Graduate program

join the Australian Public Service (APS) Graduate Development Program
gain broad experience and exposure to different business areas through rotations within the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA)
build strong professional networks at the NDIA and the APS
contribute to meaningful work supporting more than 646,000 Australians living with disability to have greater participation in the community and the economy
be part of an inclusive and diverse work environment
have training and career development opportunities targeted to your professional field and goals
enjoy a competitive salary and working conditions that support positive work-life balance.

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Build your skills. Build your career. Shape Australia’s future.

As a graduate in the APS you’ll do meaningful work from day one and see the impact you make in the community we serve.

We’ll ask you to contribute to work that matters and encourage your ideas.

We’re different to other APS agencies. The NDIA is continually evolving, with the NDIS now supporting more than 646,000 Australians living with disability.

This means that our work and our teams also continue to expand, and we have a wide range of roles open across different functions in various locations.

The NDIA is making improvements. We continue to make changes in our processes to better support people with disability.

This means we need people with fresh ideas and enthusiasm to work towards our commitment. You will get the opportunity and platform to flex your creativity and make positive changes.

Your work has impact. Everything we do works towards a stronger NDIS.

We’re looking for graduates who are passionate and committed to the NDIA's purpose. People who enjoy working as part of a diverse, high-performing team.

We want our staff to reflect the community we serve. We value diversity in every respect.

We welcome applications from graduates with diverse academic skills, including, but not limited to:

human resources
data and analytics
legal
media and communications
economics, accounting and finance
business and commerce
ICT, computer science, project and program management
cyber security
software development
risk
social sciences (policy, research, health, disability)
behavioural science and psychology
allied health
government or public policy and political science
engineering

We also encourage people with disability, who come from a culturally and linguistically diverse background or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, to apply.

To find out what it’s like to be a graduate with the NDIA, see our Meet our Graduates page.

Graduates have the opportunity to work from the NDIA office locations outlined below. Remote working opportunities may also be available.

NSW – Penrith, QLD – Brisbane, NT - Darwin, Alice Springs, WA – Perth, SA - Adelaide, Port Augusta, VIC - Dandenong, Geelong, Melbourne, ACT – Canberra, QLD – Robina.

Eligible candidates must:

be an Australian citizen, or will be an Australian citizen by January 2025
have completed at least an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 qualification (a Bachelor degree), equivalent, or higher equivalent by 31 December 2024
have completed your most recent degree no more than 5 years ago on the date you lodge your application
have and keep a valid Australian Government security clearance once accepted onto the program
be willing to take any police, character, health or other checks required.

Recruitment for the 2025 NDIA Graduate Program opens on 27 May 2024 and remains open for four weeks, with applications closing on 23 June 2024, 11:30pm.

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