How the program works

About the program

The Aurora Neuroinclusion Program (Aurora) aims to improve work and career outcomes for people with an autism or ADHD diagnosis.

Together with Employ for Ability, we offer a unique and inclusive recruitment process that’s merit based, supportive and flexible. It does not involve formal applications, interviews or psychometric testing. We offer recruitment opportunities in a range of fields. Aurora is our primary disability employment program which:

• provides a career pathway into the agency 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 who are neurodivergent have to offer in employment
• aims to increase the representation of people with disability in the agency and the Australian Public Service (APS).

Aurora offers all of these:

• a tailored and flexible assessment phase
• ongoing roles with attractive leave entitlements and working conditions
• job security with a competitive salary
• a dedicated neurodiversity coach to develop the skills to progress your career.

How we create an inclusive work environment

Aurora is an affirmative measure recruitment process. Through the affirmative measure provision, we aim to eliminate employment barriers and offer more career opportunities to people with an autism or ADHD diagnosis.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace. We value our staff for their unique qualities, ideas and perspectives. Read more about how we support workplace diversity and inclusion.

Available positions

Aurora offers a range of positions in the following fields:

• information and communication technology (ICT)
• data analytics
• programs and projects
• other professional services.

Aurora is offering ongoing positions. If you’re successful but not offered a position, we’ll place you in a merit pool for up to 18 months, making you eligible if a suitable position becomes available.

We will be advertising further rounds and locations for the 2025-26 program in June 2025.

Classification level

Depending on the role and the skills required, we’ll offer you roles between the APS3 to APS6 classifications.

Locations

We’ll provide more information on future locations, dates and roles later this year.

Eligibility

These roles are only open to people with either of the following:

• an autism diagnosis, including Autism Spectrum Disorder/Condition, Asperger’s Syndrome, Autistic Disorder, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS)
• an Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnosis.

Before you apply, check if you’re who we’re looking for.

Recruitment process

After you apply, you’ll go through a tailored and inclusive recruitment process.

Find out how to apply.