Micro-assignment Register - APS Coaches

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, 1 November 2026

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

• Connect with the broader Graduate Development Program coach community, via bi-monthly coach meetings and biannual 1-1 sessions
• Learn new skills and grow your coaching network.

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)

• A minimum of 60 hours coaching practice, using a coaching model (this does not include performance management or 1-1 meetings with your direct reports)
• Completed an ICF accreditation, or aim to complete an equivalent formal coaching accreditation within 18 months of commencement
• The capacity to undertake this opportunity in conjunction with your current duties during regular work hours
• A permanent ongoing APS role, with an intent to continue permanent work in the APS for a minimum of two years.

Suitable applicants will have :

An understanding of, and an ability to apply ICF coaching principles and code of conduct in all coaching interactions

• An understanding of the APS work environment
• Leadership or staff management experience
• An ability to understand and connect with APS graduates from multiple APS departments.

Desirable skills :

Experience in coaching people who identify as neurodivergent

• Experience in coaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

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 chance to accrue coaching hours (which can be used to fulfil or apply for a coaching credential. The International Coaching Federation, requires a minimum of 100hr of coaching practice for its Associate Accredit Coach credential. For more information access this link  ICF - ACC Paths
• Increased coaching skills and networks
• Exposure to professional development opportunities including group coaching supervision or mentoring sessions with an ICF accredited mentor coach.

The APS benefits from this opportunity by :

Creating capability uplift across the service

• Developing internal coaching capability of APS permanent employees
• Providing opportunities for interesting work and career progression
• Utilising and retaining permanent APS employees specialised skills sets and talent
• Rebalancing the APS workforce by reducing reliance on external contractors and consultants

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)

• 30 minutes of administration and preparation time per coaching session
• Bi-monthly, 1 hour coach connect meetings
• Two 30 minute, check in sessions with the Graduate Development program Lead coach
• Recording coaching hours and providing monthly summaries to the Graduate Development team

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

• Please note, this opportunity is only open to current commonwealth employees.
• To commence the application process, you will need to select the begin button below. Coaches will need to submit an 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.
• The Australian Public Service Commission is committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workforce. We welcome applications from across our community including, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, mature aged employees and carers.