The Indigenous Apprenticeships Program (IAP) plays a pivotal role in increasing Indigenous employment opportunities across the APS.
Since 2015, the IAP has given over 1,500 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people opportunities to join the APS. These are people with diverse backgrounds, including people leaving school, finishing study or looking for a new career.
It’s a great way for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to make a difference in the lives of Australians.
Apply online from 4 to 29 October 2021.
The program
The 12-month program offers:
a permanent, full-time, entry-level job in government
job security with a competitive salary
opportunities to progress your career, including a nationally recognised certificate or diploma qualification.
It also offers a range of roles across a number of departments and agencies. You could work in:
administration
policy and program development
service delivery
finance
human resources
information technology.
Location and placements
When you apply, we’ll ask you which department or agency you’re interested in. We’ll consider your application for all participating departments and agencies.
We’ll also ask where in Australia you’d like to work. You can apply for a role in one or more locations.
If you’re successful, we’ll take your preferences into account when we offer you a job. We may offer you a job at more than one department or agency. You can then select the one that is best for you.
The list of participating departments and agencies for 2022 is still being finalised. Bookmark this page and check back later.
Recruitment level
The APS classifies jobs at different levels.
We recruit at the APS2 and APS3 levels. We’ll consider you for both levels in our recruitment process.
Once you complete the program, you’ll move up to the next APS level at your department or agency.
Read more about role classifications in the Classifications and work level standards on the Australian Public Service Commission website.
Apprenticeship qualifications
If you’re an APS2 apprentice, you’ll complete a Certificate IV in Government. If you’re an APS3 apprentice, you’ll complete a Diploma in Government. You must complete the relevant course to graduate.
We have a lot of support to make sure you get through your apprenticeship and studies. You’ll get time during your work hours to complete your certificate or diploma.