Digital Archiving Graduate Cadet (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander)
National Archives’ Digital Archiving Graduate Cadet Program is an opportunity to continue professional study while getting hands-on experience in the management of digital records that define Australia’s past and shape its future.
- Type: part time
- Location: act, canberra
- Applications By: 23rd August 2026
The Digital Archiving Cadet (Affirmative Measure - Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander) role is open to applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage only.
Confirmation of Heritage: Evidence of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status.
To demonstrate eligibility for employment under this affirmative measure, you are required to provide evidence of your heritage as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person within your first three-months of employment.
While working part-time (equivalent of 3 days a week) at National Archives, the Digital Archiving Cadet will be supported to complete the Graduate Certificate in Digital Archiving from Charles Sturt University. Learning will be completed remotely with a 50% loading (2 subjects per semester, over two semesters). All course fees will be fully covered by National Archives as part of the cadetship program. The study component of the cadetship is online and is to be completed outside of working hours at National Archives.
The successful cadets will undertake three rotations during the eleven-month program, primarily in the Government Information & Collection Management and Access & Public Engagement branches. During the rotations, the successful cadets will build practical skills and experience in a range of roles, with an emphasis on digital archiving. At the successful completion of the cadetship, a full-time, ongoing role will be offered to the cadets at APS4 level. Be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at Baseline clearance level.
Preference will be given to applicants who are able to work in Canberra, but requests to be based in Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne or Sydney will be considered. Relocation assistance may be provided on a case-by-case basis.
The selection process may include a mix of practical tasks, group activities and individual interviews for shortlisted applicants. If shortlisted for individual interviews, these are tentatively set for the week beginning 12 October 2026.
Employment in the graduate cadet role will be from 1 February 2027. The Graduate Certificate Session 1 program begins on 1 March 2027 (TBC).
Indicative Timeline:
Online candidate information sessions week beginning 10 August 2026
Application closing date Sunday 23 August 2026
Practical tasks requested (if shortlisted) 4 September 2026
Interviews (if shortlisted) Week beginning 12 October 2026
Successful applicants informed by 13 November 2026 at the latest
Security checks November – December 2026
Employment begins 1 February 2027
Graduate Certificate Session 1 begins 1 March 2027 (TBC)
If you are interested in applying and would like to know more, please register for a Q&A session on one of the following dates (you only need to attend one session and attendance is optional):
Tuesday 11 August 2026 12pm-1pm AEST
Wednesday 12 August 2026 1pm-2pm AEST