Digital (Including ICT) Stream

Our program

ICT Digital Graduates undertake a structured program administered by the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC). This program provides the opportunity to excel in a digital or technical career after graduating from university. As a recent University  graduate, you will have an opportunity to further develop your skills while working in an inclusive and welcoming environment.

This is your opportunity to: 

• improve the lives of millions trying to learn and earn
• have a direct impact on ambitious multi-million-dollar government programs
• play a valued part in a once-in-a-generation change in the way the Australian Public Service (APS) does business with technology
• enjoy solving the most challenging problems in stimulating and flexible environments
• work in multi-disciplinary teams with skilled APS staff and industry experts
• build resilient modern services with cloud technologies that can better respond to the changing needs of the Australian community

Our Information and Communication Technology (ICT) teams deliver digital solutions to help achieve the Government’s vision of providing a personalised experience that is stable, secure, reliable, and ultimately anticipates the needs of every user most impacted by our work.

Our department is continually exploring and investing in innovative cloud technologies and is recognised as being at the forefront of technology deployment in the APS. We are constantly improving our desktop applications and facilities to provide a better experience for our ICT staff. We also recognise this goes beyond using cutting-edge tools to include support for methods and mindsets as we face an increasingly unpredictable future. To meet this challenge, our current focus is on embedding and resourcing DevOps and Agile methodologies, and human-centred design into our ways of working.

The department provides a wide range of IT and Digital services to its staff and external customers including other government agencies, job seekers, employers, students, and service providers. We are looking for people who are passionate about IT services and creating great experiences for the people who use them. We are looking for people who are innovative and creative and have an interest in building technology, IT security, IT infrastructure, design thinking, user centred design, data and analytics, program and project management and digital channel engagement. We want people who like to solve problems and who want to be part of a team that develops solutions.

What our digital graduates do

Graduates will be working in a fast-paced environment where opportunities are exciting and diverse. While our work is mostly based in Canberra, we also have offices in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney, and our teams are practiced at working flexibly to get the job done.

Learn more about this rewarding work in our Frequently Asked Questions document.

You may have the opportunity to work in the following divisions within the department.

Digital Experience and Solutions Division (DES). 

The Digital Experience and Solutions Division(DES) is responsible for designing, building and maintaining the ICT systems and digital solutions that supports DEWR’s programs and policies, whilst also fulfilling the department’s strategic objectives. The division leads large, complex digital projects that deliver new business systems, as well as supporting a large portfolio of mission critical digital services. We aim to deliver digital applications and services in a modern, connected, and integrated way that drives business value and builds trust with citizens. DES currently has responsibility for a large program of digital delivery work across all DEWR business lines and supports some projects for external agencies..

Enterprise Technology Division (ETD). 

The Enterprise Technology Division (ETD) is the department's ICT platforms and services division. ETD provides ICT hosting platforms both on premises and in the cloud that support the department’s applications and websites. The division manages a large server environment which along with networking, gateway, and cyber security services, provides reliable platforms for our users. The division also delivers end-user computing solutions including virtual and mobile platforms, corporate applications, and a service desk. These services ensure the department has the modern, resilient, and secure technology foundations needed to operate effectively and meet its strategic and operational objectives.

Opportunities across these divisions include

Technical opportunities

• Development/coding (mainly Microsoft product suite)
• Database development and administration (SQL)
• Cloud Engineering (IaaS, PaaS and SaaS)
• Data warehousing and analytics
• Network and gateway
• ICT security, forensics, and hosting solutions
• Unified communications
• Server build and management
• Mobile workspaces
• System Administration and Operations
• Platform Services

Business Design opportunities

• Service design
• User experience design
• User interface design

Eligibility

To be eligible for AGGP Digital Stream, you must:

• submit a completed application prior to the closing date and time. 
• be an Australian citizen at the time of application
• have completed (or will complete) at least an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 qualification (a Bachelor degree), equivalent, or higher equivalent by 31 December 2026 in a digital or technical field. Check to see if your digital degree is eligible.
• have completed your most recent eligible qualification between 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2026.
• be able to obtain and maintain a valid Australian Government security clearance once accepted onto the program when required. Further information on security clearances is available from Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA)
• be willing to undergo any police, character, health, or other checks required.

How to apply

We are a participating agency in the Australian Government Graduate Program (AGGP) Digital stream. Applications are now open. Click here to apply!

Successful applicants will be placed in a merit pool that will be considered by the APS and Commonwealth entities. Please note that agencies and departments and will offer different employment conditions and graduate program features

Make sure you nominate the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations as your preferred agency for your chance to join us! 

If you have any questions, please email entrylevel@dewr.gov.au.