Data Analysts, Geospatial Analysts, Data Managers (Jan 2027)

The Australian Government is seeking recent university graduates to join the 2027 Australian Government Graduate Program - Data Stream.

What we offer youThe Australian Government has access to some of Australia's largest and most unique data sets and provides endless opportunities for data professionals. As part of a graduate program in the Australian Government, you will :

have access to over 35 different departments and agenciesbe placed in a permanent, full-time rolereceive generous leave entitlementsbe valued for your unique perspective and diverse viewshave the chance to work across all aspects of government such as policy development, program management and service deliveryreceive formal and on-the-job training and mentorshipdo meaningful workreceive a competitive salarybe able to make a difference to our society.There are lots of roles on offer including Data Generalists.

Roles filled through the Data Generalist stream include Data Analysts, Geospatial Analysts, Data Engineers and Data Managers. Data Generalists lead the design, analysis and delivery of relevant, trusted and objective statistics and data-related insights.

Where you can workPositions are available in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Geelong, Hobart, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth, Sydney & Townsville.

What is the Australian Government Graduate Program - Data Stream?The Australian Government Graduate Program (AGGP) - Data Stream is a program offering recent graduates permanent employment across the Australian Government. The Data Stream is led by the Australian Bureau of Statistics who recruit for data roles on behalf of over 35 Australian Government and Commonwealth agencies across Australia. There is expected to be about 200 positions across the participating agencies.

Are you eligible?To be eligible you must :

be an Australian citizen at the time of applicationhave completed at least an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 qualification (a Bachelor's degree), or higher equivalent by 31 December 2026have completed your most recent, eligible qualification between 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2026be able to obtain and maintain a valid Australian Government security clearance if requiredbe willing to undergo any police, character, health or other checks required.While there are no requirements for qualifications in any particular discipline, people who have completed a data related degree or have undertaken data subjects are more likely to be successful.

For Geospatial Analyst roles, people who have completed studies in Geospatial Information Systems (GIS), environmental science, geography and other related disciplines are more likely to be successful.

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