Working in DEEWR
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) is strongly committed to improving outcomes for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across a range of social and economic measures, and to reconciliation between Indigenous and other Australians.
In order to meet these challenges, DEEWR actively seeks to recruit Indigenous Australians with the necessary skills, experience and commitment.
The Mura Kaimel – Yarrangi Plan commits DEEWR to employing more Indigenous Australians and developing their careers, in all areas, and in all types of jobs.
View the Mura Kaimel - Yarrangi Plan
Employment opportunities and career development
Every vacancy in DEEWR is an employment opportunity for an Indigenous Australian. DEEWR encourages Indigenous job seekers to consider the range of positions available.
DEEWR partners with the Australian Public Service Commission in working towards improving the number of Indigenous Australians working in the Australian Public Service (APS) and their prospects for career development. DEEWR regularly recruits new employees through the APSC’s entry level programs such as the Indigenous Graduate Program and the National Indigenous Cadetship Project (NICP).
More information on employment opportunities through the APSC
Applying for a Job in DEEWR
The Australian Public Service has a merit based process for selecting the best people for positions. This process typically requires applicants to demonstrate in a written application their capabilities against a set of criteria. For assistance in applying for job in the APS, including DEEWR, visit the Australian Public Service Commission website.