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Office of Parliamentary Counsel
Chief Operating Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Forrest, ACT
Classification: Senior Executive Service Band 1
Position number: 5077
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 1
Applications close: Friday, 13 June
Agency website: https://www.opc.gov.au
The role: The Office of Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) is a specialist statutory agency that plays a central role in supporting Australia’s democracy. Established under the Parliamentary Counsel Act 1970, OPC is responsible for drafting legislation for the Australian Government and maintaining the Federal Register of Legislation. We are seeking an experienced and motivated senior executive to lead our Corporate Services Group and contribute to the strategic direction of the agency.
Reporting directly to the First Parliamentary Counsel, the Chief Operating Officer is a key member of OPC’s senior management team. You will lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary team delivering a broad range of functions including information technology, human resources, finance, information and records management, contract and risk management, protective security and integrity, governance, property and facilities, and administrative support.
You will provide high-level strategic, operational and technical advice and drive the delivery of key corporate initiatives aligned with broader APS reforms.
To be successful in this role, you will bring a depth of senior executive experience in leading corporate services within a government environment. You will be a strategic thinker with sound judgment and the ability to navigate complexity with confidence. Your leadership style will be people-centred, inclusive, and performance-focused, enabling you to build trust and credibility across all levels of the agency. You will have a proven track record of delivering results within budget, aligning corporate functions to broader strategic objectives, and leading through influence. With exceptional communication skills, professional integrity, and a commitment to continuous improvement, you will foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and service excellence.
Position contact: Amanda O’Rourke
Telephone: 0452 199 031.
National Disability Insurance Agency
APS6 Technology Asset Team Leader – Technology Assessment Management
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Deakin, ACT
Salary: $96,737 to $106,950
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 1449_05/25_EXT
Applications close: Sunday, 15 June
Agency website: https://www.ndis.gov.au
The role: Your duties will include:
- Leading and mentoring your team, ensuring high performance is provided and team members are mentored and developed while processes are operated effectively.
- Working strategically to identify continuous improvement initiatives in asset management practices to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
- Assisting with compliance activities related to licence agreements, warranties, and asset-related contracts by maintaining accurate records of hardware and software assets within the agency’s asset management systems.
- Supporting audits by identifying and documenting discrepancies between systems and assisting in the remediation of issues related to hardware or software assets.
- Liaising with internal stakeholders, such as procurement, finance and technology teams, to support contract administration, maintain data accuracy, and assist in meeting asset requirements for internal customers.
- Providing regular reports on asset management operations and team performance, showing adherence to key performance indicators (KPIs), service level agreements (SLAs) and other relevant insights.
- Manage stakeholder relationships and represent the agency in discussions with vendors and partners.
Position contact: Kylie Parker
Telephone: (08) 9550 1169.
Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority
Human Resources Adviser
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $87,351 to $98,013
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 36442
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 15 June
Agency website: https://www.ipea.gov.au
The role: Key duties include:
- Supporting delivery of HR services by providing procedural and administrative coordination, including management of email inboxes and correspondence.
- Providing accurate and timely advice to our workforce.
- Managing employees’ payroll inquiries through the Service Delivery Office (SDO), including monitoring the SDO ticketing portal to ensure items are actioned.
- Coordinating and managing end-to-end recruitment processes and onboarding.
- Maintaining a high standard of confidentiality and privacy, and escalating queries to appropriate stakeholders.
- Assisting in the implementation of a wide range of workplace initiatives, including raising awareness of events and other L&D or culture activities, via news articles and staff notifications.
- Maintaining consistent and effective recordkeeping.
- Supporting other functions of the Corporate Branch as needed.
Position contact: Justine Rathmell
Telephone: (02) 6215 3908.
Taxation Ombudsman
Executive Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Sydney, NSW
Salary: $101,786 to $123,315
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: Executive Officer
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 15 June
Agency website: https://www.igt.gov.au
The role: As the Executive Officer, you can grow your career in the public sector by managing a diverse portfolio of work that makes the Taxation Ombudsman operations run smoothly.
