National Graduate Program - Digital stream (Feb 2024)

The ideal candidate 

We want the future leaders of the Australian Public Service - graduates who are bold, have big ideas and are forward thinkers.  
 
We're looking for a wide range of people to join us and we're committed to providing an inclusive workplace. We value our staff for their unique qualities, ideas and perspectives. 

For our digital stream, we're looking for graduates with degrees in the following subjects: 

• information and communication technology
• programming
• computer science
• software engineering
• information systems

We're also looking for graduates with a degree in any of these subjects and related areas:

• sciences
• engineering or network engineering
• mathematics
• web design
• business modelling
• bio informatics
• machine learning
• business informatics
• cyber security

If you have any of the above degrees, you can apply to both our digital and generalist streams. If you’re assessed as suitable for both streams, we’ll try to match you to the digital stream first. Once you start, you will stay in the digital stream for the duration of the program.  

Range of work 

In the digital stream, your role will support the delivery and operation of digital platforms and systems that improve government service delivery for the Australian community. 

You may work on a range of projects and tasks such as any of the following:  

• developing and providing solutions or operations support for software applications, services and other ICT assets
• provide broad data analysis and engineering solution support through project build, test and implementation activities
• design and development of high quality solutions in support of business and technical requirements
• implementing Standard Operating Procedures in support of policy and processes
• implementing solutions that underpin ICT infrastructure and cyber services
• implementing and supporting ICT infrastructure and cyber support processes.

What you'll get  

We offer:  

• a competitive salary, ranging between $63,760 - $71,063 depending on your qualification level
• employer superannuation contributions of 15.4%
• progression to an APS5 classification at successful completion of the program
• a variety of leave options, including 4 weeks of annual leave
• flexible working arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance
• a range of development opportunities to shape your career in the Australian Public Service.

 Why you should work for us  

We make government services simple so people can get on with their lives.   

Every hour of every day in Australia, people in need turn to the Australian Government for help. In those moments, our agency responds.  

Our work spans social security and healthcare, in addition to disaster relief, assistance to farmers and specialised services for vulnerable communities.   

We’ve touched the lives of every Australian in recent years, supporting the community through the pandemic and multiple natural disasters.  

We're an agency that helps people and we're committed to progress, constantly moving forward to deliver services that are simple, helpful, respectful and transparent.   

Eligibility  

 To be eligible for the role, you must:  

• be an Australian citizen on 17 April 2023
• have completed or due to complete an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, recognised in Australia, within 5 years prior to program commencement.

Inclusivity  

We're committed to providing a work environment that values inclusion and diversity and supports all staff to reach their full potential. We have a range of workplace diversity and inclusion strategies, policies and initiatives in place to achieve this.  

We’re a Gold Status Employer, as recognised by the Australian Workplace Equality Index for our LGBTI+ workplace inclusion. The Diversity Council Australia (DCA) has awarded the agency inclusive employer status for the last 2 years.   

Our program includes an Affirmative Measure to help employ Indigenous Australians. You can apply to our program using this measure, through the Australian Public Service Commission's Indigenous Graduate Pathway.   

We also have an Affirmative Measure for Australians with disability. Our team would be happy to talk with you about any reasonable adjustment you require.