PLEASE NOTE, THIS OPPORTUNITY IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT COMMONWEALTH EMPLOYEES.
Type of temporary opportunity : Micro-assignment
Duration of opportunity : 12 months
Working arrangement : Casual
Classification : APS 6 to SES Band 1
Contact Officer : Marisa Woodward, APSCGDP@apsc.gov.au
Closing Date : 11 : 30PM AEST, Sunday, 17 September 2025
What you will do
The Australian Public Service Commission is seeking experienced coaches who are permanent APS employees (APS Level 6, Executive levels 1&2 and SES Band 1) to support graduates enrolled in APS Academy Graduate Development Program and other APS agency specific graduate programs.
Provide coaching to graduates during the 12-month program
Skills and capability we need
To apply for this opportunity, applicants must have :
Completed 60 hours of coach specific accredited training. (that is accredited by ICF or equivalent coaching body)
Suitable applicants will have :
An understanding of, and an ability to apply ICF coaching principles and code of conduct in all coaching interactions
Desirable skills :
Experience in coaching people who are neurodiversity
What you will gain from the experience
This is an opportunity to contribute to the development of a cohort of enthusiastic future leaders, who are eager to learn and develop and you will gain :
Additional coaching experience
The APS benefits from this opportunity by :
Creating capability uplift across the service
About our team
Coaches will be supported by the APS Academy’s Leadership & Graduate Development team and Lead Coach. The team will provide induction support to new coaches and provide training on tools used if required.
About the program :
The APS Graduate Development program is specifically designed for new graduate employees within the APS. The program focuses on developing the graduate’s sense of identity as a public servant, building their skills in and knowledge of the craft required to work effectively in the APS.
The purpose of the program is to develop the foundational skills, behaviours, mindsets and networks that support new graduate employees to make a significant contribution as leaders in the APS.
Graduates participate in a variety of learning opportunities that are underpinned by social cohort-based learning principles and practices for contemporary workplace learning and are given access to information and resources to support effective work-integrated learning, including small scale Human-Centred Design project-based group work. Graduates also have access to up to 3 individual coaching sessions.
Additional Information
Coaches will need to submit a CV and an up to date one-page coaching biography, which includes an outline of coach related accreditations, qualifications and experience as part of their response. Limit of 300 words.
Time commitment for coaches could range from 40 hours to 60 hours, depending on the applicants availability between March 2025 and January 2026.
Coach activities include :
60 minute coaching sessions (3 sessions available per graduate) (minimum 5 - maximum 20 graduates)
Temporary opportunities on the mobility jobs board are open to people who are already employed in a permanent capacity by the Commonwealth. You can read more about eligibility on the APSJobs FAQ page.
The employee will be engaged through a micro-assignment and will be supported by an informal agreement rather than a full Memorandum of Understanding – through an email agreement.
The employee will work remotely using their current work device. Employee access to the host agency’s network or offices will not be needed. The employees home agency will continue to pay the employee while they’re on a micro-assignment.
Applicants will need to discuss this opportunity and seek endorsement from their home manager prior to applying for this opportunity
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