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Australian Government ICT Entry-level Programs Craig Cowan Director (acting) ICT Skills Team

Australian Government ICT Entry-level Programs Craig Cowan Director (acting) ICT Skills Team Digital Government Investment and Assurance (AGIMO) Department of Finance. Background. Established in 2007 ICT Apprenticeship, Cadetship and Graduate Programs Address ongoing ICT skill shortages

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Australian Government ICT Entry-level Programs Craig Cowan Director (acting) ICT Skills Team

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  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.au

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