Aurora Neuroinclusion Program
Aurora Neuroinclusion Program
About the Aurora Neuroinclusion Program
Services Australia’s Aurora Neuroinclusion Program (Aurora) aims to improve work and career outcomes for people with an autism or ADHD diagnosis.
Together with Employ for Ability, Aurora offers a unique recruitment process that’s flexible, safe, supportive and inclusive. Aurora offers roles in a variety of fields and:
- provides a career pathway into Services Australia for people with an autism or ADHD diagnosis
- demonstrates the individual and organisational benefits of employing people with autism or ADHD through an inclusive recruitment process
- showcases the diverse and unique skills and attributes people with an autism or ADHD diagnosis have to offer in employment
- aims to increase the representation of people with disability in Services Australia and the Australian Public Service (APS).
Before You Apply
Check your Eligibility
Before you apply, check if you’re eligible.
To be eligible, you need to provide evidence of a diagnosis of either (or both):
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Condition, including autistic disorder (autism), Asperger’s syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, or pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS)
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Evidence may include either:
- a full diagnostic report or a redacted section of your report that states autism or ADHD as a diagnosis
- a letter from a psychologist, psychiatrist or general practitioner confirming a diagnosis of autism or ADHD
- information confirming your diagnosis from a supporting agency such as the NDIS or a Disability Employment Services provider.
If you have any questions or concerns about your evidence, please contact aurora@employforability.com.au.
Proof of Australian citizenship
In addition to providing evidence of your diagnosis, you will need to provide Proof of Australian citizenship evidence. Full details are available on the job description document.
Evidence must be submitted when completing the online application.
How to submit your application
Please check carefully the How to Apply section of the Services Australia website. All current vacancies will be listed below in the Current Positions Available Section. If you require help, please contact us by calling 1300 619 768 (option 3) during business hours (AEST) or email aurora@employforability.com.au .
Note: You should immediately receive an auto-reply acknowledgement email once you submit your application online. If you do not, please contact us.
Closing times
Your application must be submitted by the advertised closing date. All positions close at 11:59pm on the day of closing unless otherwise stated in the ad.
Frequently asked questions
For further information, please also see the program FAQ.
Current Positions Available – Canberra
APS5 Data Analyst
Applications Closing Deadline: 19 October 2026
Job Description
APS5 Data Analyst – Payments and Integrity Group
Data Analysts use a variety of tools to organise, analyse, and interpret data sets to identify trends, create recommendations and provide insight to support decision making. They support the control of data management processes and perform administrative, technical and customising tasks.
This role is in the Intelligence Branch which minimises harm to the agency’s customers and protects the integrity of the agency’s payments and services, through proactive intelligence strategies, sophisticated analysis, and the production of high-quality intelligence advice.
What you’ll do:
As a Data Analyst, you will work as part of a multi-skilled team to:
- Identify data inconsistencies and utilise defined error-handling procedures
- Resolve data integration issues
- Assess, define, integrate and coordinate data from multiple sources
- Provide recommendations about the development of data standards and solutions
- Assist in processing data and help build data retention criteria
- Conduct audits to ensure data quality
- Support and assist with the data management process, including loading, creating, maintaining and distributing data
- Assist with the design of documented data modelling solutions
- Provide data modelling support for project build, test and implementation activities
- Contribute to the development and implementation of improvements and best practices in processes and procedures
- Communicate with stakeholders and assist in the preparation of documents and reports
What you should have:
These things are important to have.
The ability to:
- Think critically and apply solid problem-solving skills
- Work independently and seek assistance when required
- Work collaboratively with staff, agency stakeholders and customers
- Demonstrate research skills and attention to detail
- Communicate in a clear and concise manner
- Interpret information and data to provide advice and make decisions
- Identify risks and opportunities
What is nice to have:
These things are not essential, but they would be valuable:
- Knowledge and experience in using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office tools, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Programming/software development (PROG) – Level 2
- Data modelling and design (DTAN) – Level 3
- Business intelligence (BINT) – Level 2
- Data visualisation (VISL) – Level 3
Position Description
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APS4 Cyber Security Advisor
Applications Closing Deadline: 19 October 2026
Job Description
APS4 Cyber Security Advisor – Technology and Digital Programs Group
Cyber Security Advisors support the delivery of ICT security management through the delivery of providing timely, practical and customer-focused cyber security advice across projects, programs, business areas and technology initiatives. They work in a collaborative team to develop practical cyber security knowledge and experience implementing cyber policy controls and framework requirements with a range of stakeholders to identify and manage cyber security risks through conducting security risk assessments, providing cyber policy advice with recommended security controls. They work under general direction and escalate complex or sensitive matters.
