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Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
Assistant Director, Chemical Review
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Armidale, NSW; Canberra, ACT
Salary: $126,984 to $144,236
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 11353
Applications close: Friday, 10 October
Agency website: https://apvma.gov.au
The role: Key responsibilities may include:
- Manage projects related to the reconsideration of specific agricultural and veterinary chemicals and make risk-based recommendations.
- Evaluate scientific and/or technical evidence and apply principles of risk management in matters related to agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
- Ensure compliance with legislation, government decision-making processes and APVMA guidelines and regulations.
- Manage stakeholders through change, resolving conflict and managing sensitivities.
- Supervise and manage a small team and provide expert advice and assistance to team members performing technical or professional work.
- Prepare briefing material and detailed decision documents for senior staff and state and Commonwealth government departments and ministers.
- Exercise delegated decision-making authority and responsibilities and ensure adherence to legal requirements and operational policies.
Position contact: Nial Gursanscky
Telephone: (02) 6770 2521.
Australian Sports Commission
Assistant Director, Communications and Media
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $124,728 to $147,177
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: EXT/25-253
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Friday, 10 October
Agency website: https://www.ausport.gov.au
The team: The Communications and Media team leads external and internal communications as well as social media for the ASC to maintain its reputation and position as the leading national voice for sport in Australia. It aims to lead, advocate and support stakeholders to inspire an active Australia.
The role: As a senior member of the Communications and Media team, the Assistant Director will have an outward-facing role that leads the engagement and delivery of strategic communication support to a range of stakeholders. This includes overseeing media relations, digital content, capability building, and issues management.
This role has a particular focus on crisis communications preparedness and response, as well as developing and delivering media training to build the capability of athletes, senior leads and communications staff across the sector.
In consultation with the Director, Communications and Media, you’ll be asked to drive and implement the organisation’s strategic agenda to help achieve key outcomes.
Position contact: Leigh Meyrick, Director, Communications and Media
Telephone: 0407 407 830.
Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency
Project Officer, Communications and Events
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT; Surry Hills, NSW
Salary: $99,328 to $109,228
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 67926
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Friday, 10 October
Agency website: https://www.asbestossafety.gov.au
The role: The APS 6 Project Officer, Communications and Events is responsible for supporting the delivery of effective communication strategies and awareness campaigns that contribute to ASSEA’s core objectives. This includes developing and distributing content across the agency’s main communication channels, supporting event coordination and delivery, and ensuring ASSEA’s presence and messaging are relevant and visible to diverse stakeholder groups.
The position operates within a small, dynamic team environment and requires the occupant to have strong organisational and operational delivery skills. The project officer will regularly collaborate with colleagues, external stakeholders, and subject matter experts to produce high-quality communication materials and raise awareness of asbestos and silica safety to influence behaviour change among target audiences.
This role is suited to a motivated, highly organised individual with demonstrated experience in communications, marketing, and events project management and support. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to health and safety messaging, and be adept at managing multiple projects and priorities, with the ability to recognise opportunities or changing situations as they arise and adapt plans accordingly.
The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across the agency is crucial. The role also requires the ability to effectively engage key stakeholders, including ASSEA committee members, and representatives from Commonwealth, state and territory governments, and union and employer organisations.
Position contact: Mardi Linke
Telephone: (02) 6240 8418.
Office of Parliamentary Counsel
First Assistant Parliamentary Counsel
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Classification: Senior Executive Service Band 2
Position number: Several
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 1
Applications close: Sunday, 12 October
Agency website: https://www.opc.gov.au
Key duties: We seek people who are technically excellent, but also have a commitment to building drafting capability. They will bring new ideas, a focus on building OPC’s future, and demonstrate a broad strategic focus and strong judgment in relation to drafting matters.
A collaborative mindset is essential, as is the ability to drive opportunities for capacity building while delivering on the government’s legislative agenda.
As the First Assistant Parliamentary Counsel, you will:
- Assume overall responsibility for higher-level legislative projects.
- Build the capability of assistant drafters, both by training assistant drafters within your team and building that capability beyond your own drafting team.
- Support, mentor and build the capability of other senior drafters.
- Build and harness relationships across the APS.
- Strive for continual learning.
- Contribute to the management and leadership of OPC, particularly in relation to drafting matters.
Position contact: Bronwyn Livermore
Telephone: (02) 6120 1422.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quality and Safeguards Commission
Director, Person-Centred Safeguards Team
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: $141,800 to $167,184
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: 192_09/25
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 12 October
Agency website: https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au
The role: Key duties include:
- Coordinate the efforts of the Person-Centred Safeguards function to ensure a comprehensive approach to safeguarding participants’ health, safety and wellbeing.
