Launch Your Public Service Career: 2027 Starter Program

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Employer superannuation

Certificate IV study support

Job summary

The Australian Government Career Starter Program offers a 12-month, full-time pathway in Canberra with a permanent APS1 role, competitive salary, paid leave, and superannuation. You gain hands-on government experience across participating departments and agencies.

Diploma study toward a Certificate IV in Government or Certificate IV in Human Resource Management is included, with dedicated supervision, networking events, and potential progression to APS2 upon successful completion.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Year 12 or equivalent qualification in the current or previous year
• Be an Australian citizen
• Undergo security and police checks.

Responsibilities

• Respond to enquiries, support facilities, and engage with the public.
• Assist with training calendars, handle correspondence, and support executive functions.
• In HR roles, support learning and development, wellbeing programs, and policy communication.

Job description

The Australian Government Career Starter Program offers a 12-month, full-time pathway in Canberra with a permanent APS1 role, competitive salary, paid leave, and superannuation. You gain hands-on government experience across participating departments and agencies.

Diploma study toward a Certificate IV in Government or Certificate IV in Human Resource Management is included, with dedicated supervision, networking events, and potential progression to APS2 upon successful completion.