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Fair Work Commission
Associate
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Newcastle, NSW
Salary: $89,645 to $95,005
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 3333
Applications close: Monday, 15 September
Agency website: https://www.fwc.gov.au/about-us/careers
The role: Key duties of the position include:
- As an Associate, and consistent with the Commission’s performance planning and management arrangements, flexibly undertake responsibilities associated with the administration/operation of a Member’s chambers. Perform general administrative/executive assistant duties, including:
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- Preparation and publication of official documents following Commission guidelines, such as listed matters, orders and decisions;
- Legal research in the field of labour law and workplace relations;
- Diary coordination, preparation and maintenance of Commission files, proofreading and travel bookings.
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- Effective management of Commission hearings (in-person and online).
- Using Commission information technology and communications facilities and systems, including for the management of files.
- Liaising with Commission members and staff, workplace relations practitioners, legal practitioners and other parties (including unrepresented parties).
- Travelling with a Member when required.
- When not allocated to a specific Member, or in any other circumstances, as directed, assist other associates or Commission staff with work, including providing relief associate support to other Members as needed.
- Performing other duties as directed by the Director, Member Support, Assistant Director, Member Support and/or the Member Support Coordinators across the Tribunal Support Branch.
Position contact: Lidia Susac
Telephone: (02) 9308 1873.
Australian Human Rights Commission
IT Admin (Senior) – Information and Records Management
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Sydney, NSW
Salary: $115,892 to $129,580
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 1017
Applications close: Monday, 15 September
Agency website: https://humanrights.gov.au
The role: The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) is Australia’s national human rights institution, dedicated to fostering a society where human rights are upheld, protected, and celebrated. We envision an Australia where every individual is valued equally in dignity and rights.
Our mission involves promoting and safeguarding the human rights of all Australians by:
- Advising all levels of government and various public and private organisations.
- Strengthening laws, policies, and practices while providing accessible investigation and conciliation services.
- Engaging inclusively with civil society, communities, and the private sector.
- Raising awareness about human rights and offering educational resources.
- Collaborating with partners to cultivate a culture of respect for human rights across the nation.
Our IT team plays a vital role in delivering secure, reliable, and innovative technology services that support the Commission’s operations. Its responsibilities include managing the Commission’s ICT infrastructure, both cloud-based and on-premises, ensuring uninterrupted access to critical applications, network services, and data platforms. The team also oversees information and records management systems.
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior IT Administrator to join our team. In this role, you will support the ongoing operation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the Commission’s information and records management framework and systems. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with legislative obligations and best-practice standards for information management, with a strong emphasis on SharePoint and RecordPoint usage contributing to a positive records management culture through training, support, and system enhancements.
Position contact: Henry Eills
Email: [email protected]
Department of Defence
Digital Capability Costing Partner
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT; Laverton, VIC; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $120,303 to $135,701
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: DDG/07199/25
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Monday, 15 September
Agency website: https://www.defence.gov.au
The role: Defence Digital Group (DDG) is building a team of digital capability costing partners to support successful delivery of digital capability.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the development of robust, end-to-end program and project cost estimates, from Rough Order of Magnitude through to Tender Quality, including Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis.
- Partner with ICT program and project managers to ensure costings underpin sound business cases, strategic decision-making and value-for-money outcomes.
- Support the establishment and professionalisation of cost estimation practices across Defence Digital Group, contributing to the development of a Cost Estimation Framework, common standards, and exemplars.
- Operate in a dynamic environment where strategic priorities and competing demands require you to balance accuracy, timeliness, and stakeholder expectations.
You will be supported by a chapter of other cost estimation professionals, including an SME Cost Estimation Chapter Lead to whom you will report. Your chapter will provide you with professional development and peer support to ensure continual growth of your cost estimation career and of your general APS skills.
Contact email: [email protected]
Australian Digital Health Agency
Assistant Director, Security Services
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $120,486 to $137,417
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 0523_08/25
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 1
Applications close: Monday, 15 September
Agency website: https://www.digitalhealth.gov.au
The role: Key duties include:
The Assistant Director, Security Services assists senior management to analyse the Agency’s security environment and recommends appropriate security controls to manage risk and assist in complex problem-solving and issues management. They will be responsible for establishing strong networks and managing key stakeholders’ relationships within key areas of the Agency to enable them to understand their business functions, security and vulnerabilities and be accessible to staff to discuss any security issues or concerns.
