2026 Graduate Development Program

5 days ago


Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time

Canberra based
- Ongoing
- Graduate Program

**Be at the centre of our clean energy future**:
**About the Graduate Development Program**

The Clean Energy Regulator Graduate Development Program will provide graduates with the opportunity to develop a well-rounded knowledge of the work of the agency, gain experience in the public sector and foster an understanding of Australia’s biggest policy developments.

Participants of the 2026 Graduate Program will experience:

- three rotations over a 11-month program, commencing 2 February 2026 (where you are able to preference which rotation you get to be a part of)
- an intensive and engaging development program
- a calendar of learning and development, networking events and activities
- a mentor and buddy program to assist you throughout the process
- a Graduate Coordinator offering one on one support throughout the Program.

Training and career development:

- During the program you will be provided with the skills required to launch your APS career. Through participation in the program, graduates will gain relevant knowledge and skills in government administration as well as the expertise required to be an effective technical specialist within the agency.

Organisational support:

- In addition to formal training, you will receive individual support from your buddy (a former graduate), mentor and the Graduate Coordinator. As a graduate you will have the opportunity to be involved in events management as part of the agency’s social club.

Rotations:

- During your graduate year, you will work across 3 areas of the agency. This rotation structure allows us to give our graduates a wide range of experience and knowledge. Graduates will develop an understanding of the agency’s work in the administration of climate change policies and regulation of carbon and renewable energy markets.

**Eligibility**:
To be eligible for this program, you will need to:

- have completed a bachelor’s degree or higher in the last three years or be in your last year of study (to be completed by January 2026)
- have maintained a credit (or equivalent) average throughout your degree
- be an Australian citizen or receive Australian citizenship status by January 2026
- be willing to relocate to Canberra (relocation assistance will be offered to the successful applicants)
- be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance to a minimum of Baseline level.

We are looking for high-calibre, motivated graduates with a wide-range of qualifications and experiences, including, but not limited to:

- Economics
- Business and Commerce
- Finance/Accounting
- Engineering/Technology
- Law/Combined Law
- Environmental Studies
- Agriculture Studies
- Mathematics/Statistics
- Science
- Politics/Public Policy
- HR
- ability to work collaboratively to achieve results.
- ability to “think outside the box” and offer insight into critical issues.
- ability to be flexible and resilient, open to change
- ability to make sound situational judgments.
- ability to build productive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
- an open mind and willingness to learn, grow and develop yourself and others.

**Application Process**:

- your resume/CV
- a copy of your most recent academic transcript
- the details for two referees
- how your degree and experience align with the key attributes required to be successful in the role.
- how you envisage completing the 2026 Graduate Program will fit in with your broader career goals/aspirations.
- what part of the Graduate Program you think you would get the most benefit from.

**Please ensure that your pitch is written in your own words - use of generative AI tools is not permitted.**

**Applications will close 11:30pm, 31 July 2025



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