Indigenous Graduate Pathway (Jan 2026)

About Us: 

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

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 drive change within the Commission. 

The organisation recognises the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, and the unique knowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees bring to the workplace, policy development and service delivery.

Your new role: 

• A 12-month graduate development program.
• You’ll engage in projects and develop the skills needed to excel in the public service sector.
• Gain exposure to senior leaders and collaborate with teams working on impactful issues, across Australia.
• Flexibility in work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Connect with our First Nations Employer Network.

Training and Development:

• Complete a structured 10-month learning program, you will participate in a comprehensive Australian Public Sector graduate development Learning Program.
• The Learning Program is specifically designed for graduates across the APS, you will take part in learning experiences involving real-time interactions, live learning webinars, events and activities.
• Receive mentorship, career coaching and planning to help develop your professional skills.
• 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, cultural, and parental leave.

Culture: 

We strive to be an inclusive and diverse community where everyone feels they belong.

How to apply: 

The NDIS Commission encourages people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, to apply. 

The NDIS Commission encourages people with disability and lived experience to apply. We participate in the Australian Public Service RecruitAbility Scheme which provides equitable adjustments for applicants with disability A full definition of disability is included on this website Definition of Disability.

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 supports 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.