Latest job vacancies in the Public Sector

National Emergency Management Agency

Various
NEMA Temporary Employment Register
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Various locations – ACT, Various locations – QLD
Salary: $50,386 to $165,510
Classification: APS Level 1; APS Level 2; APS Level 3; APS Level 4; APS Level 5;
APS Level 6; Executive Level 1; Executive Level 2; Senior Executive Service Band 1;
Senior Executive Service Band 2
Position number: 131325
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Friday, 14 February
Agency website: https://nema.gov.au/about-us
Duties: We are seeking people who:

• Are effective leaders
• Are committed to community engagement and protection
• Are committed to client service and responsive to requests
• Have a high level of written and oral communication skills
• Possess well-developed research, analysis and problem-solving skills
• Are able to apply frameworks and principles through critical thinking
• Can work effectively in a team and manage relationships and workloads.

Position contact: NEMA HR.

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Federal Court of Australia

ITSM System Specialist
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Parramatta, NSW; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $90,199 to $101,022
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 0037-01-25
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Friday, 14 February
Agency website: https://www.fedcourt.gov.au
The role: Duties and responsibilities:

• ITSM Tool Management: Build, maintain, and improve processes and functions within the ITSM tool, including incident, service request, change and problem management, phone integration, asset management, the self-service portal, and reporting.
• Process Improvement: Design and implement continual functional improvements to the ITSM tool to enhance its reliability and effectiveness in line with the organisation’s needs.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support and assistance to the IT and Corporate Service departments, ensuring the ITSM tool is utilised effectively.
• Policy Adherence: Ensure all processes and functions within the ITSM tool adhere to the court’s IT policies and security fundamentals.
• Collaboration: Work closely with various teams under Corporate Services to ensure the ITSM tool meets their needs and supports their functions.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all processes and functions within the ITSM tool.
• Training and Support: Provide training and support to users of the ITSM tool.

Position contact: Stephanie Ray
Telephone: (02) 6113 9333.

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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Assistant Director
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $120,290 to $129,379
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 2025/131
Applications close: Sunday, 16 February
Agency website: https://www.agriculture.gov.au
The role: Key duties include:

• Focus on ITIL-based service management processes, including incident, problem, and change management.
• Allocate work, resources, and tasks; prioritise, develop strategies, and evaluate outcomes.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the management of Level 2 technical support for production systems.
• Manage records and information management delivery.
• Oversee the administration of third-party ICT systems.
• Measure, report, and analyse the performance and control levels of IT services, ensuring alignment with agreed service levels.
• Manage stakeholder expectations, strengthen customer relationships, reduce risk, implement effective processes, and build a responsive and scalable ICT system.
• Monitor progress, track key performance indicators, and solve problems to ensure quality assurance.

Position contact: Nick Hamilton
Contact email: [email protected].

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National Portrait Gallery of Australia

Marketing and Events Coordinator
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Parkes, ACT
Salary: $83,145 to $89,587
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 6018
Applications close: Sunday, 16 February
Agency website: https://www.portrait.gov.au
Specific tasks: Under general direction from the Manager, Marketing and Partnerships, the successful applicant will:

• Assist with the planning, coordination and implementation of marketing strategies for gallery exhibitions, events and programs.
• Assist with the planning and execution of exhibition launches and marketing events, and contribute ideas to event conception.
• Assist with the management of the gallery’s corporate sponsors, including coordinating tracking and delivery of benefits, and assisting with event and content development and delivery.
• Develop end-of-cycle partnership reports: assist in the development and updating of agreements; contribute ideas to collaborate with partners and expand existing partnerships. Assist the Manager, Marketing and Partnerships to research partnership prospects and develop partnership proposals.
• Assist in developing and implementing media buys: booking ads, coordinating design requirements and managing deadlines.

Position contact: Trish Kevin
Telephone: 6102 7004.

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Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)

Assistant Director
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA
Salary: $120,290 to $129,379
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 2024/3821
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 16 February
Agency website: https://www.dcceew.gov.au
The role: Depending upon the role, duties may include all or some of the following:

• Undertaking and/or coordinating research and analysis (potentially including supporting data, modelling, legislative/regulatory, and/or procurement activities).
• Developing and providing advice based on that research and analysis, developing briefings for the executive, the minister and other areas of the department/other agencies as needed (both oral and written).
• Drafting cabinet submissions or parts of cabinet submissions, liaising with stakeholders, including with market participants, energy market bodies, state and territory governments and other Commonwealth departments and agencies, on complex policy and regulatory issues, program and project management, and managing government processes such as procurements (e.g. support research, data analysis, modelling, etc.).
• Managing staff.

Position contact: Kaylee Dorris
Telephone: 0422 243 236.