The Assistant Director, Security Services leads the development of a strong security culture that promotes staff valuing, protecting and using Agency information and assets correctly. The role is responsible for the day-to-day management of protective security measures to ensure:
- The Agency’s security practices and procedures comply with the law, Australian Government policies, and Agency-specific policies and procedures.
- The security outcomes specified in the Agency security plan are being achieved.
Position contact: Marcus Clough
Telephone: (02) 6183 3651.
Australian Digital Health Agency
Assistant Director, Governance Services
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $120,486 to $137,417
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 0524_08/25
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 1
Applications close: Monday, 15 September
Agency website: https://www.digitalhealth.gov.au
The opportunity: When you join the Corporate Services Division, you become part of a team that is committed to delivering high-quality enabling services. Our pursuit of excellence in areas such as finance, legal, communications, HR and governance plays a crucial role in supporting the Agency’s overall mission. Your skills and expertise can contribute significantly to this mission, enhancing our operations and ultimately supporting the pursuit of excellence in digital health.
The EL1 Assistant Director is accountable, under broad direction, for undertaking complex or sensitive work relating to risk oversight and management within the Agency. They will also independently lead one of the following governance functions under the Agency’s system of internal control.
Audit and Assurance
- Responsibility for managing the Agency’s Assurance Framework, including the oversight of the internal audit preparation, finalisation and recommendation action in cooperation with the Agency’s external audit provider and responsible internal business owners.
- The internal auditors provide independent, objective assurance and advice to the board, the Audit & Risk Committee and the Chief Executive Officer, that the financial and operational controls are operating in an efficient, effective, economical and ethical manner and assist management in improving business performance.
Governance, business planning and performance measurement
- Responsibility for managing the Agency’s Governance Framework.
- Responsibility for managing the Agency’s Planning and Performance Framework, including monitoring and quality assuring performance measures on a quarterly basis, culminating in the development of the Annual Performance Statement for the Annual Report.
Position contact: Sharna Williams
Telephone: (07) 3023 8447
Department of Home Affairs
Border Force Officer, Remote and Marine Operations
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Various locations: NT
Salary: $76,863 to $82,906
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: 139536
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Tuesday, 16 September
Agency website: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au
The role: Key duties of the position include:
- Contributing to the development of remote patrol plans, including sourcing provisions.
- Participation in a range of remote patrol activities – completing tasks and objectives as directed.
- Contributing to the planning of community engagement activities, including identification of required resources.
- Preparing and presenting briefing sessions to patrol members and other participants in remote patrols.
- Conducting community engagement activities, including with Indigenous Elders and members of communities, to develop and maintain relationships.
- Collection of information in support of border protection and enforcement activities.
- Safe operation of a range of ABF assets, including 4WD vehicles, inshore vessels and navigational equipment, to ensure the completion of patrol activities.
Position contact: Luanna Geagea
Telephone: (07) 4090 5002.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Assistant Legal Practice Manager
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $124,861 to $134,295
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 2025/2894
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Tuesday, 16 September
Agency website: https://www.agriculture.gov.au
The job: Key duties include, but are not limited to:
- Provide strategic support and advice on organisational issues (including business plans, workforce planning, recruitment and budgeting) and relationships with key stakeholders.
- Manage shared mailboxes as the entry points into the Legal Division and the Practice Management Unit.
- Manage divisional coordination requests and streams of work (including Senate Estimates, QTBs, QoNs and other ad hoc requests coming into the division).
- Plan and coordinate the delivery of key business projects as required (including professional development and training, intranet pages, risk plans, business continuity plans and divisional business plans).
- Provide governance support to the Division’s Executive and oversee the administration of monthly Executive meetings, including minute-taking, preparing reports and quarterly DAFF Portfolio Heads of Legal meetings.
- Work closely with the Practice Manager to assist with:
- Managing a team to meet goals and ensure a healthy and positive team dynamic;
- Preparing divisional or team planning days;
- Coordinating input into departmental corporate reporting and other obligations;
- Administering the division’s legal matter management system and the division’s legal advice register;
- Developing and updating templates and guides for our legal practice;
- Managing procurement of external legal services and reporting obligations to the Office of Legal Services Coordination.
