STEM Graduate (Jan 2028)

UEC; Australia; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% superannuation

Annual leave

Parental leave

Job summary

NDIS Commission in Australia offers a 12‑month graduate program within the public service sector. You will work on projects, develop essential skills, and gain exposure to senior leaders while collaborating with teams across Australia.

The program supports flexible working arrangements and provides structured mentorship, helping graduates build a strong foundation for a career in government and policy. Salaries start APS level 4 with generous superannuation and leave provisions.

Qualifications

• STEM graduates are eligible for the program.
• Demonstrated analytical and research capabilities.
• Ability to coordinate information across teams and areas.
• Interest in public service sector and policy work.

Responsibilities

• Engage in projects and develop skills for the public service sector.
• Gain exposure to senior leaders and cross‑team collaboration.
• Contribute to national initiatives across Australia.
• Support flexible work arrangements to maintain work‑life balance.

Skills

Analysis

Research

Project coordination

Information coordination

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Graduatesin theSTEM Stream come from a range of degree disciplines. These include Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

STEM graduates work in a variety of roles across our different businesses. Someof the workSTEM graduatescould do to contribute tothe organisationmay include:

• Undertakinga variety of tasks and activities within the business areas.
• Contributingtotheteamandorganisation'sstrategic goals
• undertaking analysis and research projects.
• Coordinating requests for information across business areas
• assisting with project/program management.
• Preparing briefing materials, policy submissions, reports or correspondence.

Your role

• A 12-month graduate program.
• You’ll engage in projects and develop the skills needed to excel in the public service sector.
• Gain exposure to senior leaders and collaborate with teams working across Australia, on impactful issues.
• Flexibility in work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

Training and development

• Complete a structured learning program through the completion of a comprehensive 10-month APS Graduate Development Learning Program.
• Receive mentorship and career coaching.
• Guidance and support from a dedicated Graduate Program Coordinator.

Salary and benefits

• A competitive salary package commencing on APS level 4 is $82,999 plus 15.4 % superannuation. Increases to $90,000 after the first 12 months plus 15.4% superannuation.
• Annual leave, cultural leave, and parental leave.

Culture

We strive to be an inclusive community where everyone feels they belong, we encourage applications from people with disability, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, women and people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

More information

The NDIS Commission is the dedicated national regulator of NDIS service providers and workers in Australia. The NDIS Commission upholds the rights of NDIS participants to quality and safe support or services, including those received under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).