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Australian Government Career Starter Program

Are you looking to start your career and develop your skills? If so, a career in the Australian Public Service awaits.

Applications are now open for the 2027 Australian Government Career Starter Program. 

What is the Career Starter Program? 

The Australian Government Career Starter Program is a 12‑month career development program, with successful applicants gaining a full-time, permanent job in the Australian Public Service (APS).

The program combines a nationally recognised qualification – a Certificate IV in either Government or Human Resource Management – with on-the-job training in the APS.

You can express a preference for a role in one of the two streams – Government (generalist) or Human Resources. This preference will help match you to a role in one of the 10 participating Australian Government departments. The APS provides competitive salaries, generous superannuation and a range of other benefits.

A career in the Australian Public Service

The 2027 Australian Government Career Starter Program is a unique opportunity for school leavers to kickstart your career, gain real-world experience, develop skills and contribute to meaningful work. Career starters will work and learn within a supportive and professional environment that encourages growth and development. 

Areas of opportunity

On offer is a variety of work types, allowing you to explore areas that suit your interests and strengths.

Successful applicants will work in areas such as: 

• Human resources 
• Customer service 
• Projects and policy 
• Technical roles. 

Applications close 31 August 2026. 

For more information 

Visit the Career Starter Program page or attend an online information session held via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 13 August. 

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