If you are an Indigenous Australian graduate and seeking a rewarding and challenging public service career, then DEEWR could be the opportunity for you.
DEEWR administers a number of initiatives specifically targeted at Indigenous Australians and is committed to:
- increasing the number of Indigenous Australians employed in the department
- improving employee awareness and understanding of Indigenous Australian issues
- improving the representation of Indigenous Australians in professional, technical and management positions across the department.
DEEWR’s Indigenous employees provide support that touches the lives of all Indigenous Australians through policy development, implementation of government legislation and service delivery of various whole-of-government programs from early youth education to obtaining sustainable and meaningful work. DEEWR is about delivering the Australian Government's agenda to create an education revolution and sustainable employment outcomes in all communities.
DEEWR encourages applications from graduates with disability in recognition of the talents and skills they can bring to the department. DEEWR provides a flexible, supportive work environment and is committed to providing reasonable adjustments in recruitment processes and employment arrangements.
DEEWR supports the principles of equity and inclusion for employees with disability and promotes disability awareness and understanding within the department.