- Establish mechanisms for ongoing quality assurances and improvement of safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate records and data relating to safeguarding cases, interventions and outcomes.
- Utilise data-driven approaches to manage resources effectively to achieve systems-level impacts.
- Work with the sector’s NDIS providers and other professionals to enhance their practice and promote a culture of continuous quality improvement.
- Prepare high-quality reports, briefing papers and ministerial correspondence for presentation to the Senior Executive.
- Accountability for developing, coaching and mentoring employees, performance management, conflict resolution, and identification of training needs.
Position contact: Simon Edwards
Telephone: 0473 560 674.
Commonwealth Ombudsman
Director, Strategic Investigations 2
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $137,289 to $155,611
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: 044_09/25
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 12 October
Agency website: https://www.ombudsman.gov.au
The role: We are looking to fill the role of Director of the Strategic Investigations 2 team.
The team is one of the office’s two Strategic Investigations teams that conduct own motion investigations and inquiries on behalf of the Ombudsman under the Ombudsman Act 1976.
The team drafts reports with recommendations, suggestions and comments to agencies, with the aim of influencing systemic improvement in public administration across all the agencies we oversee. These reports or statements about these reports are often published. The Strategic Investigations teams also monitor and assess agency implementation of recommendations and suggestions made by our office and draft reports for publication.
Directors are a valued part of the office’s executive and will work collaboratively across the office to achieve outcomes. We are seeking strong leaders and highly capable managers who are passionate about serving the Australian community and influencing change.
Position contact: Katrina Dwyer
Email: [email protected].
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC)
EL2 Manager, Acute Care Standards
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Sydney, NSW
Salary: $144,162 to $170,679
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: 20036369
Applications close: Sunday, 12 October
Agency website: https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/careers
The role: The National Standards Program develops and maintains a suite of national safety and quality standards developed by the commission, including the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards, Primary Health Care Standards, Cosmetic Surgery Standards, and Digital Mental Health Standard. This includes the maintenance, review and improvement of these standards and the development of future editions.
In addition, the program develops and maintains the Australian Health Service Safety and Quality Accreditation Scheme, the National General Practice Accreditation Scheme and the National Diagnostic Imaging and Pathology Accreditation Schemes. This includes ongoing support and resource development of implementation resources, support for standards users, and coordination of accreditation assessment processes and data collection and reporting.
This position will lead a small team and work in collaboration with the Program Director to manage the delivery on standards and accreditation for the acute sector as part of the National Standards team’s commitments to:
- Develop strategies, standards and tools to improve safety and quality in the acute sector.
- Develop implementation resources for the national safety and quality standards and communication strategies to generate engagement.
The position will also support the Director and assist with managing accreditation schemes and projects to support the implementation of the NSQHS Standards.
The primary focus of the next four years will be the development and support for the implementation of the third edition of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.
Position contact: Margaret Banks
Telephone: (02) 7232 5098.
Department of Home Affairs
Assistant Director, Content Management and Optimisation
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing
Various locations: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC
Salary: $115,443 to $134,865
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 139800
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 12 October
Agency website: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au
Our ideal candidate: Candidates must be forward-thinking and motivated, and enjoy working in a dynamic and innovative environment. They will be self-driven, collaborative and strategic, and have experience leading teams. They will have excellent writing and editing abilities, an interest in improving user experience, the ability to decipher and translate complicated information into a more easily understandable form, and well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
They should be able to quickly assimilate and analyse information, adapt to changes and contribute towards innovation and continuous improvement.
Our ideal candidate will also have:
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
- Interest and experience in the development of content for client service delivery.
- Interest and experience in call centre operations.
Position contact: Geetha Krishnakumar
Email: [email protected].
Australian Federal Police
Register of Interest — Talent Acquisition Officer (Band 4 & Band 5)
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC
Salary: $84,458 to $107,559
Classification: APS Level 4, APS Level 5
Position number: 15313
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 1 (Secret)
Applications close: Sunday, 12 October
Agency website: https://www.afp.gov.au/careers
Key duties: Do you have excellent organisational, customer service and interpersonal skills and want to work for an agency that makes a big community impact? Do you thrive in a mission-driven environment where your efforts will contribute to Australia’s public safety?
At the AFP, our workforce is our greatest asset, and we are seeking experienced and dynamic individuals to join us in building and delivering a skilled and committed law-enforcement workforce.
The Recruitment Team is part of the broader People Command. We provide expert recruitment advice and services to our internal clients, represent the AFP brand as the first point of customer service for candidates, and ultimately support the strategic intent of the AFP by recruiting the people we need, both now and for the future.
Position contact: Carla Babic
Email: [email protected].