The Cyber Strategy, Governance and Engagement Branch provides support to identify cyber security risk and embed and maintain security requirements for agency systems. This includes vulnerability management, system authorisation, penetration testing and organisational cyber risk management.
What you’ll do:
As a Cyber Security Advisor, you will work as part of a multi-skilled team to:
- Provide cyber security advice by supporting the identification and management of cyber security risks and requirements
- Support cyber security risk assessments by gathering information, reviewing documentation and identifying potential cyber security risks and dependencies
- Review and assess tools, websites, applications and processes against relevant cyber security policies, frameworks, standards and controls
- Support security control activities and respond to requests through established processes that identify, record and escalate cyber security risks and vulnerabilities
- Contribute to continuous improvement, including assisting with the review of standard cyber security advice, guidelines, FAQs and procedures that make cyber security engagement more efficient and consistent
- Build cyber security capability by actively learning about new technologies, threats, policies and security practices that develop stakeholder knowledge and capabilities
- Maintain accurate records and registers, ensuring advice, assessments, actions and outcomes are appropriately documented
- Support cyber awareness activities and communicate recommended mitigation advice
What you should have:
These things are important to have.
The ability to:
- Think critically and apply solid problem-solving skills
- Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Work independently and seek assistance when required
- Work collaboratively with staff, agency stakeholders and customers
- Analyse information, identify issues and report findings
- Learn new software platforms and programs
- Interpret, apply and explain legislation, policies and procedures
What is nice to have:
These things are not essential, but they would be valuable:
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Knowledge and experience using Atlassian Jira, Microsoft 365 products
including SharePoint and OneNote, and Microsoft Office applications such
as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Knowledge
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Cyber security frameworks such as the Information Security Manual (ISM)
and Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) - Current practices and issues influencing cyber security
Skills for the Information Age (SFIA)
- Information security (SCTY) – Level 3
- Methods and tools (METL) – Level 3
- Security operations (SCAD) – Level 1
- Customer service support (CSMG) – Level 2
Position Description
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APS4 Associate Test Engineer
Applications Closing Deadline: 19 October 2026
Job Description
APS4 Associate Test Engineer – Technology and Digital Programs Group
Associate Test Engineers ensure test efforts are effectively executed and that allocated activities are completed in a structured and consistent manner, in accordance with agreed test guidelines. They work under the general direction and support of senior staff and exercise a degree of independent judgement. They plan their own work and contribute to team goals in an environment with competing priorities and change.
The ISIS Modernisation and Payments Systems Branch maintains systems that allow the processing of customers claims and payments every day. They work to continually improve our customers experiences when interacting with the agency through our digital channels, while maintaining security, stability and compliance of our core systems.
What you’ll do:
As an Associate Test Engineer, you will work as part of a multi-skilled team to:
- Execute test cases and accurately document time and effort
- Assist in developing test plans, test cases, task cards and supporting test data
- Interpret and apply procedures and guidelines
- Contribute to team improvement initiatives and projects that support business outcomes
- Assist in identifying, analysing, managing and documenting test activities, defects, programming errors and operational characteristics
- Conduct testing to ensure the ICT service functions as required
- Collaborate with stakeholders to support the effective and timely implementation of projects
- Provide advice and assistance to software vendors regarding testing and software development
- Assist with cost-analysis activities
What you should have:
These things are important to have.
