Which agencies and departments participate in the program

By applying for the Australian Government Indigenous Apprenticeships Program, you can apply at some departments and agencies across the Australian Public Service (APS).

Applications are now open!

Applications close Sunday 2 March 2025. Apply now.

Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)

The ACMA regulates communications and media to contribute to maximising the economic and social benefits of communications infrastructure, services and content for Australia.

Read more on the Australian Communications and Media Authority website.

Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA)

The ADHA aims to improve health outcomes for Australians through the delivery of national digital health services and systems.

Read more on the Australian Digital Health Agency website.

Australian Financial Security Authority

The Australian Financial Security Authority manages the application of bankruptcy laws and the personal property securities register within Australia.

Read more on the Australian Financial Security Authority website.

Attorney-General’s Department

The Attorney-General’s Department delivers programs and policies to maintain and improve Australia’s law and justice framework.

Read more on the Attorney-General’s Department website.

Australian Public Service Commission (APSC)

The APSC is a non-corporate Commonwealth entity within the Prime Minister and Cabinet portfolio that oversees the Australian Public Service (APS). Their purpose is to position the APS workforce for the future to ensure it meets the demands and expectations of the Australian Government and citizens.

Read more on the Australian Public Service Commission website.

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)

ASIC is Australia’s corporate, markets and finance services regulator. They protect Australian consumers.

Read more on the Australian Securities and Investments Commission website.

Australian Transaction and Reporting Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC)

AUSTRAC is responsible for preventing, detecting and responding to criminal abuse of the financial system to protect the community from serious and organised crime.

Read more on the Australian Transaction and Reporting Analysis Centre website.

Bureau of Meteorology

The Bureau of Meteorology is Australia’s national weather, climate and water agency.

Read more on the Bureau of Meteorology website.

Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)

CASA regulates Australian aviation safety. They license pilots, register aircraft and oversee safety.

Read more on the Civil Aviation Safety Authority website.

Defence Housing Australia

Defence Housing Australia provides housing and related services to Australia’s defence personnel and their families.

Read more on the Defence Housing Australia website.

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry works to enhance those industries. They create and maintain agricultural export opportunities and manage biosecurity risks to Australia.

Read more on the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry website.

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)

DCCEEW manages the Australian Government’s response to climate change and protects Australia’s natural environment and heritage sites.

Read more on the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water website.

Department of Defence (Defence)

Defence defends Australia and its national interests. They support the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force personnel to do their job.

Read more on the Department of Defence website.

Department of Education

The Department of Education delivers access to quality education and learning to Australians.

Read more on the Department of Education website.

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations provides access to quality skills, training and employment to enable Australians to find secure work in safe workplaces.

Read more on the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations website.

Department of Health and Aged Care

The Department of Health and Aged Care develops, implements and oversees policy and programs in the areas of health, aged care and sport.

Read more on the Department of Health website.

Department of Industry, Science and Resources

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources drives growth and job creation for a more prosperous Australia. They facilitate economic transformation and boost business competitiveness.

Read more on the Department of Industry, Science and Resources website.

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts provides policy advice and deliver programs, projects and services in the infrastructure, transport, communications and arts sectors. This work supports our regions, cities and territories.

Read more on the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts website.

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C)

PM&C provides services and products to support the running of Australia’s Parliament.

Read more on the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet website.

Department of the Treasury (Treasury)

Treasury provides advice to the Government and analyses policy issues to support the effective management of the Australian economy.

Read more on the Department of the Treasury website.

Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA)

DVA develops and implements programs that help the veteran and defence force communities. DVA also provides administrative support and staff for the Repatriation Commission and the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission.

Read more on the Department of Veterans’ Affairs website.

Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman is responsible for promoting productive and compliant workplace relations in Australia.

Read more on the Fair Work Ombudsman website.

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority is Australia’s reef management agency, leading a global effort to preserve and protect the Great Barrier Reef.

Read more on the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority website.

IP Australia

IP Australia administers intellectual property (IP) rights and legislation for patents, trademarks, design rights and plant breeders’ rights.

Read more on the IP Australia website.

National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA)

The NDIA is an independent statutory agency. that delivers the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). NDIS is a new way of supporting people with significant and permanent disability and their families and carers.

Read more on the National Disability Insurance Agency website.

NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

The NDIS Commission is the national body that registers and regulates NDIS providers and workers in Australia. It also works with people with disability to improve the quality and safety of their NDIS supports and services.

Read more on the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission website.

National Health Funding Body

The National Health Funding Body supports the obligations and responsibilities of the Administrator through best practice administration of public hospital funding.

Read more on the National Health Funding Body website.

National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA)

The NIAA’s vision is to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are heard, recognised and empowered, and they work closely with communities to make sure policies, programs and services address their unique needs.

Read more on the National Indigenous Australians Agency website.

Reserve Bank of Australia

The Reserve Bank of Australia provides banking services to the Australian Government and its agencies.

Read more on the Reserve Bank of Australia website.

Services Australia

Our purpose is to support Australians by efficiently delivering high-quality, accessible services and payments on behalf of the government.

Read more about us.

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