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About the Australian Digital Health Agency

Here at the Australian Digital Health Agency, we’re a Federal Government Agency, responsible for national digital health services and systems. You may not have heard of us, but you’ve definitely heard of our initiatives and programs, My Health Record, e-Prescriptions & Telehealth.

Last year we received a significant investment from the Australian Government to support the ongoing operation of the Australian Digital Health Agency to continue delivering digital health infrastructure and upgrading My Health Record.

Right now, our focus is on putting data and technology safely to work for patients, consumers and the health care professionals who look after them. To do this to the best of our ability, we need to build capability in our workforce and invest in the next generation of innovators, leaders, and difference makers. We want that to take form in our 2025 Graduate Cohort.

“Technology can contribute to closing the gap by improving health care accessibility, quality and safety no matter where people live.” – Amanda Cattermole, CEO

Your New Role

Are you ready to shape policy and programs that impact the lives of fellow Australians? Join the Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) as a Legal Graduate. In this role, you’ll work on contemporary initiatives within the Australian Government, influencing decisions that matter. Here’s what to expect:

• Structured Development: During the 12-month graduate development program, you’ll be engaged at the APS4 level. As a Legal Graduate, you’ll undertake a number of rotations where you will be exposed to real, relevant and practical work that will enrich your experience with us with a focus on building your project and program management capabilities. You’ll engage with policies that directly impact the public, offer advice, support, and guidance, contributing to important decisions and work across various business areas aligned with your degree. As you contribute to real-world projects, you’ll enhance your knowledge and capabilities.
• Real-World Experience: Work on real, relevant, and practical projects. Collaborate with stakeholders, learn from dedicated supervisors and mentors, and explore diverse areas within the digital health landscape.
• Career Progression: Upon successful completion of the program, you’ll be well-prepared to transition to the APS5 level. Our Graduate Development Program equips you with the skills needed to excel in your role and make a meaningful impact. We have a very strong focus on ensuring you’re set up for a long career with us, with clear lines of career progression.
• Foundational Training: The program also includes training to build your foundational knowledge of the Australian Public Service (APS) and government systems. You’ll gain insights into the intricacies of public administration and policy.

What You Can Look Forward To

As a Legal Graduate with us you’ll get the chance to shape policies that guide legal decisions in an exciting and enriching way. Here’s what our program offers:

• Supervisor Support: Your dedicated supervisor will guide you through day-to-day tasks, provide valuable feedback, and help you understand how your work contributes to our goals. You’ll work on areas like Legal Policy Advice, Statutory Interpretation and Freedom of Information. We’re committed to making sure you get exposure to meaningful projects and gain the skills you’re interested in developing.
• Real-World Projects: Get hands-on experience with meaningful projects. Your work will directly impact Australia’s health system, making a difference in people’s lives. 
• Dedicated Buddy: You’ll be allocated a recent graduate from your work area or office, who can provide you with the support that you’ll need while you try and find your feet.
• Structured Mentoring Programs: We’ll organise a mentor to coach and guide you in your professional development while you’re in your graduate year, giving you the best chance to develop aspirational goals, and achieve them! 
• Networking Opportunities: You’ll connect with fellow Agency graduates, forming professional networks that support you throughout your career. Collaborate, learn, and grow together as part of our vibrant community.
• Flexible Working: We’re proud to support our diverse workforce, which includes opportunities for an agreed amount of work performed at home and varied work hours on a case-by-case basis.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Law, Business, Public Administration, or related disciplines).
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage priorities.
• Adaptability and a willingness to learn in a dynamic environment.
• Passion for contributing to healthcare transformation.

To be eligible to apply, applicants must:

• Be an Australian citizen or will be by 1 July 2024.
• Must have completed your university degree within the last five years or be in your final year of study and have completed all your course requirements before commencing our program.
• Be prepared to obtain and maintain a baseline security clearance.

If you secure a place in our 2025 Graduate Program, you will need to provide evidence of your Australian citizenship and be willing to undergo a National Police Check and health checks as required. The department will guide you through the process of obtaining your baseline security clearance as part of your onboarding process.

How to Apply

We work collaboratively with other APS agencies to recruit talented individuals through other specialty graduate and entry-level programs. These specialty graduate programs are coordinated centrally by AGGP.

Visit the APS Jobs Career Pathways Legal Stream website to find out more or apply. Make sure you nominate the Australian Digital Health Agency as your preferred agency for your chance to join us! 

Secure jobs are vital—driving future economic growth and providing people with certainty. We focus on connecting Australians who are starting, advancing, or changing their career with the relevant skills, knowledge, and experience to gain or regain employment.

Our work makes a difference to the lives of all Australians, and we want you to be part of it.