The ability to:
- Think critically and apply solid problem-solving skills
- Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Work independently and seek assistance when required
- Work collaboratively with staff, agency stakeholders and customers
- Analyse information, identify issues and report findings
- Learn new software platforms and programs
- Interpret, apply and explain legislation, policies and procedures
What is nice to have:
These things are not essential, but they would be valuable:
- Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Skills for the Information Age (SFIA)
- Methods and tools (METL) – Level 3
- Functional testing (TEST) – Level 3
If you enjoy testing, analysis and reporting in an IT environment and identifying defects and programming errors, an Associate Test Engineer role may be for you!
Position Description
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APS5 Project Lead
Applications Closing Deadline: 19 October 2026
Job Description
APS5 Project Lead – Technology and Digital Programs Group
Project Leads monitor project schedules and budgets, prepare progress reports, and liaise with key stakeholders. They provide high-level procedural, administrative and operational support to ensure delivery of agency projects.
Project Leads work under the direction of the project manager and play a role in maintaining relationships with other project teams and stakeholders by providing advice and guidance on projects.
The Cyber Strategy, Governance and Engagement Branch provides support to identify cyber security risk, and embed and maintain security requirements for agency systems. This includes vulnerability management, penetration testing and organisational cyber risk management.
What you’ll do:
As a Project Lead, you will work as part of a multi-skilled team to:
- Assist with the management and coordination of projects, including plans and schedules
- Provide advice, procedural guidance and technical expertise on project work
- Conduct research and complete data analysis
- Develop reports and documentation relevant to data and project work
- Assist with monitoring project budgets, reviewing and reporting expenditure, and managing procurement and contracts
- Quality-check training participation data and relevant deliverables
- Plan and prepare communications for agency staff
- Assist with identifying and managing project risks, issues and benefits
- Update intranet pages and documents
- Support project communication tasks
- Develop training plans
What you should have:
These things are important to have.
The ability to:
- Think critically and apply solid problem-solving skills
- Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Work independently and seek assistance when required
- Work collaboratively with staff, agency stakeholders and customers
- Analyse information, identify issues and report findings
- Learn new software platforms and programs
- Interpret, apply and explain legislation, policies and procedures
What is nice to have:
These things are not essential, but they would be valuable:
- Project management frameworks
- Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Skills for the Information Age (SFIA):
- Customer service support (CSMG) – Level 2
- Methods and tools (METL) – Level 3
- Project management (PRMG) – Level 4
- Portfolio, programme and project support (PROF) – Level 4
- Quality management (QUMG) – Level 4
Position Description
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APS5 Technical Engineer
Applications Closing Deadline: 19 October 2026
Job Description
APS5 Technical Engineer – Technology and Digital Programs Group
Technical Engineers support the delivery of ICT platform design, installation, configuration, deployment, technical security and operation of ICT components and databases. They exercise a degree of independent judgement and make decisions relying on their skills and knowledge. Technical Engineers plan and manage their work in an environment with competing priorities and contribute to changes in workplace practices and business improvement strategies.
The Application Infrastructure Branch equips and supports effective and efficient IT services for the agency. This includes managing the technology, tools and software needed to deliver these services to our customers. The branch focuses on service stability through resolving service issues, fixing problems, providing advanced monitoring solutions, and performing routine operational maintenance.
What you’ll do:
As a Technical Engineer, you will work as part of a multi-skilled team to:
- Support project builds, testing and solution deployment activities
- Assist with technical change management, problem management and root-cause analysis
- Support and assist with the design, deployment, operation and maintenance of ICT systems and databases
- Monitor system performance and resolve technical issues
- Maintain system security, availability, backups and recovery processes
- Maintain technical documentation and records
- Contribute to team improvement initiatives and projects, including team tools, process changes and test automation
- Support the team to follow business processes and achieve outcomes
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ICT-related legislation, policies and processes
What you should have:
These things are important to have.
The ability to:
- Think critically and apply solid problem-solving skills
- Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Work independently and seek assistance when required
- Work collaboratively with staff, agency stakeholders and customers
- Think strategically and identify broader influences that affect work
- Analyse information, identify issues and report findings
- Learn new software platforms and programs
- Interpret, apply and explain legislation, policies and procedures
What is nice to have:
These things are not essential, but they would be valuable:
- Knowledge and experience in the use of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office tools, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Skills for the Information Age (SFIA):
- Requirements definition and management (REQM) – Level 3
- Database design (DBDS) – Level 3
- Database administration (DBAD) – Level 3
- Problem management (PBMG) – Level 3
- System software administration (SYSP) – Level 4
- Infrastructure operations (ITOP) – Level 3
- Incident management (USUP) – Level 3
Position Description
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APS6 Project Lead
Applications Closing Deadline: 19 October 2026
Job Description
APS6 Project Lead – Technology and Digital Programs Group
Project Leads monitor project schedules and budgets, prepare progress reports, and liaise with key stakeholders.
