Darwin will be one of the beneficiaries of new Australian Public Service (APS) jobs as part of the Federal Government’s APS Academy Campus Initiative, which is now open for applications.
The Academy, located at Charles Darwin University, will enable students and Darwin locals wanting a career change to skill up in data and digital roles in the APS, while remaining in their community.
The APS Academy Campuses will offer around 300 flexible data and digital training and entry-level employment opportunities with the APS over two years.
This includes paid apprenticeships, cadetships and internships, with graduate placements to follow in 2024.
Programs range from short-term internships to one- to three-year placements where students earn as they learn.
The APS Campus at Charles Darwin University will open mid-2023 and will include opportunities for students to undertake vocational education and training (VET) courses while working as APS employees, as well as degrees.
Minister for the Public Service, Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher, said the Government is pleased to partner with Charles Darwin University to establish an APS Academy Campus in Darwin.
“Like the private sector, the APS is struggling to find enough people with the technical skills to fill roles in the data and digital space, but this Academy program is the latest positive step in the right direction to deal with this issue and to ultimately keep those workers in the APS,” Minister Gallagher said.
“The University is a partner of the Darwin Innovation Hub, has connections with the private sector in the area of cyber security and offers a range of digital and ICT courses that will create a stream of data and digital talent to deliver great policy and services for all Australians.”
MP for Solomon, Luke Gosling, said he was excited to see uptake of the program in Darwin.
“Darwin locals shouldn’t have to move to the capital cities if they want to a career in the APS,” he said.
“This is an exciting opportunity for our region, and I look forward to seeing the gains that will come from giving locals the opportunity to study and undertake secure work in for the APS right here at home in the Top End.
“I hope to see many take up this opportunity, and I look forward to seeing the program grow and the secure jobs that come out of it for Territorians.”
Charles Darwin University Vice-Chancellor Scott Bowman said he was pleased to be working with the APS through this program.
“We’re delighted to join with the Federal Government to deliver jobs and digital opportunities in Darwin, and to ensure that Territorians have access to data and digital employment opportunities without having to leave the Territory.”
Other Australian Public Service (APS) Academy Campuses will be co-located at the University of Newcastle, James Cook University in Townsville, and the University of Tasmania in Launceston.
For more information about APS Academy Campus Data and Digital Program opportunities, visit apsjobs.gov.au/s/data-and-digital-programs.
