Australian
Government ICT
Entry-level Programs
Craig Cowan
Director (acting)
ICT Skills Team
Digital Government Investment and Assurance
(AGIMO)
Department of Finance
Background
Established in 2007
 ICT Apprenticeship, Cadetship and Graduate
Programs
Address ongoing ICT skill shortages
 ICT reported predominate skill shortage for
past 3 years
1% intake target
Expanded to other tiers of government
Australian Government
ICT Apprenticeship Program
 Commenced in 2007
How does the Program work?
 APS 1 or equivalent
 Study 1 day per week
 Work 4 days per week
Certificate IV or Diploma qualification
 ICT Specialisations
 Recognition of Prior Learning
 Study 1 day and work 4 days per week
 2 or 3 year Program
Australian Government
ICT Cadetship Program
Commenced in 2009
How does the Program work?
APS 2 or equivalent
 Work minimum of 2 days
 Study remainder of week (current degree)
Work full time during university breaks
18 to 36 months duration
Academic Allowance
Australian Government
ICT Graduate Program
 Established in 2012
How does the Program work?
 APS 3-4 staff and work full time
 Participate Graduate Development Program
 Major Project
 Diploma of Government with ICT focus
 Completed undergraduate/postgraduate degree
 Partnership with Australian Computer Society
 Articulation
Benefits of participating
 Whole-of-government approach
 Strong brand awareness
 Networking opportunities
 Cost effective recruitment and selection
 Comprehensive selection process
 Alignment with Australian Government ICT
strategy
 Extensive support
2015/2016 Recruitment
 Recruitment for 2015 has concluded.
 Still an opportunity to recruit a candidate for 2015.
 Recruitment for the 2016 programs will
commence in March 2015.
Contacts
 Contact the ICT Skills Team within Finance.
 Program information sheets are available.
 ICT Skills Team contact information:
– (02) 6215 2889
–
Ictentrylevelprogram@finance.gov.au