Graduate program

contribute to meaningful work supporting Australians living with disability to have greater participation in the community and the economy
join the Australian Public Service (APS) Graduate Development Program , a program delivered by the APS Academy. This program is integrated within the NDIA Graduate Program and develops the foundational skills, behaviours, mindsets and networks graduates need to make a significant contribution in the APS.
gain broad experience and exposure to different business areas through rotations within the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to advance your technical skills
build strong professional networks at the NDIA and in the APS
be part of an inclusive and diverse work environment, where you’ll be mentored
be supported with training and career development opportunities targeted to your professional field and goals
enjoy a competitive salary and flexible working conditions that support positive work-life balance.
An accelerated career pathway and promotion to APS5 upon successful completion of the NDIA Graduate Program.

‘The NDIA graduate program has been a transformative experience for me.
The supportive environment and the opportunity to work on impactful projects have significantly boosted my confidence and clarified my career path.
The NDIA Graduate Program is designed to set you up for long-term success within the public service, with clear pathways for career advancement.
I highly recommend this program to anyone passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.’ - Ben

‘The mentoring and coaching that I received was so valuable for accelerating my career development.’ - Juli

‘The Agency runs a Scheme that is the first of its kind - it allows for innovation, problem solving and independent thinking.’ – Catherine

‘If you're looking for a rewarding career and a supportive environment, I'd absolutely encourage you to apply for the graduate program.’ - Nick

‘When I applied for the Graduate Program it was my personal goal to support people in a meaningful way. The NDIS is doing just that.' Read more about Jessie’s graduate journey

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, which means:

our work and our teams continue to expand so we have a wide range of roles open across different functions in various locations.
we want 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.

We welcome applications from graduates with a range of academic skills, including, but not limited to:

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

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.

We want our staff to reflect the diversity of the community we serve.

Want to know about what it’s like to be a NDIA graduate? See our Meet our Graduates page.

Our flexible working options mean some graduates can work from home some days and from the office other days.

The NDIA has over 160 NDIA office locations across Australia.

Graduates can choose to work from almost any of our offices, including those in rural and remote areas and in the following cities, towns and suburbs:

ACT – Canberra
NSW – Newcastle, Sydney, Penrith
NT – Alice Springs, Darwin
QLD – Brisbane, Robina, Townsville
SA – Adelaide
Tasmania – Hobart
VIC - Richmond, Geelong, Melbourne
WA – Perth.

Eligible candidates must:

be an Australian citizen
have completed at least an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 qualification (a bachelor's degree), equivalent or higher equivalent by 31 December 2025
have completed your most recent degree no more than 5 years ago on the date you lodge your application.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police History check, Worker Screening check and/or Working with Children Check (where required) and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship.

Applications for our 2026 Graduate Program have now closed.

If you have any questions about the NDIA Graduate Program, please contact [email protected].

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