We are committed to creating inclusive recruitment practices that recognise and value the skills, experience and perspectives of people with disability. We actively work to remove barriers, provide workplace adjustments and ensure our processes are accessible, respectful and fair. Our commitment to inclusive recruitment reflects our broader focus on diversity and inclusion, and supports our aim to attract and retain a diverse and high-performing workforce.
We want to ensure our recruitment processes are accessible to all candidates. If you require an adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, including submitting an application, participating in interviews or undertaking assessments, please let us know. We will work with you to provide appropriate support to enable full and fair participation.
The APS RecruitAbility scheme only includes our roles based in Australia. It does not cover our overseas roles.
Under the scheme, applicants will automatically progress in the assessment process if they:
The Australian Public Service Commission defines ‘disability’ for employment-related purposes.
If you opt into the scheme, you may skip steps in the assessment process. This gives you the pathway to show your skills and experience for the role.
We follow a merit-based selection process to find the most suitable candidate for the role.
The Australian Public Service Commission’s website has more details about the RecruitAbility scheme.
Read about diversity and inclusion at Austrade.
If you have any questions, please email peoplerecruitment@austrade.gov.au.