Overview
The Australian Government Career Starter Program offers paid entry-level Australian Public Service placements for recent Year 12 school leavers.
Full job description
The official program page states salary from AUD 54,000 plus 15.4% superannuation and supported study toward a Certificate IV. Most roles are in Canberra, with limited placements in other major cities.
Requirements & qualifications
Applicants must have completed Year 12 in 2025 or be completing it in 2026 and must hold Australian citizenship by November 2026, subject to the full official conditions.
Tips for this job
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Verification notes
Verified on 27 August 2026 against the official APSJobs Career Starter Program page. The page showed the 3–31 August 2026 application window and current 2026 eligibility.
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