Graduate program

join the Australian Public Service (APS) Graduate Development Program
have job rotations within and across business areas in the NDIA
build strong professional networks at the Agency and the APS
experience meaningful and diverse work experience
have opportunities for career planning targeted to your professional field and goals
enjoy a competitive salary and working conditions that support positive work-life balance.

Transcript for 'NDIA Graduate Program 2023 '

We’re different to other APS agencies.

The NDIA is continually expanding. It is now providing support to over 500,000 Australians all across the country.

This means that our work and teams have also expanded, and we have a wide range of roles across different functions in various locations.

The NDIA is making improvements. We continue to make changes in our processes to better support people with disability.

This means we need people with fresh ideas and enthusiasm to work towards our commitment. You will get the opportunity and platform to flex your ideas and bring creative changes.

Your work has impact. Everything we do in the NDIA works towards a better NDIS.

We’re looking for graduates who are passionate and committed to the NDIA's purpose. People who enjoy working as part of a diverse, high-performing team.

We want our staff to reflect the community we serve. If you have a disability, come from a culturally and linguistically diverse background or identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, we want to hear from you.

We value diversity in every respect. We welcome applications from graduates with diverse academic skills, including, but not limited to finance, legal, actuarial, business, human resources (HR), social sciences and allied health.

To find out what it’s like to be a graduate with the NDIA, see our Employer Profile on the GradAustralia website

Build your skills. Build your career. Shape Australia’s future.

As a graduate in the APS you’ll do meaningful work from day one. We’ll ask you to contribute to work that matters and encourage your ideas.

Create your own career, where you can see the impact you make in the community we serve.

Join the APS and use what you learn to build a better Australia and shape its broader place and role in the world.

From 2022, you will be able to apply for our Graduate Program in multiple ways.

We will continue to be a part of the Australian Government Graduate Program (AGGP). The AGGP brings together multiple Australian Government departments and agencies, each looking for graduates from a variety of fields.

These include public policy, the arts, humanities and sciences, law, international relations, media and communications, design.

Applications for the 2023 graduate program are now closed.

We are also participating in the Indigenous Graduate Pathway (IGP).

As an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can complete one application and be in line for multiple agencies and departments in the APS.

Whether you start your career with us, or somewhere else in the APS, you’ll do meaningful work from day one.

Applications for the 2023 graduate program are now closed.

Along with participating in the AGGP and IGP processes, we will also directly recruit graduates for specialised roles like accounting, finance and actuarial positions.

Recruitment for these graduate roles is expected to open in June 2022. Please keep an eye on this space for more information.

Eligible candidates must:

be an Australian citizen by 30 June 2022
have completed at least an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 qualification (a Bachelor degree), equivalent, or higher equivalent by 31 December 2022
have completed your most recent degree no more than 5 years ago on the date you lodge your application
have and keep a valid Australian Government security clearance once accepted onto the program
be willing to take any police, character, health or other checks required.

Graduate program

On this page:

The Australian Government Graduate Program

The Indigenous Graduate Pathway

NDIA recruitment