Digital Transformation Agency
Graduate Program (Jan 2024)
Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- AUD 58,000 - 74,646 / Year
- 60-100 vacancies
- Apply by 1 Aug 2023
- Start date 30 Jan 2024 - 31 Jan 2024
Australian Government Digital Graduate Program
The Digital Graduate Program gives you an opportunity to excel in a digital or technical career after you’ve graduated from university. As a recent graduate, you’ll have an opportunity to further develop your skills while working for the Australian Government.
The Digital Graduate Program is for Australian citizens who've completed a university degree in a digital or technical field within the last 5 years or will complete their degree in the current year.
We are looking for people who want to use their digital skills to build a better Australia.
If you've studied one of the listed degrees then you should consider applying.
Double and honours degrees in these fields are also accepted.
If your degree is not listed but you believe it's suited to a digital graduate placement please get in touch by emailing emergingtalent@apsc.gov.au to discuss your options.
Find your fit
Government agencies have many different digital and technical roles. These roles support the core functions of each agency. Past graduates have worked in:
- cyber security
- digital media
- user research
- programming
- interactive media
- software engineering
- big data
- networking
- systems analysis and design
- web development
- data analytics
- systems testing
- infrastructure support
- networking
- applications development.
To learn more about how the digital skills you have gained at university apply to digital roles in government, you can access the Australian Public Service Career Pathfinder tool. The tool allows you to explore digital roles based on your current skills and interests, and shows you the skills you might need to land a job that interests you.
Who you’ll be working for
Positions will be available across the Australian Public Service. Agencies vary each year and agency participation is through opt-in basis. Please visit the Australian Government Graduate Portal for information regarding participating agencies.
Benefits
In a graduate job you’ll get:
- full-time permanent employment – pending a successful probation period
- post-graduate qualification in digital technology for government
- career coaching and mentoring
- flexible working arrangements
- competitive salary and super
- membership to the Australian Computing Society (ACS)
- access to private training about emerging digital trends.
In the graduate program you may undertake rotations through various digital areas and roles.
Support and coaching
You will have support from your supervisor and a dedicated career liaison to give you the best chance of success.
Your supervisor will provide guidance and feedback on day-to-day tasks and help you understand how your work is contributing to the agency’s goals. As a graduate you’ll:
- do meaningful work from day one
- be given guidance on finding your fit
- be asked to contribute
- be recognised for your perspective
- see the impact you can make in the Australian community we serve.
Your career liaison will help you with your studies and job skills. They will help guide your professional development towards a successful and rewarding career.
You will also get to network with other participants and develop professional relationships that will support you throughout your career.
How to Apply
You'll need these documents to apply:
- proof of Australian Citizenship (Birth Certificate or Passport) or application to become an Australian citizen
- passport size photo
- a copy of your university transcript
- a resume.
Eligible candidates will be:
- an Australian citizen at time of application
- have completed an eligible digital Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 qualification (a Bachelor degree), or higher equivalent by 31 December 2023*
- have completed their eligible digital qualification between 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2023
- be able to obtain and maintain a valid Australian Government security clearance once accepted into the program where required
- be willing to undergo any Police, character, health or other checks required.
*As part of the application process you will be required to include your latest academic transcript.
Pre-register
Pre-register here so you'll get notified once the opportunity is open!
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen
- Creative Arts +more
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
I am currently in a technical role where I am working on a longer term project. My day-to-day involves a lot of programming and problem solving, but also collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
Although there are some tasks that do not change from day-to-day such as managing inboxes and answering a hotline, there have been some unique projects that have been assigned to me which has challenged me to improve both my technical and communication skills.
Day to day activities involve working towards Sprint goals depending on what work is needed to complete. For example I have recently been working on developing Inclusion Dos and Dont posters, reviewing guidance documents, presenting our policy, conducting discovery research and general admin work to ensure operations of the team work effectively.
About the employer
Digital Transformation Agency
4.1
100 - 500 employees
Government & Public Service
Join the DTA to kick-start your career and help influence world class data and digital government services!
Pros and cons of working at Digital Transformation Agency
Pros
Supportive supervisor who encourages me to learn and take on more tasks and has hugely helped me to develop my skills, supportive HR team, good culture.
I love the culture and the people. My current team is a positive and inspiring working environment, and I have had great experiences with other teams in my division as well of being included in events. My current team's work also resonates with me in wanting to promote a better digital experience for users as an aspiring UX designer.
Best thing about working at the DTA is the culture and environment. Everyone is professional and knowledgeable in their respective roles with the ability to collaborate and help out where needed.
Flexibility of working from home and working in the office. Flex time is also great for if a busy period comes along, you're able to take some additional time off to make up for the extra time worked.
I enjoy the culture and how supported I feel in my role.
Cons
There were difficulties in grasping new processes, particularly when this is the introduction to working in government.
Nothing with the company, just adjusting to how I have a work-life balance and managing energy levels.
Understanding how the company (and government) works as a whole. There is a lot of learning and catching up needed to understand not only the organisation structure but the role of the agency and how it interacts with the government.
As part of the grad program, I've found it hard having had to re-locate away from my family and friends.
Not many people know what we do. The agency doesn't do a great job of communicating externally what we do and our image (e.g. website) isn't fantastic.