Data Graduate (Jan 2026)

Our Purpose: 

The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (the NDIS Commission) offers roles that make a real difference in the community by upholding the rights of NDIS participants to access quality and safe supports. 

2026 NDIS Commission Graduate Program

The NDIS Commission’s graduate program is designed to accelerate your career while fostering a social impact. You’ll embark on a series of rotations or immersion opportunities, where you’ll work on real-world projects that will drive change within the Commission. 

Your new role: 

• 12-month graduate entry-level program
• You’ll engage in projects and develop the skills needed to excel in the public service sector.
• Gain exposure to senior leaders and collaboration with teams working across Australia, on impactful issues.
• Flexibility in work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

Training and development:

• Complete a structured learning program through the completion of a comprehensive 10-month APS Graduate Development Learning Program.
• The Learning Program is specifically designed for Graduates across the APS, graduates take part in learning experiences involving real-time interactions, webinars, events and learning experiences. completing learning sprint work and group activities.
• Receive mentorship, career coaching and planning
• Guidance and support from a dedicated Graduate Program Coordinator.

Salary and benefits:

• A competitive salary package commencing on APS level 4 $82,999 plus 15.4 % superannuation.
• Annual leave, cultural leave, and parental leave.

Culture: 

We strive to be an inclusive community where everyone feels they belong, we encourage applications from people with disability, people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, women and people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

How to apply: 

The NDIS Commission encourages people with disability and lived experience to apply for current vacancies. 

We participate in the Australian Public Service RecruitAbility Scheme to support the employment of people with disability.

More information:

The NDIS Commission is the dedicated national regulator of NDIS service providers and workers in Australia. The NDIS Commission upholds the rights of NDIS participants to quality and safe support or services, including those received under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Find more information about what we do at https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/about/what-we-do

Join us for an exclusive information session!

Gain valuable insights into our national Graduate Program and discover what it can offer you. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore your future with the NDIS.

For more details, visit the Events page.