2026 Australian Government Apprenticeship Program

3 weeks ago


Adelaide, South Australia Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the 2026 Australian Government Apprenticeship Program role at Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

The Australian Government Apprenticeship Program (AGAP) offers an opportunity to start a career in the Australian Public Service (APS) with no pre-requisite qualifications. Coordinated by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR), a single application enables consideration for apprenticeship roles across the APS. This 12‑month program provides a learning and development pathway to expand personal and professional capabilities, with on‑the‑job learning and growth, and support throughout the program. It aims to diversify the APS by welcoming applicants from diverse work and life experiences.

Participants have the potential to launch a long‑term career with the APS, with opportunities to learn new skills, advance, and contribute to meaningful work on issues that matter.

Duties And Responsibilities

As an example, responsibilities at the APS 3 Classification may include the following:

  • Contributing to team goals and participating in teamwork activities. Building and sustaining positive relationships with team members and clients. Responding under direction to changes in client needs and expectations.
  • Setting priorities, completing allocated tasks, and making decisions within defined parameters relating to the area of responsibility. Planning own work goals and priorities that align with and achieve own and team outcomes.
  • Working under general supervision and direction against established priorities and procedures. Exercising some autonomy about how work tasks are performed. Making decisions within defined parameters and following established procedures and protocols.
  • Understanding relevant legislation and policy frameworks. Providing advice using established policy and procedures as a guide.
  • Undertaking straightforward tasks which may have an element of complexity. Contributing to the improvement of quality and efficiency of services.
How to Apply

Applications are to be submitted using the department's eRecruit (online recruitment) system.

Eligibility

To Be Eligible For The Program, You Must

  • Be an Australian Citizen.
  • Be willing to undergo any police, character, health or other checks, as required.
  • Be able to obtain and maintain a valid Australian Government Security clearance.
  • Be prepared to study a comprehensive Learning and Development Program.
Don't meet all the role requirements?

DEWR is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and seeks to recruit staff with a wide range of backgrounds, skill levels, disciplines and working styles. If this role resonates but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, you are encouraged to apply anyway.

Citizenship – to be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, the process of obtaining it.

Security Clearance – the successful candidate is required to hold, or have the ability to obtain, and maintain a Baseline security clearance.

Please refer to the Job Information Pack for more information about the role.


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