Job Description
As a HR graduate, you'll contribute to people centric and human resource functions from, recruitment to human resource policy.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for the HR Stream in the Australian Government Graduate Program (AGGP), you must:
Be an Australian citizen at the time of application.
Have completed, or be completing by 31 December ****, at least a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field (e.g., Business, Psychology, Commerce, Arts).
Your most recent eligible qualification must have been completed between 1 January **** and 31 December ****.
Be able to obtain and maintain a valid Australian Government security clearance.
Be willing to undergo any police, character, health, or other checks required.
Skills you need
To be suitable for an HR Stream role, you should have most or all of the following skills:
Interest in undertaking meaningful work that serves the Australian community
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Social skills
Ability to contribute to a professional, respectful, and positive workplace
Willingness to learn and adapt
Ability to comply with APS Values and the APS Code of Conduct
Commitment to maintaining a healthy work/study/life balance
Perks
Our HR Stream will launch your career by providing a professional advantage.
Working with the Australian Government offers excellent benefits, including:
Specialised learning anddevelopmentdesignedand delivered by HR experts




Flexible working arrangementsand future mobility opportunities
Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) membershipand mentoring program
APS HR Professional Stream Network membershipto connect with thousands of HR professionals
Networking and development opportunitieswith HR graduates and professionals across the APS
Locations
Most positions are located in Canberra, but some departments and agencies also offer roles in other cities like Brisbane, Melbourne, Geelong and Sydney.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful candidates.
What to expect in this program
HR graduates in this stream can expect to:
Receive hands-on experience in different HR roles within partner agencies
Attend events and network with senior leaders across the APS
Participate in specialised training and development opportunities
Diversity and inclusion
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ individuals, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and mature-aged applicants.
For candidates with disabilities, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the selection process.
If you indicate on your application form that you have a disability, we will contact you to discuss your needs.
We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduates to apply through the Indigenous Graduate Pathway.

📌 Human Resource (Hr) Stream Graduate Program (Feb 2028)
🏢 HTU
📍 Canberra