- Acting as the main point of contact and liaison for the office, establishing, promoting and managing positive and productive relationships with external stakeholders.
- As a trusted right hand to the Inspector-General, anticipate needs, solve problems and help turn ideas into action.
- Identify, prioritise and determine urgency of critical or sensitive issues for the Inspector-General’s attention to support them in delivering strategic outcomes.
- Keep the office (physical and virtual) space inspiring and welcoming and ensure the effective running of agency property, physical security, employee safety and assets.
- Support our Chief Operating Officer with shaping the future of human resource support and initiatives in the agency, including managing the employee recognition program, staff induction program, onboarding/offboarding and other HR duties.
- Collaborate with our chief financial officer to assist with financial activities and procurements.
Position contact: Ruth Owen
Telephone: 0427 902 463.
National Disability Insurance Agency
APS6 Service Guidance Lead
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Geelong, VIC; Newcastle, NSW; Richmond, VIC
Salary: $96,737 to $106,950
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 1454_05/25_EXT
Applications close: Sunday, 15 June
Agency website: https://www.ndis.gov.au
The role: Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
- Listening and responding to feedback from participants and disability peak bodies to ensure the participant is at the centre of all agency guidance.
- Understanding the key stages of the participant pathway, specific participant cohorts and technical processes within SAP, CRM and PACE business system requirements.
- Analysing supporting data and systems to develop internal and external guidance that reflects the agency’s policy positions and best practice.
- Representing the branch as a guidance subject matter expert in multidisciplinary teams and providing guidance, expertise and advice in response to requests from the agency’s executive, board, minister and other Australian Government departments in a timely manner.
- Supporting continuous improvement for all branch deliverables by maintaining best practice and identifying and implementing innovative solutions.
Position contact: Renae Nott
Telephone: (03) 5273 0495.
Department of Home Affairs
Senior External Budgets and Policy Officers
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Various locations: ACT
Salary: $94,563 to $107,713
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 137809
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Monday, 16 June
Agency website: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au
The role: Key duties include:
- Communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders to gather and analyse information, supporting a timely, accurate and effective costings process that ensures the appropriate funding outcomes for the department.
- Ability to develop an understanding of the external budget, costings and departmental and public policy processes, working with the Assistant Director and Director to deliver costings.
- Building productive working relationships with the Department of Finance and the Home Affairs Finance Division to support the costing process.
- Understanding Cabinet and budget processes, including the Budget Process Operational Rules (BPORS), and demonstrating integrity in handling information.
- Delivering accurate and high-quality work within tight timeframes.
- Understanding and contributing to the preparation of advice on new policy proposals, ministerial submissions and Cabinet submissions related to costings.
- Using analytical tools such as Excel to develop costings accurately and on time.
Position contact: Nutan Singh
Telephone: (02) 6264 1410.
Department of Health and Aged Care
SES Band 1 – Head, National Suicide Prevention
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $225,279 to $271,793
Classification: Senior Executive Service Band 1
Position number: 25-NMHCDIV-29234
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 1
Applications close: Monday, 16 June
Agency website: https://www.health.gov.au
The role: Key duties include:
- Leading the planning, development and implementation of major initiatives, strategies and frameworks.
- Developing and maintaining effective working relationships and strategic partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders to identify trends, leverage knowledge and intelligence, and fully inform strategic decision-making.
- Providing expert advice and recommendations to government.
- Representing the NSPO in a range of forums.
- Monitoring new sector developments that impact on the strategic positioning of the NSPO and the achievement of both short- and long-term goals and objectives.
- Setting performance expectations and monitoring and evaluating performance outcomes to contribute to the achievement of the NSPO’s objectives.
- Managing the functions of, and providing leadership, coordination, strategic direction and stakeholder management in, the NSPO.
Position contact: Adi Morton
Telephone: 0429 591 823.
