Australian Government Graduate Program STEM stream

About the STEM stream

If you’re a university graduate, you can develop your science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills to gain experience and solve real-world challenges.

The Australian Government Graduate Program offers career pathways for graduates who want to work for the Australian Public Service (APS).

Our department coordinates graduate recruitment as the lead agency for the STEM stream. When you apply to this stream, you can be considered for graduate roles across participating government departments and agencies.

Joining this stream will enable you to work across multiple STEM fields, including:

• developing initiatives to advance women and girls in STEM
• international and national space negotiations and agreements
• earth observations
• robotics
• neuromorphic engineering
• chemical and biological analysis
• electro technology
• genomics
• cyber security
• technology and programming
• software engineering
• geophysics
• spatial analysis.

Program benefits

As a STEM graduate, you’ll gain hands-on experience and have opportunities to:

• work on diverse and innovative STEM initiatives that contribute to Australia’s future
• build your technical expertise and professional skills through exposure to complex, meaningful work that has real impact
• connect with other graduates and experienced professionals, including senior STEM leaders from across government
• develop transferable skills such as communication, collaboration, research and analysis in a professional, supportive environment
• explore different career pathways within the APS, helping you shape a long-term career aligned to your interests and strengths.

The STEM stream sets you up for success beyond the program, providing a strong foundation for a rewarding and impactful career in the APS.

Apply to join the STEM stream

You can apply to the STEM stream through APS Jobs.

During the application process, you can choose which participating agencies you’d like to be considered for. To work with us nominate our department as your first choice.