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Apply to one or more programs to be considered for a role to support participating APS agencies and transform the way they provide services for Australians. Participating agencies and departments vary across programs.

  • Ability Apprenticeship Program

    An affirmative measure program only open to people with disability to secure ongoing employment. Roles vary with work in administration, policy development and service delivery.
    Salary: $69,553
    Locations: Australian Capital Territory
    Office arrangement: On-site
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  • Australian Federal Police Directions Program

    As an AFP Directions Program participant you will experience work in health and wellbeing, investigations, canines, cyber security, intelligence, corporate support, protection, workforce planning,…
    Salary: $59,582
    Locations: Australian Capital Territory
    Office arrangement: On-site
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  • Digital Traineeship Program

    As a digital trainee, you'll use your existing skills and learn new digital skills to assist agencies in improving services across the Australian Public Service.
    Salary: $53,565 - $97,588
    Locations: New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, +1 more
    Office arrangement: On-site, remote or hybrid
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  • Indigenous Apprenticeships Program

    Applications will open: 29 January 2025

    A pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to start their career in the Australian Government
    Salary: $58,000 - $69,433
    Locations: Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, +6 more
    Office arrangement: On-site, remote or hybrid
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  • Australian Government Apprenticeship Program

    As an apprentice in the Australian Government, you'll learn new skills, have a chance to work on issues that matter while completing a Diploma of Government.
    Salary: $71,255 - $85,923
    Locations: Australian Capital Territory, Western Australia, +5 more
    Office arrangement: On-site, remote or hybrid
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  • Australian Government School Leaver Program

    As a school leaver program participant, you’ll build skills on the job at one of the many Australian Government departments and agencies participating in the program.
    Salary: Starting at $52,000
    Locations: Australian Capital Territory, Western Australia, +5 more
    Office arrangement: On-site, remote or hybrid
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  • ATO School Leaver Program

    Applications will open: 1 November 2025

    The Evergreen Program offers entry-level positions in the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
    Salary: $61,749 - $70,280
    Locations: Australian Capital Territory, Western Australia, +5 more
    Office arrangement: On-site, remote or hybrid
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  • Summer Clerk Program

    As a Summer Clerk program participant, you'll gain practical experience in a Commonwealth Government legal practice
    Salary: $71,255 - $85,923
    Locations: Australian Capital Territory
    Office arrangement: On-site, remote or hybrid
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  • ATO Evergreen Program

    Applications will open: 7 October 2024

    An entry-level program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to learn about different careers at the ATO while contributing to the community by supporting tax services.
    Salary: $61,749
    Locations: New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, +5 more
    Office arrangement: Hybrid
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