Latest job vacancies in the Public Sector

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Department of Defence

Defence People Group
Defence Workforce Strategy
Project Support Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Brindabella Business Park, ACT
Salary: $91,702 – $104,753
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: DPG/08213/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Wednesday, 30 October, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: As the Project Support Officer within the Directorate of People Intelligence and Research (DPIR), you will be responsible for delivering cohesive and accountable portfolio management across the research and business projects of DPIR.

You will lead the development and maintenance of processes and tools for project and administrative task coordination for application across teams, ensuring that the outcome allows our leadership to maintain oversight of cross-project schedules, risks, stakeholders, procurement and other governance needs.

In close liaison with teams, you will provide guidance and mentorship on project management methodologies to support projects within an integrated research program. This advertisement is for a current vacancy based in the Canberra region.

We are interested to hear how you could be highly influential in making DPIR a great place to work – supporting team integration, role clarity and overall operational effectiveness.
Position contact: Flt Lt Dana Pham
Telephone: (02) 4723 1455.

Australian Electoral Commission

Electoral Integrity & Operations
Northern Territory Operations
Expression of Interest: Administration Assistants, NT Operations
Job type: Casual, Non-ongoing
Location: Various – NT: Alice Springs, Katherine, Darwin
Classification: APS Level 1
Position number: 2024-238 APS1-EOI-NT
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Thursday, 31 October, 2024
Agency website: https://www.aec.gov.au
Duties:

Administration work
Data entry
Operational planning
Office support and materials handling
Public engagement tasks.

These roles are located all around Australia as we are hiring for all 151 federal electoral divisions, with around 300-plus jobs available nationally. The roles will be based in a variety of locations, including all major Australian cities and many regional areas. Working environments will vary dependent on the location, but may range from small offices to larger regional working offices, state offices and warehouse settings.
Position contact: AEC Recruitment
Telephone: (02) 6271 4730.

Australian Electoral Commission

Electoral Integrity & Operations
Queensland Operations
Expression of Interest: Administration Assistants, QLD Operations
Job type: Casual, Non-ongoing
Location: Various – QLD
Classification: APS Level 1
Position number: 2024-238 APS1-EOI-QLD
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Thursday, 31 October, 2024
Agency website: https://www.aec.gov.au
Duties:

Administration work
Data entry
Operational planning
Office support and materials handling
Public engagement tasks

These roles are located all around Australia as we are hiring for all 151 federal electoral divisions, with around 300-plus jobs available nationally. These roles will be based across a variety of locations, including all major Australian cities and many regional areas. Working environments will vary dependent on the location, but may range from small offices to larger regional working offices, state offices and warehouse settings.
Position contact: AEC Recruitment
Telephone: (02) 6271 4730.

Australian Electoral Commission

Electoral Integrity & Operations
South Australia Operations
Expression of Interest: Administration Assistants, SA Operations
Job type: Casual, Non-ongoing
Location: Various – SA
Classification: APS Level 1
Position number: 2024-238 APS1-EOI-SA
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Thursday, 31 October, 2024
Agency website: https://www.aec.gov.au
Duties:

Administration work
Data entry
Operational planning
Office support and materials handling
Public engagement tasks

These roles are located all around Australia as we are hiring for all 151 federal electoral divisions, with around 300-plus jobs available nationally. These roles will be based in a variety of locations, including all major Australian cities and many regional areas. Working environments will vary dependent on the location, but may range from small offices to larger regional working offices, state offices and warehouse settings.
Position contact: AEC Recruitment
Telephone: (02) 6271 4730.

Australian Electoral Commission

Electoral Integrity & Operations
Tasmania Operations
Expression of Interest: Administration Assistants, TAS Operations
Job type: Casual, Non-ongoing
Location: Various – TAS: Hobart, Launceston, Burnie
Classification: APS Level 1
Position number: 2024-238 APS1-EOI-TAS
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Thursday, 31 October, 2024
Agency website: https://www.aec.gov.au
Duties:

Administration work
Data entry
Operational planning
Office support and materials handling
Public engagement tasks.

Australian Electoral Commission

Electoral Integrity & Operations
Victoria Operations
Expression of Interest: Administration Assistants, VIC Operations
Job type: Casual, Non-ongoing
Location: Various – VIC
Classification: APS Level 1
Position number: 2024-238 APS1-EOI-VIC
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Thursday, 31 October, 2024
Agency website: https://www.aec.gov.au
Duties:

Administration work
Data entry
Operational planning
Office support and materials handling
Public engagement tasks.