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quality and Safeguards Commission
Senior Intelligence Analyst
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: $96,558 to $108,532
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 191_09/25
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 12 October
Agency website: https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au
The role: Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Collect and analyse data relevant to intelligence assignments.
- Conduct intelligence projects, producing a range of high-quality strategic, tactical and operational intelligence products informing and impacting decision-making for internal and external stakeholders.
- Liaise with other government agencies and partners, share information and produce briefing papers, including recommendations to address quality and safeguarding risks, scheme sustainability issues, and policy development.
- Maintain purposeful, proactive and collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including promoting the work of the team, branch and Regulatory Operations Division.
- Mentor and support developing analysts.
- Contribute to the planning and monitoring of work processes for the team.
- Provide advice and support the development of risk assessment tools and frameworks.
Position contact: Anthea Featherstone
Telephone: 0497 851 006.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quality and Safeguards Commission
Intelligence Analyst
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Parramatta, NSW; Penrith, NSW; Perth, WA
Salary: $88,155 to $94,143
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 190_09/25
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 12 October
Agency website: https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au
The role: Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct intelligence projects, producing a range of high-quality strategic, tactical and operational intelligence products informing and impacting decision-making for internal and external stakeholders.
- Liaise with other government agencies and partners, share information and produce briefing papers, including recommendations to address quality and safeguarding risks, scheme sustainability issues, and policy development.
- Collect, analyse, report and manage information.
- Maintain purposeful, proactive and collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including promoting the work of the team, branch and Regulatory Operations Division.
- Use analytical software and other tools when it is appropriate.
- Contribute to the planning and monitoring of work processes for the broader team.
Position contact: Anthea Featherstone
Telephone: 0497 851 006.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quality and Safeguards Commission
Corporate Support Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Salary: $80,270 to $86,280
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: 189_09/25
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 12 October
Agency website: https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au
The role: The Security and Workplace Services team is responsible for enhancing the NDIS Commission’s business, security and resilience capability by strategically and operationally managing the national property and accommodation portfolio.
The Corporate Support team is made up of Corporate Support Officers (CSO) who are responsible for face-to-face support in nine of the NDIS Commission’s offices nationwide. The CSOs work as a team and in collaboration with other corporate teams to ensure consistency of processes across the offices.
The key, wide-ranging duties of the position would suit a highly motivated individual who shows strong attention to detail and enjoys working with people.
The advertised role requires the successful candidate to work from the office four days a week, with the possibility of flexible working arrangements on the fifth day.
Position contact: Rhys Bennetts
Telephone: 0486 327 354.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority Australia
Standards Officer/Senior Standards Officer Flight Crew Licensing — Affirmative Measures — Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or Disability
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Brisbane, QLD; Melbourne, VIC
Salary: $150,381 to $187,972
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 4378
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Monday, 13 October
Agency website: https://www.casa.gov.au
The opportunity: This is an exciting position that covers the formulation, development and maintenance of policies, safety regulations and associated guidance material in relation to all operational aspects of flight crew licensing and training, including flight simulators.
The open position could be attained at either the FO 1 Standards Officer or FO 2 Senior Standards Officer level, depending on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience level. While both FO 1 & FO 2 need a deep technical knowledge of flight crew licensing and training, including flight simulation, a candidate hoping to begin the role in the FO 2 capacity must already have a significant amount of regulatory experience.
Position contact: Andrew Tiede
Telephone: (07) 3144 7362.
Australian Secret Intelligence Service
Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS) — Systems Accountants
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $101,169 to $133,968
Classification: APS Level 5, APS Level 6
Position number: Not provided
Applications close: Monday, 13 October
Agency website: https://www.asis.gov.au
The role: As the Systems Accountant in ASIS, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality and effective support through the management of ASIS’s Financial Management Information System (FMIS). Your contribution will help ensure the financial integrity of ASIS and its business groups. This will involve effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders, and ensure compliance with all aspects of Australian legislative and regulatory requirements.
Position contact: Not provided
Telephone: Not provided.
Australian Fisheries Management Authority
Senior Communications Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Majura, ACT
Salary: $100,690 to $111,345
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 10015
Applications close: Monday, 13 October
Agency website: https://www.afma.gov.au
The position: The Senior Communications Officer is a client-focused role that delivers communication products for both internal and external audiences, using multiple channels including web, media, social media, and events.
The Senior Communications Officer will lead the content strategy approach for AFMA’s digital presence both internally and externally. You will foster and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and our external clients and partners, including industry associations and digital and design agencies.
Demonstrating great communication skills, the Senior Communications Officer is a communications all-rounder, able to write, create and review a range of communication material for different channels, with a clear understanding of how the messages will be received by target audiences and internal stakeholders.
Position contact: Claire Baker
Telephone: (02) 6225 5412.
