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Department of Social Services 2025 Ability Apprenticeship Program

Want to start a rewarding career in the Australian Public Service?

Would you like the opportunity to play a role in helping improve the wellbeing of individuals and families in Australian communities?

Are you looking for a supportive workplace?

The Department of Social Services (the Department) 2025 Ability Apprenticeship Program is an employment entry program, open for applications from people living with disability.

It is designed to create pathways into secure, ongoing employment within the Department and the broader Australian Public Service (APS).

Employment in the 2025 Ability Apprenticeship Program is expected to commence in July 2025.

Participants working in the Department commence at the APS 3.1 classification with a starting salary from $69,553 per annum (full-time). Upon successful completion of all program requirements, at the end of the 12-month program, may advance to the APS 4.1 classification.

About the Ability Apprenticeship Program:

• the program is scheduled to start mid – 2025 for a duration of 12 months
• a rewarding introduction to working in government and being part of the Australian Government’s social policy agenda
• receive workplace learning and individualised flexible training, development and support options
• positions are mostly located in our National Office in Canberra, with some in other State offices
• the department will provide reasonable workplace adjustments to enable you to perform at your full capability
• as well as employment with the Department of Social Services, successful applicants may be offered a similar employment opportunity in another Australian Public Service agency.

Applicant Eligibility Requirements

• The positions in this program are specifically for people with disability
• Must be an Australian citizen
• Must be at least 18 years old

• Apply online: dss.gov.au/abilityprogram
• Applications close 17 December 2024
• For more information AbilityProgram@dss.gov.au

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