Australian Electoral Commission

Electoral Integrity & Operations
Western Australia Operations
Expression of Interest: Administration Assistants, WA Operations
Job type: Casual, Non-ongoing
Location: Various – WA
Classification: APS Level 1
Position number: 2024-238 APS1-EOI-WA
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Thursday, 31 October, 2024
Agency website: https://www.aec.gov.au
Duties:

Administration work
Data entry
Operational planning
Office support and materials handling
Public engagement tasks
Engagement of the temporary election workforce.

Australian Electoral Commission

Electoral Integrity & Operations
ACT Operation
Expression of Interest: Administration Assistants, ACT Operations
Job type: Casual, Non-ongoing
Location: Various – ACT
Classification: APS Level 1
Position number: 2024-238 APS1-EOI-ACT
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Thursday, 31 October, 2024
Agency website: https://www.aec.gov.au
Duties:

Administration work
Data entry
Operational planning
Office support and materials handling
Public engagement tasks.

Australian Electoral Commission

Electoral Integrity & Operations
NSW Operation
Expression of Interest: Administration Assistants, NSW Operations
Job type: Casual, Non-ongoing
Location: Various – NSW
Classification: APS Level 1
Position number: 2024-238 APS1-EOI-NSW
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Thursday, 31 October, 2024
Agency website: https://www.aec.gov.au
Duties:

Administration work
Data entry
Operational planning
Office support and materials handling
Public engagement tasks.

Department of Defence

Air Force
Air Force Headquarters
Senior Information Quality Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Russell, ACT
Salary: $91,702 – $104,753
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: AF/08236/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 2
Applications close: Thursday, 31 October, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: The Senior Information Quality Officer is responsible for assisting the Deputy Director of Information Management – Air Force in managing the implementation of the Air Force Records Remediation Project. As part of the Information Management team, the Senior Information Quality Officer takes a leading role in the maturation of the air force’s records management practices and behaviours by:

Managing the Information Quality Management sub-team.
Coordinating the conduct of records management reviews throughout Australia.
Selecting and training core and ad hoc staff undertaking reviews.
Ensuring the integrity and quality of reviews undertaken within the project.
Maintaining the policies, procedures, and guidance related to air force records management reviews and projects.
Engaging with stakeholders to coordinate administrative elements of before, during, and after reviews.
Coordinating aftercare actions with stakeholders following reviews, including training and advice on records management behaviours and practices.
Championing effective records management behaviours and practices.

Position contact: Jamie Zimmermann
Telephone: (02) 5131 3846.

Department of Defence

Navy
Fleet Command
IWFOR Security Adviser
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Potts Point, NSW
Salary: $91,702 – $104,753
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: NAVY/07884/24
Security clearance: Positive Vetting
Applications close: Thursday, 31 October, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: As a Security Adviser, you will be required to have an in-depth knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.

The main responsibilities of the Security Adviser role are:

Identify, research and analyse complex protective security issues, and provide recommendations and advice to stakeholders.
Understand the security risk context within the Defence environment to provide advice on complex protective security objectives.
Develop productive and effective relationships with suppliers and other government agencies.
Collate, research and analyse protective security issues to prepare and give compartment briefings.
Unit Security Officer functions.

Position contact: Mikaela Murphy
Telephone: (02) 5130 3300.

Department of Defence

Air Force
Air Force Headquarters
Information Registries Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Russell, ACT
Salary: $91,702 – $104,753
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: AF/08282/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 2
Applications close: Thursday, 31 October, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: The Information Registries Officer is responsible for assisting the Deputy Director of Data Strategy & Policy – Air Force to mature and manage the air force’s governance functions for data management.

As part of the Data Strategy & Policy team, the Information Registries Officer manages the air force’s information registries to provide governance and management capabilities for its key information and data assets, by:

Leading the management of the Air Force Information Asset Register.
Leading the development and undertaking of data audits to ascertain data asset scope, quality, metadata, access controls, and support requirements.
Providing advice to air force on the effective implementation of data management policies and procedures.
Assisting in the provision of training and advice on data management behaviours and practices, including ad hoc responses to queries and issues.
Assisting in the management and coordination of the Information and Data Governance – Air Force (IDG-AF) communications efforts, including intranet pages, stakeholder forums, information management updates and other products.

Position contact: Avinash Dash
Telephone: 0473 376 844.

Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources

Chief Executive Officer, Geoscience Australia
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Classification: Senior Executive Service Band 3
Position number: 2133_09/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 2
Applications close: Friday, 1 November, 2024
Agency website: http://www.industry.gov.au
Duties: To be successful in the role, you will have experience or demonstrated ability to lead a major science organisation, be a passionate and effective communicator and be able to provide advice to state, territory, and the Australian governments.

You will possess high-level executive and management skills and be able to lead, manage and support the wide range of activities undertaken by Geoscience Australia in support of the priorities of the Australian Government.

The position demands considerable interactions with a diverse range of stakeholders, including numerous Australian Government departments, geoscientific and related agencies, universities, the private sector and international partners.

