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Federal Court of Australia
Administration Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA
Salary: $75,022 to $81,775
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: 0355-04-25
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Friday, 30 May
Agency website: https://www.defence.gov.au
The role: Key duties include:
- Provide high-level administrative support to the National Judicial Registrar, National Logistics and Remote Hearing Coordinator and other senior staff.
- Book flights, accommodation, and any associated requirements for travel.
- Maintain and update registrar calendars.
- Assist with meetings by preparing material, sending correspondence, and taking minutes.
- Correspond with internal and external stakeholders, including responding to administrative and procedural inquiries.
- Participate in national projects as required, including updating databases and other administrative projects.
- Proof and format documents.
- Assist with document management using SharePoint.
- Other duties as required.
Position contact: Coralie Talbot
Telephone: (08) 7201 6076.
Department of Parliamentary Services
Assistant Director, Security Reporting and Compliance
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: JR32906
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 1
Applications close: Friday, 30 May
Agency website: https://jobs.dps.gov.au
The role: The successful candidate will have the following skills:
- Ability to interpret policy and code of practice.
- A high level of attention to detail.
- A strong understanding of governance concepts.
- Strong investigative skills (being naturally curious and able to gather evidence and substantiate claims).
- Strong people skills
- Strong critical-thinking skills.
- High levels of initiative, with a willingness to challenge the status quo.
Position contact: David Vukosavljevic
Telephone: (02) 6277 5532.
Federal Court of Australia
Deputy Registrar
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Albury, NSW; Brisbane, QLD; Cairns, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Dandenong, VIC; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Lismore, VIC; Melbourne, VIC; Newcastle, NSW; Parramatta, NSW; Rockhampton, QLD; Sydney, NSW; Townsville, QLD; Wollongong, NSW
Salary: $120,390 to $145,107
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 0330-04-25
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Friday, 30 May
Agency website: https://www.fedcourt.gov.au
The role: The Deputy Registrar position can be multifaceted and plays a key role within the courts, including in the following areas:
- Court work, at the local and national level, conducting national divorce lists.
- A variety of chambers work, including determining Applications for Consent Orders and considering certain applications as a duty registrar.
- After appropriate training, undertaking conciliation conferences in small-mid-level disputes.
- Assisting with the formulation of legal policy within the courts, including in support of various court committees and with the implementation of policies on a national basis.
- National/operational work, assisting with the assessment of the courts’ caseload under new legislative arrangements in support of the Chief Justice of the FCFCOA (Division 1)/Chief Judge of the FCFCOA (Division 2) (Chief Justice) and the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Registrar (CEO/PR) of the Courts.
- Playing an important role locally and nationally in helping to deliver and implement the courts’ reform agenda, together with delivering key court initiatives, demonstrating leadership in the performance of their legal and other duties and functions.
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders in areas of Deputy Registrar practice and matters of jurisdiction, including with the legal profession.
Deputy Registrars may also undertake additional national roles and responsibilities, including participating in case management initiatives within the court, assisting with the development of coherent and consistent practice and procedure, analyses of workload, and liaison with, and education of, the profession.
After undertaking the duties of a Deputy Registrar at a high level for an appropriate period, consideration will be given to Deputy Registrars undertaking higher-level Registrar duties, subject to their performance, skills and experience.
Position contact: Brigida Corte-Real
Telephone: (07) 3052 4054.
Federal Court of Australia
Legal Associate to Justice Kari
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA
Salary: $75,022 to $81,775
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: 0347-04-25
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Friday, 30 May
Agency website: https://www.fedcourt.gov.au
The role: Key responsibilities and duties:
- Provide research assistance to judicial officers.
- Assist with the general operation and day-to-day running of chambers, including responding to inquiries.
- Assist judicial officers with the management of cases and, if required, enter data into the court’s case management system.
- Assist with the preparation of matters for both the court and the judge.
- Assist the judge with judgment writing as required, including head notes, catch-wording, legal research and editing in line with the court’s judgments publication standards.
- Assist the judicial associate and with the running of courtroom duties.
- Assist with the general operation and day-to-day running of chambers.
- Would ordinarily travel interstate with the judicial officer for appellate and first-instance work.
Position contact: Deanna Oakley
Telephone: (08) 7201 6227.
Australian Strategic Policy Institute
Receptionist/Executive Assistant to Director Defence Strategy
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Barton, ACT
Salary: $60,000 to $70,000
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: N/A
Applications close: Friday, 30 May
Agency website: https://www.aspi.org,au
The role: The Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) is looking for an experienced Receptionist/Executive Assistant to ASPI’s Director of Defence Strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic, positive and hardworking team.
The ASPI Receptionist/Executive Assistant to the Director of Defence Strategy is a dynamic and multifaceted position that serves as a key support role within the organisation. The primary focus of this role is to manage the director’s schedule, coordinate meetings and travel, and handle communications with internal and external stakeholders. The receptionist aspect requires providing excellent customer service, greeting visitors, and directing inquiries. This role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Position contact: Branka Hage
Telephone: (02) 6270 5110.
