2026 Australian Government Graduate Program- Economist Stream The Australian Government Graduate Program - Economist Stream is a centrally coordinated process co-led by the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) and the Department of the Treasury. If you have a degree in economics or econometrics (or a major or minor in economics), you may be eligible to apply. You will be considered for graduate roles at several participating Australian Public Service (APS) departments and agencies through one application.About the Economist StreamApplying for the Economist Stream will give you the opportunity to work with Australia's leading government economic policy analysts and forecasters. You will conduct research, analyse data, and provide economic policy advice to inform decision-making processes within government departments and agencies.You will contribute to a range of government policy issues including:advising on important economic and social topics, like taxes, price of goods, employment, imports and exports and how interest rates and currency exchange rates affect our economypredicting and planning for changes in the economy, so that governments, businesses, and individuals can budget, plan for the long term, and make smart investment decisionsdeveloping recommendations, policies, and plans to assist businesses and help improve the economycontributing to fiscal, monetary, social, industry and environmental policies that address social and welfare issues, assisting vulnerable groups, and considering the impact on their wellbeing, education and trainingmacroeconomic, industry and cost benefit analysis, economic forecasting and evaluation of government programsdomestic and international economic issues and Australia's participation in global economic forumsmarket functioning - including financial markets, digital and competition policy.If selected for the AGGP - Economist Stream, you will undertake a graduate program in a participating department or agency that will provide training and development to progress your skills, knowledge, and confidence as a valued member of, and contributor to, the APS.As an economist graduate, you will benefit from:full-time, ongoing opportunities with the possibility for flexible work arrangements as negotiated with your placement agencysupport from your supervisor and comprehensive induction with your placement agencygraduate networking opportunitiescareer progression and opportunities for salary advancement.LocationsWhile most economist graduate positions are in Canberra, there may be opportunities for placement in other capital cities across Australia depending on the agency you are matched with. Relocation assistance may be provided by placement agencies as per their internal policies.To apply you:must be an Australian citizen at the time of applicationhold or complete a bachelor's degree in economics or econometrics, or any bachelor's degree with a major or minor in economics or econometrics by 31 December 2025have completed your most recent eligible degree between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2025willing and able to relocate to Canberra (or other state-based locations specified by participating agencies) for the duration of the graduate programwill undergo any police, character, health, or other required checksIf your only qualifying degree is from an overseas university, you will need to provide a statement with your application verifying the recognition of your qualifications from an Australian state or territory government overseas qualifications unit. Unfortunately, we are not able to consider your application without this supporting documentation.We recommend taking time to visit each of the participating department and agency websites to familiarise yourself with their graduate program, employee entitlements, classification, salary and more.Department of the Treasury - Graduate Development ProgramThe AGGP - Economist Stream is run independently of the Treasury Graduate Development Program recruitment process. You can apply for both the Treasury Graduate Program and the Economist Stream Graduate recruitment processes - just make sure to check the eligibility requirements.ApplyApplications must be submitted before the closing date of 14 April 2025.Your online application must include:your resumeacademic transcripts, anda short-written response to the application question.You will receive an email confirmation once you have lodged your application.RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility Scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: RecruitAbility Australian Public Service Commission