Announcing the Australian Government ICT Graduate Program
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On 8 December 2011, the Australian Government announced a pilot whole-of-government ICT graduate program, commencing in 2013.
The Australian Government ICT Graduate Program is a specialised program designed to recruit ICT graduates into the Australian Public Service (APS). The Program will assist agencies to fill ICT graduate positions in a competitive Australian graduate industry. The Program expands on the Australian Government ICT Entry-level Programs currently offered by AGIMO.
The recruitment of ICT graduates through the Program will assist agencies to meet their business and operational needs to build ICT capability and develop future leaders within their agency and the APS community.
The Program consists of a one-year graduate development program, including training opportunities to help participants transition into and understand the broader APS work environment. The Program is a collaboration between AGIMO, the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) and the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Key features of the Program include:
- a customised APSC Graduate Development Program;
- comprehensive training, including a Diploma of Government with an ICT focus;
- membership with the ACS, ACS Masterclass seminars and ACS networking events;
- ICT Entry Level Program networking events and graduation ceremony; and
- ongoing employment with a competitive starting salary.
For more information on the Whole-of-Government ICT Entry-level Programs supported by the Department of Finance and Deregulation please see www.australia.gov.au/ictentrylevel.
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Kindly provide more information on this program.
I am the resident on India and wishing to apply for this program. Kindly explain procedures and fee structure of it.
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Hi Khanjan
Generally, you need to be an Australian citizen to join the Australian Public Service. The conditions of employment are explained here: http://www.apsc.gov.au/publications04/conditions6.htm#57
Regards
John
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Hi There ,
I am a recent graduate in Information systems from university of Ballarat . I will be eligible to apply for citizenship this year will be applying in June 2012 and hopefully will be granted by the end of the year .My question is :
1) Will i be eligible to start my application , since I am sure that I will be a citizen by the end of the year i.e before starting the job .
2) Secondly can I apply for recent graduate and apprenticeship at the same time , so that i can start my career I would consider any path .
Kind Regards
Govind.
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Hi Govind
You are certainly able to apply for the ICT graduate program while your citizenship is being finalised – we would just need to see evidence of your citizenship prior to the program starting in January 2013.
You are very welcome to apply for both the graduate and apprenticeship program – applications for the apprenticeship program will open around July.
Regards
Michelle
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Hi Michelle,
Thanks for the reply , will start working towards my application .
Regards
Govind
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Hi,
I have completed my Advanced Diploma in Network security in TAFE. Can i eligible to apply for this Graduate program? Currently im looking for job.Please anyone reply.
Regards,
Haran
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Hello Haran
Applicants for the ICT Graduate program need to have a University qualification or a qualification that is recognised by the Australian Computer Society. Unfortunately your Advanced Diploma does not meet this requirement.
Thank you for your interest in the program – and I wish you all the very best in your job search.
Regards, Michelle
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