Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for this program, you must:

• Be an Australian citizen at the time of application.
• Be willing to undergo any police, character, health or other checks required.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a valid Australian Government security clearance once accepted onto the program when required, further information on security clearances is available Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).

Skills you need

To be suitable for a Digital Traineeship role, you should have most or all of the following skills:

• The capacity to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
• Personal drive and initiative
• Problem-solving skills and sound judgement
• Ability to collaborate in a team
• Ability to cope well under pressure and maintain integrity
• Ability to support workplace culture

Benefits

Working with the Australian Government offers excellent benefits, including:

• Competitive starting salary (Starting salaries range from $53,000 to $97,000 depending on placement agency and experience).
• Generous super contributions of 15.4%.
• Employment security with structured development and clear objectives.
• Flexible work practices and excellent leave conditions.

Locations

Positions available are dependent on the agencies you are matched with. Program participants may be able to access flexible office arrangements. Options depend on the role and the employing agency’s business needs. Managers will discuss working arrangements and employment terms with participants and their mentors.

What to expect in this program

Participants gain valuable skills and experience throughout the program, working alongside dedicated people in the Digital profession. This program consists of:

• Foundations and fundamentals training before commencing with your employing agency
• On-the-job learning and development opportunities
• Program support system from managers, the Digital Traineeship Program team and mentors
• Stakeholder engagement
• Support and mentorship from dedicated managers, mentors and the Digital Traineeship Program Team
• Individual learning plans to support and build the skills needed to succeed
• Prescribed training towards or equivalent to a Certificate IV or Diploma in a digital field.

Diversity and inclusion

RecruitAbility

The Australian Government Digital Traineeship Program team believe that building and maintaining a culture of inclusion begins with an equitable application process.

The RecruitAbility scheme applies to this vacancy. Our participation in the APS RecruitAbility scheme means we will progress an applicant with a disability to a further stage in the recruitment process if they have opted into the scheme and met the minimum requirements of the role. For further information about how a disability is defined, review Information for candidates with disability.