1. Australian Government ICT Entry-level Programs Craig Cowan Director (acting) ICT Skills Team Digital Government Investment and Assurance (AGIMO) Department of Finance

2. Background  Established in 2007  ICT Apprenticeship, Cadetship and Graduate Programs  Address ongoing ICT skill shortages  ICT reported predominate skill shortage for past 3 years  1% intake target  Expanded to other tiers of government

3. Australian Government ICT Apprenticeship Program  Commenced in 2007 How does the Program work?  APS 1 or equivalent  Study 1 day per week  Work 4 days per week Certificate IV or Diploma qualification  ICT Specialisations  Recognition of Prior Learning  Study 1 day and work 4 days per week  2 or 3 year Program

4. Australian Government ICT Cadetship Program  Commenced in 2009 How does the Program work?  APS 2 or equivalent  Work minimum of 2 days  Study remainder of week (current degree)  Work full time during university breaks  18 to 36 months duration  Academic Allowance

5. Australian Government ICT Graduate Program  Established in 2012 How does the Program work?  APS 3-4 staff and work full time  Participate Graduate Development Program  Major Project  Diploma of Government with ICT focus  Completed undergraduate/postgraduate degree  Partnership with Australian Computer Society  Articulation

6. Benefits of participating  Whole-of-government approach  Strong brand awareness  Networking opportunities  Cost effective recruitment and selection  Comprehensive selection process  Alignment with Australian Government ICT strategy  Extensive support

7. 2015/2016 Recruitment  Recruitment for 2015 has concluded.  Still an opportunity to recruit a candidate for 2015.  Recruitment for the 2016 programs will commence in March 2015.

8. Contacts  Contact the ICT Skills Team within Finance.  Program information sheets are available.  ICT Skills Team contact information: –(02) 6215 2889 –Ictentrylevelprogram@finance.gov.auIctentrylevelprogram@finance.gov.au