Project Leads work under limited direction of senior staff, they play a role in managing straightforward projects, developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and provide advice to ensure the consistent delivery of project outputs. They may provide leadership to a team of project staff, including setting work priorities and managing staff performance.
The Cyber Strategy, Governance and Engagement Branch provides support to identify cyber security risk, and embed and maintain security requirements for agency systems. This includes vulnerability management, penetration testing and organisational cyber risk management.
What you’ll do:
As a Project Lead, you will work as part of a multi-skilled team to:
- Develop, manage and coordinate projects, including plans and schedules
- Contribute to the development of team objectives and strategic planning
- Support staff through coaching and training to build knowledge and capability
- Provide advice, procedural guidance and technical expertise
- Coordinate regular project reporting
- Monitor project budgets, review and report on expenditure, and assist with procurement and contract management
- Identify and assist with managing project risks, issues and benefits
- Quality-check training participation data and relevant deliverables
- Develop reports and documentation relevant to data and project work
- Support communication about project tasks
What you should have:
These things are important to have.
The ability to:
- Supervise, guide and develop staff
- Think critically and apply solid problem-solving skills
- Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Work independently and seek assistance when required
- Work collaboratively with staff, agency stakeholders and customers
- Analyse information, identify issues and report findings
- Learn new software platforms and programs
- Interpret, apply and explain legislation, policies and procedures
What is nice to have:
These things are not essential, but they would be valuable:
Knowledge and experience of:
- Project management frameworks
- Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Skills for the Information Age (SFIA):
- Measurement (MEAS) – Level 4
- Methods and tools (METL) – Level 3
- Project management (PRMG) – Level 4
- Portfolio, programme and project support (PROF) – Level 5
- Quality management (QUMG) – Level 4
Position Description
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APS5 Database Administrator
Applications Closing Deadline: 19 October 2026
Job Description
APS5 Database Administrator – Technology and Digital Programs Group
Database Administrators help to ensure the agency’s databases are operational, searchable and secure. They work with the support of senior staff to perform database research and analysis. They help with database design, focusing on issues such as reducing data redundancy and improving data flow between agency systems.
The Application Infrastructure Branch equips and supports effective and efficient IT services for the agency. This includes managing the technology, tools and software needed to deliver these services to our customers. The branch focuses on service stability through resolving service issues, fixing problems, providing advanced monitoring solutions, and performing routine operational maintenance.
What you’ll do:
As a Database Administrator, you will work as part of a multi-skilled team to:
- Create and modify database support structures and objects, ensuring they comply with standards and change-management procedures
- Monitor and review database access and permissions
- Support data-management processes
- Create database reports and dashboards
- Respond promptly to security-related incidents by investigating and resolving issues
- Monitor and measure database performance and availability, and assist with backup and restoration
- Assist with developing processes, security measures, standards and best practices
- Establish rules and use automation software to assist with repetitive activities
- Contribute to the development of corporate and technical documentation
What you should have:
These things are important to have.
The ability to:
- Think critically and apply solid problem-solving skills
- Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Work independently and seek assistance when required
- Work collaboratively with staff, agency stakeholders and customers
- Analyse information, identify issues and report findings
- Learn new software platforms and programs
- Translate and communicate technical concepts using non-technical language
- Interpret, apply and explain legislation, policies and procedures
What is nice to have:
These things are not essential, but they would be valuable:
A knowledge and understanding of:
- Structured Query Language (SQL) and knowledge of specific database platforms
- Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Database administration processes and practices, including security, backup and recovery, and performance-monitoring standards
Skills for the Information Age (SFIA):
- Database administration (DBAD) – Level 3
- Database design (DBDS) – Level 3
Position Description
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