- The Assistant Legal Practice Manager reports to the Legal Practice Manager to provide strategic, operational, governance and administrative support for the Executive and branches of the Legal Division.
- The role requires a motivated and collaborative individual with highly developed interpersonal, communication, organisational and administrative skills, and a proven ability to proactively take ownership of issues and work with others to deliver outcomes.
- It also requires high levels of professionalism, discretion, tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and/or confidential matters.
- The Assistant Legal Practice Manager contributes to and helps lead a positive team dynamic.
- The successful candidate will need to understand the challenges and opportunities of a busy government legal practice, and possess the ability to build positive relationships, both internally and externally, and work independently and as part of a team.
Position contact: Angela Gullace
Telephone: 0466 363 494.
Murray-Darling Basin Authority
Director, Stakeholder Relations
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Albury, NSW; Canberra, ACT; Goondiwindi, QLD; Griffith, NSW; Mildura, VIC; Murray Bridge, SA
Salary: $142,541 to $167,990
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: 100389
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Tuesday, 16 September
Agency website: https://www.mdba.gov.au
The position: The Communications and Engagement Branch leads the Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s (MDBA) internal and external communications, as well as stakeholder and relationship management. It plays a central role in building trust and transparency with the public, Basin communities, other government departments, industry, and international partners, while also fostering an informed, connected, and engaged workforce.
The branch’s work covers a wide range of channels and activities, including digital and social media, production, UX, publications, media releases, corporate communications, national and international engagement, and event management.
The Director, Stakeholder Relations plays a key leadership role accountable for the strategic direction and delivery of MDBA’s stakeholder engagement initiatives and events functions to enhance the MDBA’s external standing and reputation. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and leading the planning, coordination and implementation of comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategies across the regional, national and international remit to support organisational business objectives and ensure robust, trusted and enduring relationships are developed and managed with key communities at all levels through effective engagement and representation.
The position requires a senior stakeholder relations professional with strong leadership capability, a deep understanding of government environments and community engagement, and demonstrated success in managing, negotiating, and influencing complex and diverse stakeholder groups. The role will manage a high-performing team and work collaboratively across the MDBA, the branch, other government agencies, and diverse external partners to advance the MDBA’s mission and national interest.
Position contact: Ed O’Daly
Telephone: (02) 6279 0691.
Department of Home Affairs
Border Force Officer, Remote and Marine Operations
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Various locations: NT
Salary: $84,228 to $91,809
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 139529
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Tuesday, 16 September
Agency website: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au
The role: Our ideal candidate:
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- Takes ownership to deliver individual and team results.
- Takes ownership of, and is accountable for, decisions and actions.
- Builds and sustains collaborative relationships with team members and stakeholders.
- Understands ABF, department, portfolio and government priorities.
- Communicates clearly and transparently and encourages the same of others.
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Position contact: Luanna Geagea
Telephone: (07) 4090 5002.
Northern Land Council
Business & Communications Officer
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Darwin, NT
Salary: $83,000 to $95,000
Position number: N53
Applications close: Wednesday, 17 September
Agency website: https://www.nlc.org.au
The role: Reporting to the Business Coordinator, this role provides high-level administrative, financial, and business support to the LoC Program. You will be responsible for contract management, procurement, payments, program reporting and compliance, ensuring all operations align with organisational policies and funding requirements.
The position also has a strong communications focus, coordinating LoC Program social media platforms, website content, and communication strategies. You will manage the logistical arrangements for program promotional events, workshops and meetings, ensuring consistent and professional messaging and delivery across audiences.
This is a diverse role that requires attention to detail, a strong ability to prioritise, and confidence working across multiple stakeholders – including schools, ranger groups, contractors, and program partners.
Position contact: Shane Bailey
Telephone: 0488 145 380.
Department of Defence
Administration Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Fyshwick, ACT
Salary: $95,187 to $108,734
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: ASG/07180/25
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Wednesday, 17 September
Agency website: https://www.defence.gov.au
The role: The APS 6 Administration Team Leader is responsible for providing high-level leadership and operational support within the team. The role requires a strong focus on accountability and professionalism, ensuring that tasks, processes and outcomes meet organisational standards and contribute to overall team effectiveness.
