2022 Graduate Program null

Applications for the 2022 Graduate Program will open on the 21st of June.

The ACTPS Graduate Program links to the ACT Government priority of economic growth and diversification. The Chief Minister's Statement of Ambition recognises that to shape an effective Public Service of the future, the ACTPS must "attract and retain the talented people that can help make our city great ."

The ACTPS Graduate Program offers a challenging and rewarding graduate experience.

As an ACTPS Graduate you will:

• experience three rotations across two directorates
• complete a comprehensive learning and development program
• undertake challenging and meaningful work
• receive a starting salary of over $74,000, plus superannuation
• have flexible work arrangements and a healthy work/life balance
• gain networking opportunities across government, our city and the local community
• be part of a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace
• receive a promotion and permanent job as an Administrative Services Officer 5 (or equivalent) when you successfully complete the program.

We are looking for Graduates who:

• are innovative thinkers
• have strong communication skills
• can think analytically
• can work effectively in a team environment
• have a strong customer service focus

Graduate Streams

Stream 1: Infrastructure: Planning, Shaping and Caring for Our City and Landscape

• Sub streams:
  • Planning
  • Architecture
  • Infrastructure project management and delivery
  • Sustainability, Environment and Heritage
  • Engineering

Stream 2: Human Services: Supporting our Community

• Sub streams:
  • Human Services, Social Work and Psychology
  • Social Science

Stream 3: Communications and Engagement: empowering and informing our community (no sub-stream)

Stream 4: Information Technology: shaping and safeguarding our ICT services (no sub-stream)

Stream 5: Public Policy, Legal Policy & Governance: driving ACT public service provision *not practising law positions

• Sub streams
  • Public Policy and Governance
  • Legal policy (not practising law positions)

Stream 6: Analytics: transforming high-level decision making

• Sub Streams:
  • Economics,
  • Data Analytics
  • GIS & Spatial Analysis

Stream 7: Business Enablement: Supporting ACT Public Service Workforce and Operations

• Sub Streams:
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Human Resources (HR) and/or Industrial Relations (IR)