2022 Graduate Program

The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) is committed to implementing the Government's policies and programs to improve the lives of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Our team includes people across Australia who work closely with communities to make sure policies, programs and services address the unique needs of each community.

Working across the NIAA our Graduate Program will develop your knowledge and understanding of the Agency's key priorities. Key facts about the program:

• 12 months duration
• Based in Canberra with a potential rotation in one of our various metropolitan, regional and remote locations
• Choose from our Policy & Programs, Operations & Delivery or Corporate Stream
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Contribute to meaningful policies, programs and services
• Formal pastoral care and support program

The NIAA is in an exciting time of change and growth. Using our shared values & behaviours as the foundation, we strive to be one team looking to the future. As an important part of this team, you will be exposed to a range of professional and personal development opportunities to launch your APS career, develop your capabilities and work to improve the wellbeing of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

All NIAA graduates will have the opportunity to undertake professional development including writing for APS, resilience, Indigenous Affairs policy, stakeholder management, economics for non-economists and problem-solving.

To be an NIAA graduate, you will embody our shared values and behaviours:

• We respect multiple perspectives
• We are authentic
• We are professional and act with integrity
• We invest in each other's success
• We deliver with purpose

Key dates:

• March 9 2021 - Applications Open
• April 18 2021 - Applications Close
• May 2021 - First round of assessments
• July/August 2021 - Assessment Centre
• September 2021 - Offers
• February 2022 - Program Commencement