Australian Federal Police
2026 AFP First Nations Pathway Program
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Classification: APS Level 2
Position number: 14392
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 1 June
Agency website: https://www.afp.gov.au/careers
The role: AFP First Nations Pathway provides employment pathways in a variety of roles such as intelligence, forensics, ICT, corporate support, protection, finance, media and communications, and human resources.
These are all non-policing corporate support roles and will provide successful candidates the opportunity to learn about the dynamic work and career pathways the AFP has to offer.
While on the program, you will:
- Gain a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Government Investigations. Completion of this qualification is an important requirement of the program, and you will be provided with generous study time to support you.
- Undertake targeted professional development opportunities that provide you with the knowledge and skills to set up your career.
- Complete several work area rotations, exposing you to different aspects of the AFP.
- Access First Nations Pathway Program-specific support, including buddies and other organisational networks.
Position contact: Emerging Talent Team
Telephone: (02) 5127 2555 (Option 3).
Department of Health and Aged Care
APS Level 6 – Data Scientist, Risk Analytics Section
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $98,336 to $110,937
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 25-BIDIV-28695
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 1 June
Agency website: https://www.health.gov.au
The role: Key duties of the position include:
- Utilise advanced statistical and machine-learning methods to analyse complex datasets, delivering actionable insights that inform policy and operational decisions.
- Work closely with stakeholders to ensure data science projects are effectively integrated into larger government initiatives.
- Clearly and effectively convey technical results and findings to non-technical audiences, such as senior executives, stakeholders and community groups, using reports, presentations and data visualisation tools.
- Contribute to team efforts as required, and represent the team in forums and meetings.
- Introduce analytical and data science methods that are new to compliance, systematically embedding capability in the team.
- Identify, develop and maintain relationships to deliver work outcomes.
- Create analytical methodologies and standards for the team.
Position contact: Mohsen Kazemi
Telephone: (03) 7041 0824.
Office of National Intelligence
APS6 Psychologist
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Barton, ACT
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: Various
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 1 June
Agency website: https://www.oni.gov.au
The role: The tasks you will undertake as an APS6 Psychologist are diverse and impactful. These may include:
- Conducting thorough psychological assessments and offering expert insights on assessment outcomes.
- Delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to address personal and professional challenges.
- Engaging in research, project management, and analysis of current psychological trends affecting organisational health, insider threats, and staff wellbeing.
The role responsibilities as an APS6 Psychologist will allow you to apply your psychological expertise in dynamic and meaningful ways, contributing directly to the mission of the National Intelligence Community (NIC).
Position contact: ONI Recruitment
Email: r[email protected]
National Library of Australia
APS 4 – Senior Administration Officer, Digitisation on Demand
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Parkes, ACT
Salary: $75,936 to $81,994
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: 104052
Applications close: Sunday, 1 June
Agency website: https://www.library.gov.au
The role: The library is seeking to fill an ongoing Senior Administrator, Digitisation on Demand APS 4 role in the Trove Community Services Section of the Collaboration Branch.
Working closely with the Library Imaging Team, the Senior Administrator oversees online customer requests for digitisation from the Copies Direct service. Additionally, the Senior Administrator will process interlibrary loan requests for Trove Partner institutions.
We are looking for someone skilled at triaging high volumes of work; determining what is and is not urgent and allocating to others as needed.
Our ideal candidate will be familiar with a variety of digital media formats, and experience with document management or document delivery systems will be viewed favourably.
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Demonstrated excellent written communication.
- Strong customer service experience.
Position contact: Alex Beeston
Telephone: (02) 6262 1066.
Australian Fisheries Management Authority
APS 6 Senior Fisheries Officers
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Darwin, NT
Salary: $100,690 to $111,345
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: Various
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Sunday, 1 June
Agency website: https://www.afma.gov.au
Key duties: AFMA is seeking suitably qualified or experienced individuals to fill the roles of Senior Fisheries Officers within AFMA’s Fisheries Operations Branch in our Darwin office.
The Senior Fisheries Officer assists the managers of International Capacity Building and Operations (ICBO), and Darwin Operations, to deliver services to combat domestic non-compliance and illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing regionally and internationally through:
- Undertaking compliance action within the international and domestic environment, including the ability to conduct an investigation that may involve domestic and/or foreign fishermen.
- Once qualified, ensuring that investigations are conducted in accordance with the Commonwealth Fraud Control Guidelines and the Australian Government Investigation Standards (AGIS).
- The ability to design, implement and deliver MCS capacity-building programs.
- The ability to obtain and provide MCS advice to other nations, and regional and international organisations.
- Proactively support AFMA’s International Compliance and Engagement Program, and the National Compliance and Enforcement Program.
Position contact: Brendan Rayner
Telephone: (08) 8943 0347.
