Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry – Canberra ACT

As a data graduate, you will contribute to data-driven projects that support policy, improve services and inform decision-making across government.

Locations: Multiple locations

Office arrangement: Hybrid and on-site

Duration: Full time employment, 12 months

Salary: $69,761 - $94,270

Applications will open 1 March 2027

To be eligible for the Data Stream in the Australian Government Graduate Program (AGGP), you must provide evidence of the following:

- Have completed at least an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 qualification (a Bachelor degree), or higher equivalent by 31 December 2026.
- Have completed your most recent eligible qualification between 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2026
- Be an Australian citizen at the time of application.
- Be able to obtain and maintain a valid Australian Government security clearance if required.
- Be willing to undergo any police, character, health, or other checks required.

To be suitable for a Data Graduate role, you should have most or all of the following skills:

- Strong data technical skills.
- Robust communication skills and collaboration skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

As a graduate with the Australian Government, you'll engage in meaningful work in an workplace that values adaptability and public service commitment.

Working with the Australian Government offers excellent benefits, including:

- A salary starting from $69,761 to $94,270, depending on placement agency.
- Generous superannuation contributions of 15.4%.
- Australian Public Service (APS)



employment conditions.
- Access to standard APS leave entitlements.
- A workplace committed to inclusion and diversity.

Most positions are available in Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. A limited number of positions may be available in Albury, Alice Springs, Darwin, Geelong, Hobart, Newcastle, Richmond, Robina and Townsville.

Roles are full-time, with potential for flexible work arrangements depending on your placement agency.

Managed by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the Data Stream is recruiting more than 170 graduate roles across the Australian Government and Commonwealth agencies.

During this program, you can expect:

- Data roles in different speciality areas
- Access to unique Australian Government data sets
- On-the-job learning and development opportunities
- Support and mentorship
- Opportunities to apply your data skills in real government contexts

Check out the APS Career Pathfinder tool to explore data roles based on skills and/or interests, learn how to apply the skills gained at university and how they apply to data roles in government.

Data graduate roles are available across a range of policy and service areas.

Roles within this area can include:

- Data Generalist (Data Analysts, Data Engineers, Data Managers, Geospatial Analysts)
- Data Scientist
- Mathematician
- Statistician

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ individuals, people from diverse cultural and language backgrounds, and mature-aged applicants.

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📌 Data Graduate (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
📍 Canberra