of citizenship or permanent residency when you apply for the 2025 ACT Public Service Graduate Program.
Download our program eligibility flyer [PDF 136KB].
Inclusive workplace
The ACT Public Service is an inclusive employer that aims to become the most progressive and inclusive jurisdiction in Australia.
We believe everyone does their best work when they feel able to be themselves and are valued by their colleagues for their unique contribution and perspectives.
We welcome applications from people willing to bring and share their life and work experience to support our diverse ACT community.
We recognise and value the heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and welcome their insight and lived experience to our Service.
We welcome and support applications from; people with disability and with experience of disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ+; people who have non English-speaking life experience; people of all cultural backgrounds; recent migrants to Australia; older and younger people.
We can provide tailored support throughout the recruitment process to ensure all applicants have equal opportunity to participate and contribute. Please contact our team at graduaterecruitment@act.gov.au to discuss your support options.
We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.