This is a high-profile position, so the ability to present well and handle public relations is also essential. You will also need to meet administrative and corporate responsibilities under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013, Public Service Act 1999, Work Health and Safety Act 2011, and other legislation.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and people with disability are highly encouraged because your diverse experiences, perspectives, and background will strengthen our service delivery, productivity, capability and innovation.
Position contact: Kelly McClusky
Telephone: (03) 8375 7439 or 0431 478 644.

Attorney-General’s Department

Office of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security
Corporate Officers, Finance, Human Resources & Security Support
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $84,624 – $108,528
Classification: APS Level 5; APS Level 6
Position number: 0427/24_OIGIS-EXT
Security clearance: Positive Vetting
Applications close: Friday, 1 November, 2024
Agency website: https://www.igis.gov.au
Duties: The IGIS is a robust, flexible, hard-working and team-oriented office. We are small in size, with a diversity of experience and attributes.

The IGIS is currently undergoing a period of growth in readiness for taking on a number of additional oversight responsibilities. We are looking for talented people who share our values to fill important roles that contribute to our enabling functions across the full scope of our office. The

Enterprise Management Unit comprises three sections: Finance, Human Resources, and Security, Technology and Information Governance. There are a number of roles across these teams, at the APS 5 and APS 6 levels, that would be well suited to corporate generalists or specialists who want to diversify their experience, join a small agency and work on a range of diverse tasks and projects.
Position contact: OIGIS Recruitment team
Telephone: (02) 6141 4490.

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications

High Speed Rail Authority
Senior Manager – Precinct and Place
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: North Sydney, NSW
Salary: $139,418 – $156,673
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: HR/11
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Friday, 1 November,2024
Website: https://media.caapp.com.au/pdf/jtyezl/e808ce97-f665-4fb6-ab09-807c6b611b46/PD%20-%20EL2%20Senior%20Manager%20Precinct%20and%20Place.pdf
Duties:

Precinct Development: Lead the planning and implementation of station precinct development strategies, ensuring alignment with urban growth and place-making principles.
Place-Making: Develop initiatives that activate public spaces and promote community engagement, fostering vibrant, sustainable station environments.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with developers, local councils, and community stakeholders to ensure that precincts are well integrated with the surrounding urban fabric.
Economic Growth: Drive long-term economic development within station precincts, focusing on housing, employment, and commercial opportunities.

Position contact: HSRA HR
Email: [email protected]

Department of Defence

Joint Capabilities Group
Joint Capabilities
Risk & Standards Lead
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Russell, ACT
Salary: $91,702 – $104,753
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: JCG/08185/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Sunday, 3 November, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: The APS6 Risk & Standards Lead is accountable, under broad direction, to perform and achieve complex risk identification and analysis work within an integrated workforce. They are accountable to ensure they have knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.

The APS6 Risk & Standards Lead will work independently with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability for the achievement of outcomes of their work. They will exercise initiative and judgment in the interpretation of policy and in the application of practices and procedures. They will provide detailed risk identification and analysis technical, professional and policy advice in relation to complex work and contribute to strategic planning, program and project management and policy development.

The APS6 Risk & Standards Lead may be a team coach or lead a team and be accountable for setting work priorities and manage workflows. They are expected to be capable of building team capability through coaching, feedback and developing the quality of work undertaken by others within a work unit. They may exercise the associated people and financial responsibilities to achieve work unit outcomes.

The APS6 Risk & Standards Lead will have a considerable level of stakeholder engagement and will liaise with stakeholders in relation to complex or difficult issues. They will be required to identify, anticipate and respond to stakeholders’ needs and expectations to achieve work unit and Defence outcomes. They will be accountable for contributing towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development.
Position contact: Susannah Dahlstrom
Telephone: (02) 6246 8896.

Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources

Australian Institute of Marine Science
Data Scientist (Machine Learning & AI)
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Darwin, NT; Townsville, QLD; Perth, WA
Salary: $136,089 – $153,351
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 21817
Applications close: Sunday, 3 November ,2024
Agency website: https://www.aims.gov.au/docs/about/about.html
Duties: As an experienced Data Scientist in our Data Analytics and AI group, you will apply your advanced expertise in AI, machine learning, and statistics to enhance data analytics and AI applications across AIMS.

You will work collaboratively with researchers from different disciplines across AIMS and with industry partners, providing consultancies and support.

You will also contribute to the development of multiple platforms and products, such as ReefCloud and ReefScan, and lead internal capability development and innovation in data analytics and AI. You will also lead internal consultancies and capability development initiatives, and ensure the scalability, robustness, and security of data science implementations.
Position contact: Kamran Shafi
Telephone: (07) 4753 4444.