The position demands excellent leadership and management skills, including the ability to motivate staff, coordinate resources efficiently, and drive operational improvements. The APS 6 Administration Team Leader must also demonstrate the ability to manage competing priorities, streamline workflows, and deliver outcomes on time, while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Position contact: Zoe Selvinelli
Telephone: (02) 5131 6966.
National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA)
Directors – Regulatory Operations and Strategic Regulation and Improvement Divisions
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA
Salary: $287,431 to $287,431
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: Various
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Wednesday, 17 September
Agency website: https://www.nopsema.gov.au
Key duties: As an experienced manager, you will be responsible for managing a functional team of technical experts to ensure safety and health, well integrity, structural integrity and environmental matters meet legislative requirements, having regard to functions and activity lifecycle.
These management roles form part of a broader divisional leadership team and report directly either to a functional Executive Director or Deputy Chief Executive Officer.
The key responsibilities of these roles encompass:
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- Leading and managing ongoing regulatory operations in a functional team and/or providing authoritative and strategic advice on environmental science, environmental and safety risk management, management systems, operations, safety (including structural, process and corrosion safety, and human factors), well integrity and well operations, decommissioning and carbon capture and storage.
- Working with the relevant Executive Director and/or Deputy CEO to plan, secure, retain and allocate resources.
- Continuously improving effectiveness and efficiency, working collaboratively within and across divisions to support initiatives.
- Maintaining oversight of the use of regulatory powers.
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A pool of suitable candidates will be established from this selection exercise and may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Position contact: Human Resources and Safety Adviser
Telephone: (08) 6188 8853.
Northern Land Council
Stakeholder & Network Coordinator
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Darwin, NT
Salary: $102,669 to $115,194
Position number: N53
Applications close: Wednesday, 17 September
Agency website: https://www.nlc.org.au
The role: Reporting to the Business Coordinator, this role provides high-level administrative, financial, and business support to the LoC Program. You will be responsible for contract management, procurement, payments, program reporting, and compliance, ensuring all operations align with organisational policies and funding requirements. The position also has a strong communications focus, coordinating LoC Program social media platforms, website content, and communication strategies.
You will manage the logistical arrangements for program promotional events, workshops and meetings, ensuring consistent and professional messaging and delivery across audiences. This is a diverse role that requires attention to detail, a strong ability to prioritise, and confidence working across multiple stakeholders – including schools, ranger groups, contractors, and program partners.
Position contact: Shane Bailey
Telephone: 0488 145 380.
Commonwealth Ombudsman
Senior Assistant Ombudsman – National Student Ombudsman
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $212,142 to $244,312
Classification: Senior Executive Service Band 1
Position number: 4463
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Thursday, 18 September
Agency website: https://www.ombudsman.gov.au
The role: The Senior Assistant Ombudsman is a critical leadership role within the National Student Ombudsman (NSO). As Senior Assistant Ombudsman, you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operational work of the service, managing a team of directors and providing high-level strategic advice to the First Assistant Ombudsman and Ombudsman.
As the NSO is part of the Office of Commonwealth Ombudsman (OCO), you will be a member of the broader office’s Senior Executive Leadership team. In this capacity, you will contribute to the strategic leadership of the OCO’s vision and goals.
The Senior Assistant Ombudsman role requires a leader with a substantial record of achievement in frontline service delivery and with a reputation for teamwork, innovation and strategic leadership. Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, strong stakeholder focus, exemplary integrity and the ability to engender respect and trust are essential.
Experience in senior roles within ombudsman or complaints-handling services, public administration or the higher education sector is highly desirable.
Position contact: Sarah Bendall
Telephone: 0477 661 987.
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Policy Officer – Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Sydney, NSW
Salary: $98,336 to $110,937
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 25-IHACPADIV-296942
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Thursday, 18 September
Agency website: https://www.health.gov.au
The opportunity: Join the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) as an APS6 Policy Officer and help shape aged-care policy that impacts older Australians nationwide. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to meaningful national policy development in a dynamic and collaborative team.
If you have experience in health or aged-care policy and a passion for improving outcomes for older Australians, we’d love to hear from you.
Position contact: Cindy Feng
Email: [email protected].
