Graduate Program: Policy, Impact & Rotations (Feb 2028)

Dlssgeelong; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 71,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Footprints Program

Mentoring program

Job summary

National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) offers a graduate program across Australia, designed to develop skills, networks, and experience for a meaningful APS career. You’ll rotate through diverse work areas, engage with First Nations partners, and access strong development opportunities and mentoring.

The program includes a permanent APS 4 role with a starting salary of AU$83,242 per annum plus superannuation, relocation assistance, and comprehensive cross-cultural learning.

Qualifications

• Final year undergraduate degree (any discipline) or higher.
• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain baseline vetting.
• Commitment to Indigenous engagement and cultural capability.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams to deliver outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to policy and program design across areas in collaboration with First Nations partners.
• Participate in three rotations across different work areas, including regional or remote placements.
• Support data, evaluation and insights to inform decisions and advance priorities.
• Engage with communities to understand local needs and drive place-based solutions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Cultural capability

Problem solving

Education

Final year undergraduate degree (any discipline)

Job description

National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) offers a graduate program across Australia, designed to develop skills, networks, and experience for a meaningful APS career. You’ll rotate through diverse work areas, engage with First Nations partners, and access strong development opportunities and mentoring.

The program includes a permanent APS 4 role with a starting salary of AU$83,242 per annum plus superannuation, relocation assistance, and comprehensive cross-cultural learning.