Cadet program

Excel in a data or digital career in the APS while completing your university degree.

As a cadet you’ll make use of your degree and interests while gaining valuable industry experience, solving problems and making a difference to the Australian community.

About the program

The Australian Public Service Commission has created a Pilot Program in partnership with the University of Newcastle, James Cook University and the University of Tasmania to bring more data and digital skills to the APS.

Who we're looking for

We’re seeking cadets with:

• curiosity
• an aptitude for data, digital or technical disciplines
• an interest in building on your skills.

Benefits 

You will receive:

• guaranteed part-time employment while you finish their degree and full-time employment on completion
• an academic allowance of up to $800 per unit for up to 4 units per semester
• on the job support, career guidance and professional development throughout the program.

The program runs for 1 to 3 years, depending on how long you have left at university.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Digital Cadet Program, you must:

• be an Australian citizen
• have completed one year or equivalent of a digital or technical degree at the commencement of the program
• have a minimum of one year of study remaining when the program starts
• be able to pass a national police record check
• be willing to apply for and gain an Australian Government security clearance.

See the full list of eligible degree programs for a digital cadetship. 

Data cadetships welcome applicants studying a wide range of degrees and study subjects. For example, analytics, physics, engineering, social sciences, psychology or finance.

Register your interest

Application dates will be announced soon. In the meantime, register your interest.

If you are found suitable in the process, you will be asked to indicate your agency preferences.

This is when you can preference the DTA.