Launch Your Government Career: 12-Month Starter Program

UM Holdings; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Superannuation

Job summary

The Australian Government Career Starter Program offers a 12-month, full-time path designed for graduates who completed Year 12 in 2025 or 2026. You will be placed in a permanent APS1 role within a participating department or agency and study towards Certificates IV in Government or HR while you work.

You will receive a dedicated supervisor, access to networking events with other Career Starters and a clear pathway to advancing to APS2 on successful completion.

Qualifications

• Completed Year 12 or equivalent qualification in the current or previous year.
• Australian citizen required.
• Undergo security and police checks.

Responsibilities

• Work full-time in a permanent APS1 role in a participating department or agency.
• Study towards a Certificate IV in Government while you work.
• Receive support from a dedicated supervisor and team.
• Attend networking events with other Career Starters across government.
• Advance to the APS2 level after program completion.

Education

Year 12 or equivalent

Certificate IV in Government

Certificate IV in Human Resource Management

Job description

The Australian Government Career Starter Program offers a 12-month, full-time path designed for graduates who completed Year 12 in 2025 or 2026. You will be placed in a permanent APS1 role within a participating department or agency and study towards Certificates IV in Government or HR while you work.

You will receive a dedicated supervisor, access to networking events with other Career Starters and a clear pathway to advancing to APS2 on successful completion.