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Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR)

Senior Delivery and Engagement Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Perth, WA
Salary: $98,105 to $107,880
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 24/3244
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 16 February
Agency website: https://dewr.nga.net.au/cp
The role: Responsibilities of the APS 6 level may include:

• Leading a small team to achieve high-quality program and contract management in either our Employment programs or our Apprenticeship and Skills programs.
• Building team capacity and individual staff capability through on-the-job training, coaching and performance feedback.
• Managing the performance and compliance of contracted program service providers through relationship management and decision making in accordance with contractual and legislative frameworks.
• Managing and escalating complex performance and provider operational issues identified through monitoring activities such as data analysis and onsite visits (there may be some overnight travel opportunities).
• Engaging with stakeholders to co-design projects and facilitate referral pathways and support systems, particularly for vulnerable and disadvantaged participant and job-seeker cohorts.
• Actively contributing to business objectives through participation in planning, project management, decision making and solution brokering.
• Providing policy advice and support to our ministers, and the department’s National Office teams as required.

Position contact: Danielle Savage
Telephone: 0488 153 643.

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Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

APS5 Executive Assistant – Various Roles
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $83,132 to $88,147
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 46386
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 16 February
Agency website: https://www.infrastructure.gov.au
The role: The duties of the APS5 Executive Assistant role generally include, but are not limited to:

• Providing support to the First Assistant Secretary through diary management, monitoring calls and emails, registering ingoing and outgoing correspondence, credit card reconciliation and travel management.
• Anticipating the requirements for, and initiating the timely preparation of, briefing material before meetings attended by the First Assistant Secretary.
• Undertaking research and preparation of correspondence as required and requested.
• Monitoring branch and other Executive Assistant telephones and providing backup as required.
• Coordinating and working with relevant staff to provide responses to corporate documents (including annual reports).
• Working with branch staff to ensure that all correspondence is managed appropriately, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Providing support to other areas of the division as requested.
• Developing and mentoring Executive Assistants within the division as required.
• Working closely with the Deputy Secretaries office.

Position contact: Mirka Koudelka
Telephone: (02) 6274 7045.

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National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quality and Safeguards Commission

Digital Channels Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Parramatta, NSW; Penrith, NSW; Perth, WA
Salary: $84,927 to $90,696
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 046_01/25
Applications close: Sunday, 16 February
Agency website: https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au
The role: The NDIS Commission is undergoing a period of exciting transformation. If you are forward thinking, self-motivated, resilient, and adept at building relationships in a complex and fast-paced environment, we welcome you to explore the NDIS Commission as your next challenge. This process may be used to fill positions across the Communications, Education and Engagement Branch.

The Digital Channels Officer is responsible for the coordination, collection, collation and publishing of printed materials, developing and publishing material for web-based publications that complies with editorial policy and access, and maintaining one or many websites on behalf of the NDIS Commission, ensuring that the servers, hardware and software operate correctly.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Support projects and initiatives through best-practice and/or technical suggestions related to digital solutions, policy updates or enhancements that align with the NDIS Commission’s goals.
• Day-to-day support of the NDIS Commission’s digital channels, websites and intranet, including structural changes, permissions management, and technical troubleshooting, or escalation as needed and per agreed processes.
• Ensuring maintenance of the NDIS Commission’s websites and intranet content remains up to date with Commission standards.

Position contact: Ian Bennett
Telephone: 0409 170 750.

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Department of Home Affairs

ODM Manager
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Various locations: ACT
Salary: $110,788 to $129,928
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: JR 135571
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 16 February
Agency website: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au
The role: Key duties include:

• Writing and maintaining program code to meet system requirements, system designs and technical specifications in accordance with quality accredited standards.
• Testing, debugging, diagnosing and correcting errors and faults in an applications programming language within established testing protocols, guidelines and quality standards to ensure programs and applications perform to specification.
• Writing, updating and maintaining technical program, end-user documentation and operational procedures.
• Researching, consulting on, analysing and evaluating system program needs.
• Providing technical advice, guidance and expertise in developing proposals and strategies for software design activities such as financial evaluation and costing for recommending software purchases and upgrades.

Position contact: Michael Krege
Telephone: (02) 6275 8186.

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Northern Land Council

Risk, Fraud and Compliance Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Darwin, NT
Salary: $98,720
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: GC02
Applications close: Sunday, 16 February
Agency website: https://www.nlc.org.au
The role: The position provides specialist risk management services across the NLC to promote and entrench a stronger culture of risk management. It is also responsible for implementing the NLC Enterprise Risk Management Framework and the Fraud and Corruption Policy through training, support, analysis and continuous improvement practices.

This role will work collaboratively across the NLC to assist staff to identify opportunities to improve controls and to meet contract and legislative obligations, from a risk perspective, to reduce residual risk to the NLC. This position will assist managers to implement effective risk-mitigation strategies while ensuring that risk management is integrated into NLC corporate planning and reporting processes.

Additionally, risk, as a key function of governance in the NLC, is critical to effective complaint handling and reporting, business continuity planning, compliance, internal audit and policy management.
Position contact: Sarah Arblaster
Telephone: 0456 991 135.

