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.

National Indigenous Employees Conference
On the 6th and 7th of May the first ever national conference of Indigenous employees in the Australian Public Service was held in Sydney, sponsored and organised by the Australian Public Service Commission.

Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers of this article should note that it contains images of deceased persons.

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.

Australian Public Service Indigenous Scholarship Programme 2008
“Build your Career Today for Tomorrow”
The Indigenous Scholarship Programme (ISP) 2008 is designed to broaden the career progression opportunities for Indigenous employees in the Australian Public Service (APS) by offering a range of professional development and advanced study opportunities. The ISP is offered to Indigenous employees at the APS 6 to SES levels.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and graduates career opportunities
The Commission coordinates recruitment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and graduates for career opportunities in a number of Australian Government agencies. By lodging a single application with us you may be considered for employment opportunities in over 20 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.

Further information can be found at:

• Applying for a cadetship with the APS
• Applying for graduate opportunities with the APS