Defence Australia
2027 Australian Government Graduate Program - Indigenous Graduate Pathway
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- These positions are exclusively open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
- Between $67,207 to $89,530, plus 15.4% superannuation
- Opportunities available in various locations across the Australian Government at a Graduate, APS Level 3 and APS Level 4
Applications for the 2027 Australian Government Graduate Program (AGGP) - Indigenous Graduate Pathway (IGP) are now open! Through one application, this pathway opens a range of opportunities for you across approximately 30 commonwealth departments and agencies.
Wherever you work in the Australian Government you will find opportunities to undertake a wide range of challenging work and make a contribution to the Australian public.
One application, endless opportunities.
The experience
Graduates in the APS gain hands-on, real-world experience combined with formal development designed to build strong professional foundations. This approach helps graduates develop skills, confidence and networks that support long-term career success, within government and beyond. on, real world experience combined with formal development designed to build strong professional foundations. This approach helps graduates develop skills, confidence and networks that support long term career success
Graduates employed through the Indigenous Graduate Pathway typically undertake a structured program within a participating agency that includes:
- Work rotations that expose graduates to different business areas and policy, service or regulatory work
- Meaningful, real-world projects that contribute to government outcomes
- On-the-job learning and formal training to build strong professional foundations
- Opportunities to build networks with other graduates, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, leaders and allies across the APS
Our ideal candidate
We are seeking graduates from a range of disciplines who are motivated to further their careers while contributing to the Australian community. We want to hear from you if you are driven, have a positive attitude and want to make a difference.
For all roles, you will need to have demonstrated capabilities in the following areas:
- Supports strategic direction
- Achieves results
- Supports productive working relationships
- Communicates with influence
- Displays personal dive and integrity
Eligibility
The Indigenous Graduate Pathway is an affirmative measures round, where eligibility is limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander graduates who have completed an undergraduate degree (Australian Qualification Framework Level 7) or higher.
To be eligible, you must:
- Be an Australian citizen.
- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be able to provide proof of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage throughout the recruitment process.
- Have completed, at minimum, a three (3)-year undergraduate degree at an AQF level 7 or above between January 2022 and December 2026.
More information on the Australian Government Indigenous Graduate Pathway can be found at Indigenous Graduate Pathway | APS jobs or in the attached Information Pack.
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