Department of Defence
Information & Records Management Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Russell, ACT
Salary: $95,187 to $108,734
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: NAVY/03448/25
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Monday, 16 June
Agency website: https://www.defence.gov.au
The role: Navy Headquarters is seeking an APS 6 Information & Records Management Officer to lead a small team providing a range of business and information support functions for the Office of Chief of Navy (OCN) and Chief of Staff Navy Headquarters (COS NHQ). As a team, you will provide detailed information and records management functions and advice; fulfil registry functions for OCN correspondence; assist with managing NHQ security activities, including advice, audits and assurance tasks; contribute to strategic planning and programs; and drive innovative change in support of COS NHQ business outcomes.
The APS 6 Information & Records Management Officer Navy will work independently, with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability for the achievement of outcomes related to their work.
They will exercise initiative and judgment in interpreting policy and applying best practices and procedures. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, as is the ability to think outside the box to find innovative solutions.
Position contact: Kylie Asanovski
Telephone: (02) 5131 7656.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Regulatory Scientist – Microbiology
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Majura, ACT
Salary: $94,694 to $107,708
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 3030
Applications close: Tuesday, 17 June
Agency website: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au
The role: Duties of this position include:
- Working with a high degree of independence to complete desktop research and analysis of evidence, regulatory science, policies and other information to inform risk assessment and risk management.
- Preparing detailed reports and expert advice and analysis on microbiology, food safety, AMR and related areas of expertise.
- Communicating complex scientific or regulatory information to diverse stakeholders including Commonwealth, state and territory government agencies, food businesses, food industry organisations, consumers, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Managing diverse projects relating to microbiological risk assessment and management.
- Assisting in managing committees and meetings relevant to foodborne illness reduction and AMR, including organising meetings, liaising with members, and preparing and circulating papers.
- Communicating clearly and effectively on work projects and priorities, participating in relevant project team meetings, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders as required.
- Fostering a positive and collaborative approach to workplace culture. Demonstrate and be committed to upholding the FSANZ and APS values.
- Supporting other activities of the section and FSANZ, as required.
Position contact: Zoe Bartlett
Telephone: (02) 6228 8338.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Senior Technical Officer
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Cairns, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Melbourne, VIC; Mickleham, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $95,438 to $108,360
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 2025/1493
Applications close: Tuesday, 17 June
Agency website: https://www.agriculture.gov.au
The role: Key responsibilities include:
- Writing and editing major evidence-based biosecurity documents.
- Contributing to biosecurity policy development by managing complex projects and reviews.
- Preparing risk assessment and policy documents to assist with gaining and maintaining export market access for Australian plant products.
- Supervising junior staff and developing project plans and team objectives.
- Providing accurate and specialised biosecurity and technical advice about imported plant products, and preparing and editing reports, briefs and other correspondence.
- Engaging and collaborating with stakeholders, technical experts, industry, trading partners and other government agencies on biosecurity issues.
Position contact: Chris Howard
Telephone: (02) 6272 4154.
Royal Australian Mint
Data Analyst
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Deakin, ACT
Salary: $121,066 to $134,960
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 1254
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Tuesday, 17 June
Agency website: https://www.ramint.gov.au
The role: Working within the mint’s Sales Development Team, the Data Analyst plays a critical role by leveraging data to inform decision-making, drive insights and support the achievement of the mint’s organisational objectives.
They work under limited supervision to provide market analysis and deliver evidence-based advice. Through collecting, analysing, cleaning and interpreting data, the Data Analyst produces reports, forecasts and recommendations, contributing to how product sales are managed across the mint.
The Data Analyst manages key data-related projects, in particular developing and delivering the annual sales budget, to inform key stakeholders of the planned revenue position of the mint. They regularly find ways to continuously improve processes and procedures to achieve strategic objectives.
Position contact: Jennifer Sullivan
Telephone: (02) 6202 6858.
