Indigenous Scholarship and Apprenticeship Programs

Indigenous Scholarship Program

The Department of Human Services Indigenous Scholarship Program provides assistance to ongoing Indigenous employees to study full-time and complete an undergraduate degree relevant to the department's business.

For more information, please contact indigenous.development@humanservices.gov.au.

Indigenous Apprenticeship Program

APS Indigenous Apprenticeships are designed to provide Indigenous people with the right skills and knowledge to commence a career in the Australian Public Service. It combines paid work with a structured training and development program. Apprentices are provided with a combination of work and study and will complete a nationally recognised qualification in Government at the Certificate III or IV level. Apprentices have the opportunity to work with, and learn from, people with diverse experience and skills.

Apprentices also have access to mentors, support networks of Indigenous staff including past and present apprentices and will be offered ongoing employment on successful completion of the program.

For further information, please contact indigenous.development@humanservices.gov.au.