Welcome to Public Calling - APS Indigenous careers

The Australian Government is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous Australians in the Australian Public Service (APS) workforce, both in mainstream and Indigenous areas. The cultural diversity and different perspectives that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees bring to their workplaces are greatly valued in the APS.

The Australian Public Service Commission supports the recruitment, development and career progression of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the APS by implementing Public Calling – The APS Indigenous Employment Strategy.

From this page you can find out information on gaining employment, or if you already work in the APS, the support that is available to you to manage and develop your career as a Commonwealth Public Servant.

Indigenous graduate & cadetship opportunities
Graduate applications extended until Friday, 12 June
The Australian Public Service (APS) Commission coordinates recruitment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and graduates for career opportunities in a large range of Australian Government agencies.

By lodging a single application with us you may be considered for employment opportunities in over 40 Australian Government agencies!

We are seeking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to work in a variety of fields in the APS from international relations through to the environment. This also includes, but is not limited to, opportunities to work in Indigenous affairs.

Getting a job in the Australian Public Service
The Government is looking for more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to work in the APS. As an Indigenous Australian you’re encouraged to apply for a job with the APS. Getting a job in the Australian Public Service - a guide for applying for jobs is here to help you understand what is required.
More than a job—Indigenous careers in the Australian Public Service tells the stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees and graduates who have chosen to make a career in the Australian Public Service. In their own words they talk about why they chose to work in the APS, what they have learned, gained and contributed so far, and their goals for the future.

Public calling bulletin
Working in the Indigenous Employment Team at the Commission we are lucky to be able to share in many of the successes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees from across the APS. The Public Calling Bulletin will bring to you some of these stories as well as news about the work being done by agencies to support Indigenous careers in the APS.

Building an Indigenous employment strategy kit
The Commission has released an Indigenous Employment Strategy kit to assist agencies in building their own Indigenous employment strategy.
The kit is available online along with a list of resources and Menu of actions.

Indigenous Services Guide
The Indigenous Employment Team, part of the Australian Public Service Commission (the Commission), provides a range of services to support the recruitment, development and career progression of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Australian Public Service.