ABOUT THE CAREER STARTER PROGRAM Are you a recent Year 12 graduate from 2024 or completing in 2025 and ready to kickstart your professional journey in the Australian Public Service (APS)? The Career Starter Program is your gateway to a rewarding career, combining real-world experience with formal study. As a Career Starter, you'll benefit from: Hands-on experience in a government role Structured learning and development Networking opportunities through regular forums with fellow participants Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals Upon successful completion of the program, you will progress to the APS2 classification, opening doors to further career growth within the APS. With just one application, you'll be considered for roles across a range of Australian Government departments and agencies-maximizing your chances of finding the perfect fit. The key duties of the position include ABOUT THE ROLE As a Career Starter you will: Be a permanent employee within the Australian Public Service (there may be positions available in states outside of Canberra subject to agency vacancies); Competitive starting salary at the APS1 classification. Please note salaries vary across agencies; Advancement opportunity to the APS2 classification, upon successful completion of the program; Four weeks paid leave per year; Flexible and inclusive working environment; Superannuation of 15.4%. The program consists of: Completing a Certificate IV in Government or Human Resource Management Quarterly networking events A 'buddy' from the previous years' program or similar. Roles may be offered in Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney with successful applicants commencing the program in February 2026. DETAILED VACANCY INFORMATION For detailed information about this role, including the job specific capabilities, please refer to the downloadable vacancy pack, which can be accessed by clicking the hyperlink at the bottom of this page.
