Take the first step in your career

Are you a university student with disability in your final or second-to-last year of study? Yes? Then you could complete a paid internship as part of the Australian Government’s Stepping Into program.

The program links students who identify as having a disability, mental health condition or chronic illness with employers who are pioneers in their field and creates a pipeline of diverse talent.

Stepping Into recognises students with disability may not have the same opportunities to work or access internships while studying and that academic transcripts don’t always reflect a student’s true potential.

To be eligible for Stepping Into, you must be an Australian citizen and able to commit to the entire program – a 152-hour placement, which can be undertaken on full time or part time hours.  

You will need to complete:

• an application – including your CV, academic transcript and any relevant disability information (such as your Disability Access Plan); and
• an interview with the Australian Network on Disability, which will assess suitability of candidates by discussing area of study, work history and career goals.

You’ll be paid at the rate of an Australian Public Service (APS) Level 2 position.

For more information, go to https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/department/careers/entry-level-programs/stepping-into-program and apply today.