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Administrative Review Tribunal

Senior Establishments Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $90,199 to $102,499
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 40680
Applications close: Sunday, 16 February
Agency website: https://www.art.gov.au
The role: Key duties include:

• Organisational design: Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement the establishment model and organisational structure of the ART.
• Policy and procedure: Develop and implement clear position management and establishment policy, procedure, and related business processes for the ART, including communication with relevant stakeholders.
• Job design: Support implementation of the ART’s organisational structure through the development, review, and maintenance of position information.
• Business improvement: Develop reports using Aurion Query Tool (AQT) to increase reporting capability and enhance the integrity of the Aurion database and all future reporting.

Position contact: Scott Drury
Telephone: 0416 013 462.

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Department of Defence

Project Support Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC
Salary: $91,702 to $104,753
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: DDG/08169/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Monday, 17 February
Agency website: https://www.defence.gov.au
The role: As an APS6 Project Officer, you will:

• Have the flexibility to work across a variety of project functions, including (but not limited to): reporting, scheduling, secretariat, change and configuration management, information and records management, procurement and contract management, governance, risk management, asset and GFX management, communication and stakeholder management.
• Have high-level organisational skills, self-drive and initiative, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise competing deadlines and deliver agreed business outcomes within a complex environment.
• Demonstrate strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to represent the project in meetings and provide reports on project status and achievements.
• Have highly developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively and productively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Represent the project and branch at relevant working groups or meetings.
• Have a commitment to ongoing self-improvement and professional development.

Position contact: Isobel Fox
Telephone: (02) 6249 0625.

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Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)

Curator, Image Collections
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $81,690 to $89,615
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 2025/110
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Monday, 17 February
Agency website: https://www.dcceew.gov.au
The role: Key duties include:

• Curate the image collections housed at the Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG), including the acquisition and addition of images from a range of sources including prints, slides, digital media and artwork. Capture metadata relating to these images and maintain quality control.
• Manage the scientific and commercial use of images from the collections in response to requests from users.
• Operate and maintain computer, scanning and digital photographic equipment and associated software for image capture and management under both Windows and Macintosh environments.
• Maintain appropriate links with the Australian National Herbarium and with other parts of the Biodiversity Science & Knowledge Section and ANBG to ensure taxonomic currency of the image collection data.
• Liaise with photographers and other data providers to ensure appropriate and complete metadata accompanies all images added to the collections and that appropriate permissions for reuse are secured.
• Participate in the redevelopment of the image management system by providing advice on requirements to the project team, supporting data-cleaning and migration tasks, and undertaking user acceptance testing.
• Assist with the administrative work of the unit, including the supervision of volunteers, reporting, and management of the image collection web pages.

Position contact: Anna Monro
Telephone: (02) 6250 9530.

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Defence Housing Australia

Senior Leasing and Acquisitions Manager
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $97,587 to $112,189
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 493561
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Monday, 17 February
Agency website: https://www.dha.gov.au
The role: Our ideal candidate will have a background in property or a related field, with experience in leasing, sales, and/or business development all desirable.

The role will be responsible for a range of activities, including working as part of a team managing a portfolio of leased properties, identifying and converting new business leads and prospecting for new potential properties to add to DHA’s portfolio via direct negotiation with stakeholders and integration across industry while providing guidance and support to a multi-disciplinary team.

If you are a motivated self-starter, a good team player and seeking a challenge, apply now.
Position contact: Brendon Jones
Telephone: 0421 041 173.

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Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)

General Counsel, Environment and Dispute Resolution Branch
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW; Brisbane, QLD
Classification: Senior Executive Service Band 1
Position number: 2025/180
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Wednesday, 19 February
Agency website: https://www.dcceew.gov.au
The role: DCCEEW is seeking a dynamic and culture-focused General Counsel to manage the Environment and Dispute Resolution (EDR) Branch, which comprises four large legal teams.

The General Counsel will report to, and support, the Chief Counsel, and will contribute to the broader strategic leadership of the Legal Division and DCCEEW while managing a busy legal practice.

The EDR Branch:

• Manages all litigation for the department and the ministers, including administrative law litigation, compliance and enforcement matters, commercial disputes, employment, anti-discrimination and WHS matters and civil litigation (such as negligence claims) in a range of courts and tribunals.
• Provides administrative law and regulatory advice in relation to a broad range of environmental issues, including environment approvals, biodiversity conservation, wildlife trade, heritage and environment protection matters.
• Provides legal advice on employee entitlements, human resource policies and WHS matters, and responds to any disputes.
• Advises across the department’s compliance and enforcement functions and powers, including on civil penalty and criminal matters, as well as on notices, warrants, infringement notices and other compliance issues.

Position contact: Jonathan Beaumont
Telephone: (02) 6126 4500.