Benefits of a career at DTA

Embark on a journey of continuous learning and advancement with opportunities at all levels.

Our value proposition is our offering to you

It’s the promise we make in joining us, in return for your skills, experience, and effort. 

It’s important to us because it’s based on our strengths and our values. 

Purpose and meaning

We’re big enough to have a whole-of-government impact, but small enough to bring our staff together regularly to collaborate and grow.

Every role contributes to our mission.

Work that matters 

Do important work to shape the government’s digital transformation to make digital experiences better for business and the community.

Collaborate 

Engage with industry and over 100 government agencies across Australia to solve problems and tackle complex challenges.

International engagement 

Get exposure to digital leaders and delegations overseas. We share insights and learnings with international neighbours to increase our respective digital capabilities.

Recognition

Join us in celebrating both big and small wins. We have annual awards, a dedicated #thanks channel and weekly All Staff meetings. Our teams also showcase work to other government entities and industry.
 

Balance and flexibility

Access flexible working arrangements to balance how, when and where you work — including remote.

30% of our workforce is remote and almost everyone has a flexible working arrangement.

Flexible work

We offer remote and flexible working arrangements. You can pick a schedule to balance your personal and work responsibilities. We have modern offices close to public transport in the heart of Canberra and Sydney.

Supporting your health 

Access a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) anywhere and any time in Australia. We also provide free yearly flu vaccinations and hold regular health events to keep you healthy.

Family support 

We offer 18 days of paid personal/carer’s leave per annum, and up to 18 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers. Paid leave and support is also available for those experiencing domestic and family violence.

Flexible remuneration 

Make the most of flexible remuneration. You can salary sacrifice car leases, electronic devices, superannuation, airline memberships and more.
 

Inclusion and belonging

Join a team that values all experiences, skills and perspectives. Our biggest strength is our people. We don’t just celebrate diversity, it is essential to our success.

Celebrate diversity and learn first-hand through Jawun.

Meet your potential 

Our commitment extends beyond strategies and plans. We offer remote and flexible work. This includes assistive software and sit-stand workstations. We also apply RecruitAbility to all roles.

Balance your needs 

Get paid cultural leave to attend religious or cultural obligations, paid time off for infant feeding, and access to infant feeding rooms.

Celebrate diversity 

Take part in Diversity and Inclusion Network events like National Reconciliation Week, Autism Awareness Day, International Day for People with Disability and Wear it Purple Day.

Build understanding 

Support Indigenous-led change, drive shared learning and build confidence by taking part in a Jawun secondment.
 

Growth and opportunity

Take advantage of professional opportunities and training. Learn new skills and meet your career goals with a wide range of programs, courses and resources.

We champion a culture of continuous learning.

Access study assistance 

Grow your career. Access up to $5,000 per year for formal study and $1,500 per year for conferences, courses and other events.

Progress your career 

Fast track your career progression with broadbanding to move between APS1 to APS3 or APS4 to APS6 based on performance and work availability.

Build your network

We offer opportunities for career growth and networking through regular planning activities and our whole of agency DTA Days that happen twice a year.

Graduate opportunities 

We collaborate with agencies to offer quality graduate experiences, placements and opportunities for advancements to APS5.
 

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Downloads

• Employee value statement (PDF, 2MB)

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