APS Indigenous Pathways programs: APS career opportunities for Indigenous Australians
Applications for the 2014 intake of the APS Indigenous Pathways Programs for Indigenous Graduates, Cadets and Trainees are now open.
APS Indigenous Graduate Program
Applications for the 2014 Indigenous Pathways Graduate program have now closed
The APS Indigenous Graduate Program is a great way to transition tertiary studies into a career. The APS has a range of positions available for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who have recently (within the last five years) completed an undergraduate degree or higher qualifications.
Typically running for one year, the graduate program offers participants the opportunity to apply what they know through a variety of work placements, undertake ongoing professional development, and access a great support network that includes current and former graduates.
Development activities on the graduate program generally include:
- work rotations designed to develop graduates’ understanding of the overall business of the agency
- training and development courses in areas such as policy processes, project management and interpersonal skills
- networking activities with current and former graduates
To apply, please complete and submit an online application at the Commission’s online recruitment page. Click here to complete a graduate program online application.
Applicants are encourage to read the Frequently Asked Questions for graduates which have been developed to assist you in competing your application and provide further information about eligibility and processes
APS Indigenous Cadetship Program
Applications close Thursday 30 May 2013
The APS Indigenous Cadetship Program is designed to link full-time Indigenous students undertaking their first undergraduate degree with Australian Government employers who can give them work placements and ongoing employment once they finish their studies.
A cadetship is a combination of full time study and work placement. Each year cadets undertake 12 weeks of work placement with their employing agency. Participating agencies provide candidates with a salary while on work placements, as well as an allowance while studying, and may offer financial assistance for text books and university fees.
The Cadet Program is delivered in partnership with the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations’ Indigenous Cadetship Support Program, which provides financial assistance to agencies to support the employment of cadets.
Applicants are encourage to read the Frequently Asked Questions for cadets which have been developed to assist you in competing your application and provide further information about eligibility and processes.
APS Indigenous Traineeship Program
Applications close Thursday 30 May 2013
The APS Indigenous Traineeship Program is designed to increase the employment of Indigenous Australians with no formal qualifications in the APS. It provides a pathway to employment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders who may not have a working background relevant to current employment in the APS, but have the capability to do so.
The program provides trainees with a training wage, as well as the opportunity to learn new skills and undertake a structured training program leading to a permanent job in the APS on successful completion.
The program generally comprises a traineeship of up to 12 months, awarding a nationally recognised qualification upon completion.
To apply, please complete and submit an online application at the Commission’s online recruitment page. Click here to complete a traineeship program online application.
Applicants are encourage to read the Frequently Asked Questions for trainees which have been developed to assist you in competing your application and provide further information about eligibility and processes.
APS Indigenous Pathways success stories
Click here to read about previous APS Indigenous Pathways successes
For further APS employment opportunities please visit : http://www.apsjobs.gov.au
For further Indigenous employment information, contact 1300 656 009 or email Indigenous@apsc.gov.au
