Australian Government Graduate Program - Digital Stream

The Digital Stream, led by the Australian Public Service Commission, offers an exciting opportunity for recent graduates to apply their skills and experience in a digital or technical career.

Designed for Australian university students, the Digital Stream seeks individuals who are passionate about all things digital and technology.

As a digital graduate, you'll get to further develop your digital talent, gain valuable industry experience and contribute to meaningful projects that help everyone. Whether your expertise lies in technical problem solving, analytics, digital design or development, there's an opportunity to suit your skill, experience and interests.

Who is eligible? 

To be eligible for the Digital Stream, you must have completed (or recently completed) university studies in a digital or technical related field. Check out if your degree is eligible: https://www.digitalprofession.gov.au/eligible-digital-qualifications

Applicants will demonstrate a genuine interest in digital technology, along with a strong desire to build digital literacy and proficiency across government. We are looking for enthusiastic people ready to use their knowledge and expertise to help shape Australia’s digital future.

What is on offer?

The Digital Stream offers graduates: 

• full time permanent employment
• access to flexible working arrangements
• competitive salary and superannuation
• exciting workshops and masterclasses
• Digital Profession and Australian Computer Society (ACS) membership
• dedicated support and guidance from work supervisors to give you the best chance of success
• a Career Liaison Officer (CLO) to assist with career development
• networking opportunities with other participants to develop professional relationships.

What roles are available? 

Government agencies have a wide range of digital and technical roles that support core functions and are always changing. Past digital graduates have worked in the following areas:

Programing

Developer, Software Engineer, Coder, Solution Engineer, Robotic Process Automation Developer, Pega Developer, SAP Developer, Siebel Developer.

Infrastructure and Engineering

DevOps Engineer, DevSecOps, Cloud Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Systems Administrator, Database Administrator, Integration Developer. Cyber Security DevOps Engineer, DevSecOps, Cloud Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Systems Administrator, Database Administrator, Integration Developer.

Operations

DevOpsEngineer, DevSecOps, Cloud Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Systems Administrator, Database Administrator, Integration Developer.

Data

Data Scientist, Prompt Engineer, Data Engineer, Data Architect, Data Manager.

Analysis

Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, Behavioural Analyst, Performance Analysts, Researcher, Geospatial Analyst.

Architecture

Technology Architect, Business Architect, Enterprise Architect, Governance.

Service Design

User Researcher, Service Designer, User Experience Designer, Content Designer, Graphic Designer, Solution Designer, Solution Architect.

Quality

Tester, Quality Manager, Quality Assurance Officer.

Outcome Management

Delivery Manager, Product Manager, Project Manager, Program Manager, Portfolio Manager, Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Program Assurance.

Check out the APS Career Pathfinder tool: https://www.digitalprofession.gov.au/career-development/aps-career-pathfinder-tool to explore digital roles based on skills and/or interests, learn how to apply the skills gained at university and how they apply to digital roles in government.

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