The DPS Apprenticeship Program


Program overview

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) Apprenticeship Program is an exciting opportunity to kick-start your trade-based career at Australian Parliament House (APH).

The Apprenticeship Program offers successful candidates the opportunity to build specialist trade-based skills, knowledge, and experience within a unique working environment. Our apprentices play an important role in the daily operations and maintenance of essential services at APH. They do this by delivering high-quality projects that assist parliamentarians, building occupants and all visitors to APH.

Over the life of the program, apprentices receive ongoing support as they work, train and study towards achieving a nationally recognised trade qualification.

This program employs apprentices across various DPS trade areas, helping them develop specialised skills in a unique working environment while achieving a nationally recognised trade qualification. Opportunities within the program include:

  • electrical
  • horticulture and turf management
  • plumbing
  • cabinet making
  • fitting and machining
  • hairdressing
  • commercial culinary
  • patisserie

Who we are looking for

The Apprenticeship Program offers successful candidates the opportunity to build specialist trade skills within a unique and diverse work environment. Apprentices receive ongoing support as they work, train and study to achieve a nationally recognised trade qualification.

We are seeking reliable and self-motivated individuals who are eager to learn new skills, work well in a team environment and are keen to kickstart their career in a specialist trade. Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

  • strong communication
  • the ability to work as part of a team
  • enthusiasm and initiative
  • the ability to thrive under pressure
  • a passion or interest in learning new skills and mastering a trade.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must:

  • commence and/or complete a relevant trade qualification.
  • obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected/Restricted) security clearance.

Employment opportunities at DPS are also subject to a range of conditions prescribed in the Parliamentary Service Act 1999, including:

  • Australian citizenship
  • the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
  • the successful completion of a police check
  • the successful completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.

Employees of DPS are required to, and to be able to be seen to provide professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or prejudice.

How to Apply

Applications for our Apprenticeship Program are not currently open. Please keep an eye on the DPS Careers Portal for more information.

Who to contact

For further information on the program, contact the Employment Pathways Team by emailing employmentprograms@aph.gov.au, or phoning (02) 6277 5200.