Applying for the DVA Graduate Program
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We are a participating agency in many streams of the Australian Government Graduate Program.
A lead Australian Government agency manages the recruitment for each stream. This means you only have to go through the application and selection process once to be considered by a range of Australian Government agencies.
To find out more information about each stream and to sign up for relevant notifications visit:
- Generalist Stream
- HR Stream
- Indigenous Stream
- Digital Stream
- Data Stream
- Legal Stream
- Accounting & Financial Management Stream
Or, find out more about the Australian Government Graduate Program at the APSC Graduate Portal.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the 2025 Graduate Program you must:
- be an Australian citizen by 30 June 2024
- have completed at least an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 qualification (a Bachelor degree), equivalent, or higher equivalent by 31 December 2024
- have completed your most recent degree no more than 5 years ago on the date you lodge your application
- be able to obtain and maintain a valid Australian Government security clearance once accepted onto the program when required
- be willing to undergo any Police, character, health or other checks required.