55151

Closes: 14 July 2026

Classification: Trainee
Salary: $65,124 - $68,798 plus superannuation
Position No: 55151
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 16 June 2026
Contact Officer: Samantha OReilly on Samantha.OReilly@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 4702

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Details: About the program

The ACT Government is looking for motivated Year 11 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to join our Employment Pathway Program (EPP).

This program gives you the chance to

• Stay at school
• Earn money in a part-time job
• Work towards a nationally recognised Certificate II qualification

What you will do

• Work one day per week while you are in Year 11 and 12
• Gain work experience in a supportive environment
• Receive access to mentoring and guidance to help you succeed

What happens next

If you successfully complete the program and obtain your ACT Year 12 Certificate, you’ll have the opportunity to move into a full-time permanent role with the ACT Government.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

• This is an identified position in accordance with Section 27(4) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and is only open to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander lived experience, and cultural capability is considered essential and confirmation of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage is required.
• Eligible students must be enrolled in year 11 at an ACT Government College.

Notes: This is a temporary position available from 1 September 2026 until 31 December 2027, with the possibility of permanency. This position is part-time at 11 hours per week and the full-time salary noted above will be pro-rata.

How to Apply:  If this sounds like something you would enjoy, we would love to hear from you! Click the ‘Apply Now’ button and send us:

1. A short-written piece (no more than one page) telling us a bit about:
   • who you are
   • your journey so far
   • the skills, strengths, and qualities you’d bring to the role
2. Your curriculum vitae

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an informal interview and complete a short-written task.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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Note

This is a temporary position available from 1 September 2026 until 31 December 2027, with the possibility of permanency. This position is part-time at 11 hours per week and the full-time salary noted above will be pro-rata.