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
Senior Principal Scientist
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Lucas Heights, NSW
Salary: $167,866 to $218,588
Position number: PD-1776
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 1 June
Agency website: https://www.ansto.gov.au
The role: Your duties and responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the safe, effective and productive operation of the science function of the Australian Synchrotron, including leading and managing the beamline teams to deliver excellence in the User experience as well as excellence in the application of synchrotron X-ray techniques.
- Lead and coordinate the scientific research programs at the Australian Synchrotron.
- Manage the User program for the Australian Synchrotron, including associated advisory committees so as to meet performance targets and report on the outcomes of beamtime application rounds.
- Monitor and evaluate the science activities of the facility according to overall strategies. Monitor and report on relevant performance metrics as well as research outcomes from the User program.
- Leadership and management of beamline staff, including selection, training, performance management and review, recognition, workforce planning, and talent management.
- Develop and mentor the beamline teams to achieve personal career, Australian Synchrotron, and Nuclear Science and Technology objectives and foster a culture of high performance that encourages innovation, improves productivity, and promotes teamwork and collaboration at the Australian Synchrotron.
- Ensure effective interactions between the science team and other operational teams within the Australian Synchrotron and more broadly across the Nuclear Science and Technology Group.
Position contact: Dr Michael James
Email: [email protected]
Department of Defence
Logistics Governance Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Russell, ACT
Salary: $86,887 to $93,066
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: CASG/03866/25
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Sunday, 1 June
Agency website: https://www.defence.gov.au
The role: You will be responsible for logistics compliance and governance work within an integrated workforce. You will be accountable for developing an understanding of the core logistics management system in Defence including:
- Compliance to relevant legislative frameworks and Defence’s policy requirements.
- Managing and evaluating assurance checks.
- Drafting correspondence and performance reports on logistics governance activities.
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, and working closely with and in support of the LC4S Branch Logistics Manager.
- Collaborating and operating as an effective team member and actively participating in teamwork and group activities.
Position contact: Jen Maidorn
Telephone: (02) 5109 6101.
Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR)
Research Program Manager (Forestry)
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: 0105
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Monday, 2 June
Agency website: https://www.aciar.gov.au
The role: The Forestry Research Program Manager (RPM) is responsible for commissioning, co-developing and managing a coherent portfolio of research-for-development projects, aligned with the priorities of Australia’s official development assistance program and contributing to ACIAR’s strategy and thematic priorities.
Projects typically involve partnerships that link the innovation systems in Australia and ACIAR partner countries in the Indo-Pacific region, bringing together partners in universities, public research and development agencies, resource management agencies, and the private sector.
The RPM will have responsibility for the design, coordination and monitoring of ACIAR Forestry research investments and collaborating in the design and review process of other research programs. Working closely with the Research Director, the RPM will ensure that ACIAR’s research investments respond effectively to country partner priorities, ACIAR’s Strategic Plan and Australia’s International Development Policy, facilitating engagement with the Australian and international agricultural innovation systems.
We are seeking a senior researcher with professional forestry experience who can develop and evolve an established research program while also contributing to ACIAR’s broader research portfolio design and management, including peer review of ACIAR projects in other programs, contribution to scientific and policy submissions and reviews, and membership of internal committees. It’s important to note that the position is responsible for commissioning and managing the administration of projects, not undertaking the research.
The ACIAR Forestry Program seeks to catalyse more productive, climate-resilient and sustainable forest management and sustainable interactions with agricultural food systems in partner countries through international research partnerships directed at: management, conservation, and restoration of forest resources; agroforestry; and increased efforts to prevent forest degradation and mitigate climate change.
The position is based at our headquarters in Canberra, with international travel required about six times a year.
Position contact: DFP
Telephone: 1300 384 442.
Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR)
Program Manager (AAPCRA)
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $122,633 to $128,889
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 0107
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Monday, 2 June
Agency website: https://www.aciar.gov.au
The role: The Program Manager will be responsible for managing and reporting on the Africa-Australia Partnership for Climate Responsive Agriculture DFAT-ACIAR program. This role aligns with ACIAR’s strategic direction and Australia’s International Development Policy.
Key responsibilities include developing and reporting on the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Plan, as well as the Gender, Equality, Diversity and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Plan. The Program Manager will collaborate with Australian partners, in-country partners, and other international research institutions to support the ongoing design and delivery of research and capacity development investments.
Position contact: DFP
Telephone: 1300 384 442.
Commonwealth Grants Commission
Research Analyst
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $101,011 to $110,297
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 0000126
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Thursday, 5 June
Agency website: https://www.cgc.gov.au
The role: Under limited direction, you will be required to:
- Undertake complex research and analysis of the underlying influences on state spending and revenue raising.
- Identify, collect and analyse data to quantify differences between states in service delivery costs and revenue-raising capacity.
- Write reports for the commission and external stakeholders, including state treasuries.
- Engage with Commonwealth, state and territory government agencies, and data providers.
- Maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and collaborate with senior management to implement agency priorities.
- Other duties as directed.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: (02) 6218 5700.
