WEX Canberra 2026

Work Exposure in Government

If you’re an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student in Year 10, 11, and 12, then WEX is for you!

WEX provides hands-on experience and information about job opportunities in the Australian Government.

WEX is funded by the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) under its Children and Schooling Program.

The WEX program is delivered by the Australian Government in partnership with ETM Perspectives (ETMP).

Be confident travelling to and from Canberra, ACT without supervision.
Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Be enrolled in Year 10, Year 11, or Year 12 in 2026.
Be located and go to school in either Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory or Australian Capital Territory.
Be interested in a career in the Australian Public Service.
Have your school’s support to attend.
Be emotionally resilient and able to be away from home for up to five days.

Applications open on Monday 15 June and close on Monday 20 July.

Applications open on Monday 15 June and close on Monday 20 July.

WEX provides hands-on experience and information about career pathways in the Australian Government.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student in Years 10, 11, and 12.
Interested in hands-on experience & information on job opportunities in the Australian Government.
Located and go to school in Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory or Australian Capital Territory.
Able to independently travel to Canberra, ACT for the WEX Canberra Experience.

Meeting First Nations leaders including APS employees
Obtaining advice on career planning.
Working alongside Indigenous mentors who will help guide your personal leadership journey.
Meeting other Indigenous students and future leaders.
One-on-one and small group workshops on leadership, mentoring and how to make the most of your school learning experience.
Cultural activities.
A Careers Expo, where students can talk to representatives from a range of government agencies.

Applications open on Monday 15 June and close on Monday 20 July.

For further information on WEX please contact wex@etmp.com.au or wex@niaa.gov.au.

If you require a downloadable PDF application form, please send us an email at wex@etmp.com.au. We will respond within 1–2 days.