Our entry level pathways help you develop your skills and improve your career prospects with us and the Australian Public Service (APS). The pathways are open to Australian citizens. If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australian, our Indigenous programs can help you gain qualifications.
Entry level pathways benefits
The benefits of joining our entry level pathways include:
Digital Traineeship Program
The Australian Government Digital Traineeship Program provides modern, flexible and ongoing training and employment for people wanting to build a digital career in the APS.
Digital Cadetship Program
The Digital Cadetship Program is open to those who have completed one year of an undergraduate bachelor’s degree or equivalent. The program is an exciting opportunity for university students to work part time while completing their degree.
Aurora Neuroinclusion Program
The Aurora Neuroinclusion Program helps people who are neurodivergent start their career in the Australian Public Service (APS). Aurora recognises the unique skills and talents people who are neurodivergent can bring to work. As part of our program, we offer professional development and work experience opportunities in the APS.
National Graduate Program
Our National Graduate Program is open to university graduates. It runs for 10 months, offering on-the-job learning, formal training and specialist events to develop your skills as a member of the APS.
Indigenous Apprenticeships Program
The Indigenous Apprenticeships Program (IAP) is an entry level program for people of any age or life stage to start their career in the Australian Public Service (APS).
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