Graduates at an event

Looking for an exciting career opportunity? Our 2025 graduate program is now open. 

Our department is many policy areas, industries and careers in one. From critical technologies to critical minerals, astronomy to supply chains, there are endless opportunities to grow your career with us. We provide an inclusive culture and a safe space for everyone, and we’re open to different ways of working.

We’re looking for graduates who:

  • have a knack for communication, teamwork, research and analysis
  • are adaptable, innovative and ready to make an impact
  • have diverse skills, expertise, perspectives and experience. 

Does this sound like you or someone you know? We’d love to hear from you. 

Hear from past graduates 

Don’t just take it from us, read what past graduates have said about working in our department. 

'I am in a division which is responsible for developing the Australian Government’s overall policy and strategy for the digital economy. We also develop government policy, strategy, regulation and ethics for emerging technology including artificial intelligence.' 
– Graduate, Digital Economy and Technology Division 

'My team provides high-level independent advice to the Prime Minister and other ministers on matters relating to science, technology and innovation.' 
– Graduate, Office of the Chief Scientist 

‘In Australian Space Agency, we play an important role in managing the relationships with International and National Space Agencies.’ 
– Graduate, Australian Space Agency

‘My team is part of a high-profile group that provides analysis and advice to the government, and contributes to informed public debate via its research and evaluation reports and statistics.’ 
– Graduate, Analysis and Insights Division