National Disability Insurance Agency
NDIA 2026 Graduate Program
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Various locations: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Salary: $76,737 to $85,174
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: 1521_05/25_EXT
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Wednesday, 18 June
Agency website: https://www.ndis.gov.au
The role: The 2026 NDIA GP is seeking graduates who are passionate and committed to the NDIA’s purpose, and enjoy working as part of a diverse, high-performing team.
We want our staff to reflect the community we serve. If you have a disability, come from a culturally and linguistically diverse background or identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, we want to hear from you.
We value diversity in every respect. We welcome applications from graduates with diverse academic skills, including, but not limited to:
- Actuarial
- Allied health
- Behavioural science and psychology
- Business and commerce
- Computer science, ICT, cyber security, software development
- Data and analytics
- Economics, accounting and finance
- Engineering
- Government or public policy and political science
- Human resources
- Legal
- Media, marketing and communications
- Project and program management
- Risk
- Ssocial sciences (policy, research, health, disability, social work).
Position contact: NDIA Graduate Team
Email: [email protected]
National Disability Insurance Agency
NDIA 2026 Graduate Program (Affirmative Measures – First Nations)
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Various locations: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Salary: $76,737 to $85,174
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: 1522_05/25_EXT
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Wednesday, 18 June
Agency website: https://www.ndis.gov.au
The role: The 2026 NDIA GP is seeking graduates who are passionate and committed to the NDIA’s purpose, and enjoy working as part of a diverse, high-performing team.
We want our staff to reflect the community we serve. If you have a disability, come from a culturally and linguistically diverse background or identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, we want to hear from you.
We value diversity in every respect. We welcome applications from graduates with diverse academic skills, including, but not limited to:
- Actuarial
- Allied health
- Behavioural science and psychology
- Business and commerce
- Computer science, ICT, cyber security, software development
- Data and analytics
- Economics, accounting and finance
- Engineering
- Government or public policy and political science
- Human resources
- Legal
- Media, marketing and communications
- Project and program management
- Risk
- Social sciences (policy, research, health, disability, social work).
Position contact: NDIA Graduate Team
Email: [email protected]
National Disability Insurance Agency
NDIA 2026 Graduate Program (Affirmative Measures – Disability)
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Various locations: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Salary: $76,737 to $85,174
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: 1523_05/25_EXT
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Wednesday, 18 June
Agency website: https://www.ndis.gov.au
The role: The 2026 NDIA GP is seeking graduates who are passionate and committed to the NDIA’s purpose, and enjoy working as part of a diverse, high-performing team.
We want our staff to reflect the community we serve. If you have a disability, come from a culturally and linguistically diverse background or identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, we want to hear from you.
We value diversity in every respect. We welcome applications from graduates with diverse academic skills, including, but not limited to:
- Actuarial
- Allied health
- Behavioural science and psychology
- Business and commerce
- Computer science, ICT, cyber security, software development
- Data and analytics
- Economics, accounting and finance
- Engineering
- Government or public policy and political science
- Human resources
- Legal
- Media, marketing and communications
- Project and program management
- Risk
- Social sciences (policy, research, health, disability, social work).
Position contact: NDIA Graduate Team
Email: [email protected]
Department of Defence
Research Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Campbell, ACT
Salary: $95,187 to $108,734
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: DPG/04301/25
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Thursday, 19 June
Agency website: https://www.defence.gov.au
The role: The Defence Strategic Review identified that the most critical aspect of the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) current and emerging capability is its personnel. In an increasingly competitive labour market, military recruitment and retention are central pillars underpinning the capability equation.
This position sits within a small research team engaged in ensuring the psychological assessment tools and techniques used in selecting people for the ADF are valid, reliable and fit for purpose. We are looking for a person with a background in psychology or the behavioural sciences, with qualifications and skills in action research, psychometrics/statistics, and data analysis.
The incumbent will take ownership of a small number of projects aimed at improving the degree of ”fit” between the person and the requirements of their preferred job role, leading to enhanced performance and satisfaction for the individual, and optimal capability for the ADF.
Position contact: Geoff Gallas
Telephone: (02) 6203 6414.
