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About the graduate program

Kick-start your career and race ahead of the pack in the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ graduate program.

At the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ we recognise that our graduates are the future of our organisation. That’s why we’ll invest in your career development from the day you arrive.

In our 18-month graduate program you’ll have the opportunity to work across different areas of the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´. You’ll gain experience in the range of activities we undertake to promote competition and fair trading and protect consumers in Australia.

Key dates for the 2027 graduate program

*Dates subject to change

Program streams

In 2027 there will be 2 program streams:

• general
• digital and data.

General stream

As a general stream graduate, you will undertake 4 rotations across different divisions of the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´.

You might work on:

• analysing key market sectors
• helping assess applications for collective bargaining, authorisations and notifications
• helping review the economic regulation of network infrastructure
• investigating complaints from business or consumers about possible breaches of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.

You may be involved in:

• consumer liaison activities
• product risk assessments
• compliance research
• merger assessments
• activities in our Corporate division

Digital and data stream

Within the digital and data stream, you will undertake 4 rotations across the following divisions:

• Digital Identity
• Scams Prevention and Digital Markets Division - National Anti-Scam Centre branch
• Corporate Division - Information Management and Technology Services branch
• Consumer Data Right
• Specialist Advice and Services Division
• Consumer Fair Trading Division
• Infrastructure Division

You’ll gain experience in the broad range of work we undertake in the technology space. This includes:

• modernising our information communication technology
• enhancing our data capabilities
• improving the security of our business and data systems.

Your work could involve:

• cutting edge digital and data projects that deliver on government initiatives
• design and implementation of changes to existing software components
• ensuring ongoing integrity, performance, and availability of systems
• improvement initiatives and responding to user and customer support needs
• in-house technology delivery, operations, and cyber security.

Eligibility

To be eligible, you must:

• possess a qualification between level 7 and level 9 of the . If you have a level 10 qualification, you must have an accompanying qualification between level 7 and level 9 completed after February 2022 to be eligible
• have completed your most recent tertiary studies after February 2022
• have a grade average of 75% or higher
• have completed your degree and provide evidence of completion prior to accepting and completing the onboarding process. You must have finished and successfully completed all degree requirements by December 2026
• be available to start work on Monday 8 February 2027 for a face-to-face induction program, potentially interstate
• undertake and pass a character clearance, such as a national police check
• not be serving a Commonwealth redundancy benefit period at the start of the program
• be an Australian citizen.

*Qualifications from overseas universities must be recognised by the

How to apply

What we look for

To be considered, you will:

• have strong interpersonal skills and be a collaborative, productive and supportive member of every team you join
• have strong analytical, critical evaluation and problem-solving skills
• be conscientious, and can build professional relationships and work cohesively with others
• acquire and apply new skills and understanding quickly
• deal with uncertainty, be resilient and respond appropriately to new priorities and change
• demonstrate flexibility and agility to meet business needs and adapt to working in a fast-paced environment
• demonstrate an understanding of and contribute to the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´â€™s purpose and functions
• have a growth mindset - learn every day, be humble and curious, and accept and embrace feedback.

Benefits of working at the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

The graduate program is highly regarded by all that engage in it with many of our previous graduates continuing their careers with the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´.

The program has many benefits including:

• an intensive work program
• rotations across the agency with opportunities try new things
• ongoing on and off the job learning and development
• flexible working conditions
• regular opportunities to network, share experiences and develop relationships with your graduate colleagues across Australia
• an entry level program coordinator and assigned buddy, both of whom are available to support you personally and professionally throughout the program
• a competitive starting salary of $76,757, with advancement to the APS 5 classification upon successfully completing the program
• a workplace that embraces diversity, inclusion and equality.

Indigenous Graduate Pathway

We participate in centralised recruitment through the Indigenous Graduate Pathway. As an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander you can complete one application and be considered for multiple agencies and departments within the Australian Public Service (APS).

To apply and find out more, see the .

See also

Our past graduates

Working with us