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2026 Australian Government Graduate Program Accounting and Financial Management Stream - Affirmative Measures DisabilityRewarding start to your APS career!Canberra based location and some interstate locationsABOUT THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT GRADUATE PROGRAMFind your fit with graduate roles available in a range of different government departments and agencies.The Department of Finance has partnered with the Australian Public Service Commission to lead the recruitment process for the Australian Government Graduate Program Accounting and Financial Management Stream including an Affirmative Measures Disability and Affirmative Measures Indigenous process.ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYAs an accounting and financial management graduate, you will work on projects that make a difference to the Australian community. Youll work in collaborative teams and build your professional and technical skills in a diverse range of areas, while supporting the Australian Governments decision making through the provision of high-quality problem-solving analysis and advice. As part of the program, youll undertake specialist accounting and finance training to hone your technical knowledge and be paired with and mentored by an experienced finance professional to develop your professional and practical skills.ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSBe an Australian citizen (you will need to upload proof of citizenship in the application form);Have completed an eligible Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 7 qualification (a Bachelor Degree) or higher equivalent by 31 December 2025;Have completed your most recent degree between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2025;Be able to obtain and maintain a valid Australian Government Security clearance once accepted into the graduate program;Be willing to undergo any police, character, health or other checks as required.FURTHER INFORMATION ON AFFIRMATIVE MEASURES DISABILITYApplicants will not be required to provide evidence of a disability unless they are found suitable, and prior to being made a formal offer of employment. Suitable evidence of a disability may include:A letter from a Disability Employment Service or JobActive provider;A certificate or letter from a registered medical practitioner;A letter from a secondary or tertiary institution Disability Services Unit.More information:How disability is defined in the Public Service please click here.More information on Affirmative Measures Disability please click here.Important Note: There is no obligation for a candidate who meets eligibility under Affirmative Measures categories to apply under these options. Selection of consideration under Affirmative Measures is voluntary.REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTSFinance is committed to providing a positive, barrier-free recruitment process to all applicants. Reasonable adjustments can be provided to applicants upon request and at any stage of the application process, where it is necessary and reasonable to do so.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONDownload the Candidate Information guide for more information and start your application today by visiting Accounting and Financial Management Stream | Department of Finance.For any queries relating to the AFM Stream, please contact AFMStream@finance.gov.au or call 02 6215 1717 (option 2).Successful applicants will be placed in a merit pool that will be considered by the APS and Commonwealth entities. Please note that Departments and Agencies will offer different employment conditions and Graduate Program features.By choosing to continue with your application, you agree to your information being shared with the Australian Public Service Commission for administration and evaluation of Commonwealth graduate recruitment programs. If you do not want your information disclosed to another APS agency please notify us during the application process. Further information is available in Finances Privacy Policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr