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Attorney-General’s Department
Counsel Assisting the Solicitor-General
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $119,142 to $165,112
Classification: Executive Level 1, Executive Level 2
Position number: 0358/25_SGO-EXT
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Friday, 12 December
Agency website: https://www.ag.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx
The opportunity: The Office of the Solicitor-General was established under the Law Officers Act 1964. The Solicitor-General is the second law officer of the Commonwealth. The Solicitor-General has an office based within the Attorney-General’s Department in Canberra, and chambers in Melbourne. This position (together with the other Counsel Assisting role) is to be based in the Canberra office, although some limited travel may be required.
Duties of the Counsel Assisting the Solicitor-General will include:
- Participating, as a member of the legal team, in cases in which the Solicitor-General is briefed as counsel.
- Preparing and researching draft legal opinions, often involving complex constitutional and public law issues.
- Preparing draft papers for presentation by the Solicitor-General at internal and external conferences.
- Assisting in managing requests to brief the Solicitor-General.
- Liaising with the Office of Legal Services Coordination and other areas of the department and the Australian Government Solicitor as appropriate.
- Where practicable, occasional appearances as junior counsel.
The Executive Level 1 position will be non-ongoing from March 2026 to March 2027. The Executive Level 2 position will be non-ongoing from August 2026 to August 2027.
Position contact: Christine Moy
Telephone: (02) 6141 4139.
Australian Institute of Marine Science
Research Scientist — Reef Intervention Assessments
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Townsville, QLD
Salary: $122,283 to $134,056
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: 21980
Applications close: Sunday, 14 December
Agency website: https://www.aims.gov.au
The role: Key responsibilities of this AIMS research scientist role include:
- Coordinating and facilitating assessments (e.g. of coral reef intervention proposals), and developing and delivering collaborative projects.
- Conducting and overseeing research (e.g. literature reviews and studies), synthesising science and expert input and producing outputs including scientific reports, talks and publications.
- Developing and reviewing a broad range of content, preparing materials and delivering briefings.
- Developing, coordinating and running workshops and facilitating processes (e.g. expert elicitation).
- Undertaking cross-functional collaboration and liaison with science teams and external stakeholders.
Position contact: Rachel Pears
Telephone: (07) 4753 4444.
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Chief Digital Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Townsville, QLD
Salary: $137,405 to $162,377
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: 020
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Sunday, 14 December
Agency website: https://www2.gbrmpa.gov.au
The position: We are seeking an experienced digital leader to join our team. You will be working to protect the marine park by taking care of digital innovation, both externally through interactions with customers, partners and suppliers, and internally by collecting and analysing data, improving efficiency through the use of digital technologies, and transforming the organisation and our culture to enable the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority to compete successfully in the digital age.
As our Chief Digital Officer, you will create a unifying digital vision, energise the Reef Authority around digital possibilities, coordinate digital investments, help to rethink products and processes for the digital age, and provide critical tools and resources. The role will drive appropriate synergies, build a clean technology platform, and foster innovation.
The position leads a team of professionals who deliver information technology, records management, and spatial and information/library services. As the leader of this team, you will plan, coordinate, direct, and design all operational and strategic activities of the section, as well as provide direction and support for solutions that enhance critical business operations.
The position works closely with decision-makers in other sections to identify, recommend, develop, implement and support cost-effective and secure technology solutions for all aspects of the agency. This position is also responsible for the security of agency infrastructure, systems and mobile devices and is the financial delegate for all ICT contracts.
As a member of the Corporate Services Branch leadership team, this role provides executive thought leadership to all branch activities. The Chief Digital Officer brings to this group a bold vision, which could include new technology-driven service improvements, acquiring new technologies, or investing in innovations that will assist others to consider and implement digital enhancements to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and customer efficacy of services provided to our customers.
Position contact: Jameelie Fletchett
Email: [email protected].
Bureau of Meteorology
Technical Officer Level 4, Antarctica and Sub-Antarctica
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $94,563 to $105,910
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 6005030, 6005029, 6005082 & 6005083
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 14 December
Agency website: https://www.bom.gov.au
Core functions: As a Technical Officer Level 4 Senior Technician, you will undertake complex technical maintenance and troubleshooting on an advanced suite of meteorological instruments, ensuring uncompromised performance of the Antarctic Observations program. You will supervise all maintenance activities at your station, and delegate some moderately complex tasks to the Technical Officer Level 3 if they are a Weather Observer/Technician. You will use the bureau’s asset management system (EAMS) to document and report on all maintenance activities and service outages. You will produce monthly technical reports documenting the state of meteorological equipment at your station.
You will play a vital role in supporting bureau forecasting services throughout aviation activities. You will be required to perform aviation observations that will directly influence the safety and success of fixed-wing and helicopter operations at, or in the vicinity of, your station.
As a Technical Officer Level 4, you will also help deliver the bureau’s highly regarded Surface and Upper Air Observations program at your respective station. You will work according to a seven-day roster with your team, observing and documenting the many different facets of the weather systems that the Antarctic and Macquarie Island climate throws at you. Depending on which station you are deployed to, you may also support the maintenance or delivery of external parties’ programs, such as the CSIRO’s clean air sampling.
Position contact: Meg Lorang
Email: [email protected].
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Manager, International
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT; Townsville, QLD
Salary: $94,563 to $106,775
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 407
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Sunday, 14 December
Agency website: https://www2.gbrmpa.gov.au
The role: Key duties include:
- Support the delivery of the Reef Authority’s international activities, including leading the organisation’s contribution to international forums, particularly the International Coral Reef Initiative.
- Provide support to shape the strategic direction of the agecy through international engagement, capacity building, and establishing and maintaining effective relationships, and coordinating the Reef Authority’s attendance at international conferences and hosting approved international delegations.
- Exercise sound professional judgment in anticipating, managing and resolving problems relevant to the Reef Authority’s international business role, including monitoring budgets and progress towards key performance indicators.
- Contribute to managing the Reef Authority’s responsibilities for Commonwealth, national and World Heritage matters, including liaising with other government departments.
- Coordinate and prepare high-quality advice and written material that is timely, practical, transparent and risk-based. Advice will cover complex matters, including the Reef Authority’s involvement with international bodies. Material could include ministerial correspondence and cables, briefs, reports, position statements, strategic policies and plans.
Position contact: Justine Nordin
Telephone: 0419 662 551.
Bureau of Meteorology
Technical Officer Level 3, Antarctica and Sub-Antarctica
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $84,228 to $91,809
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 6005088, 6005092, 6005090 & 6005087
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 14 December
Agency website: https://www.bom.gov.au
Core functions: As a Technical Officer Level 3 Weather Observer/Technician, you will help deliver the bureau’s highly regarded Surface and Upper Air Observations program at your respective station. You will work according to a seven-day roster with your team, observing and recording various characteristics of the Antarctic or sub-Antarctic meteorology. Depending on which station you are deployed to, you may also support the maintenance or delivery of external parties’ programs, such as the CSIRO’s clean air sampling.
You will play a vital role in supporting bureau forecasting services throughout aviation activities. You will be required to perform aviation observations that will directly influence the safety and success of fixed-wing and helicopter operations at, or in the vicinity of, your station.
Depending on the staffing and operational requirements, you may also be tasked with several maintenance shifts each month, providing moderately complex technical assistance to the maintenance program led by the Technical Officer Level 4 Senior Technician. You will use the bureau’s asset management system (EAMS) to document and report on all maintenance activities and service outages affecting the bureau’s systems at your station. You will also produce monthly reports documenting the state of observations programs at your station.
Position contact: Meg Lorang
Email: a[email protected].
Australian Secret Intelligence Service
Talent Register: Data Engineering Professionals
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Canberra, ACT
Salary: $97,148 to $202,365
Classification: APS Level 2, APS Level 4, APS Level 5, APS Level 6, Executive Level 1, Executive Level 2
Position number: Not provided
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 14 December
Agency website: https://www.asis.gov.au
Key duties: A Level 4 candidate would be expected to be new to the area and work under the guidance and supervision of a more senior officer.
A candidate at the Level 5 level would be expected to have one to two years’ real-world experience and work under some supervision.
A Level 6 candidate would be expected to have more experience and operate with limited supervision within a core group of developers.
An EL1 candidate is expected to have substantial experience and some deep technical expertise. They operate entirely independently and have the capacity to fulfil leadership roles as required.
EL2 candidates fulfil principal engineer or section leadership roles. They are expected to have substantial experience and significant deep subject matter expertise in their field of specialisation.
Position contact: Not provided
Telephone: Not provided.
Bureau of Meteorology
Technical Officer Level 2, Antarctica and Sub-Antarctica
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $66,823 to $77,636
Classification: APS Level 3
Position number: 6005109, 6005107 & 6005094
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 14 December
Agency website: https://www.bom.gov.au
Core functions: As a Technical Officer Level 2 Weather Observer, you will help deliver the bureau’s highly regarded Surface and Upper Air Observations program at your respective station. You will work according to a seven-day roster with your team, observing and recording various characteristics of the Antarctic or sub-Antarctic meteorology. Depending on which station you are deployed to, you may also support the maintenance or delivery of external parties’ programs, such as the CSIRO’s clean air sampling.
You will play a vital role in supporting bureau forecasting services throughout aviation activities. You will be required to perform aviation observations to support fixed- and rotary-wing air operations within the area of your assigned station.
As a weather observer, you will use the bureau’s asset management system to document and report on any service outages affecting the bureau’s systems at your station.
Position contact: Meg Lorang
Email: [email protected].
Aboriginal Hostels Limited
Head of Boarding
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Thursday Island, QLD
Salary: $94,563 to $105,910
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 3186
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 14 December
Agency website: https://www.ahl.gov.au
Key duties: As Head of Boarding, you will be critical in managing and supervising the day-to-day operations of the hostel to ensure appropriate pastoral care is provided to students. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the educational, social and cultural development of young First Nations students.
You will be a leader for residential youth workers and hostel workers, and a key contact for students, teachers, parents and stakeholders. You will have management experience and be able to deal with staff matters and difficult student situations and behaviours.
The successful candidate will have:
- A strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and issues affecting First Nations peoples.
- A proven ability to support outcomes for First Nations peoples, with an ability to communciate effectively and sensitively.
- Demonstrated staff management experience, with an ability to handle difficult student situations and behaviours.
- A capacity to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- A demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with First Nations peoples.
- The ability to uphold high ethical youth worker practices and principles, which includes a duty of care towards young people, maintaining confidentiality and respecting the privacy of individuals, honesty and adhering to appropriate boundaries at all times.
Position contact: Jackson Beckley
Telephone: 0437 767 985.
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Health Technology Assessment Advisory Committee Vacancies 2025
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Various locations: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Classification: Statutory Appointment
Position number: 25-HTA-30109
Applications close: Monday, 15 December
Agency website: https://www.health.gov.au
The role: The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced individuals who would like to be considered for upcoming committee member vacancies on national health technology assessment (HTA) committees and sub-committees.
These HTA committees provide independent expert advice to the Minister for Health and Ageing and Minister for Disability about the comparative safety and clinical and cost effectiveness of medicines, medical services and other medical products. The HTA committees play an important role in ensuring our health system meets the needs of the community.
Applications for committee membership are welcome from individuals with a broad range of medical, health, economic, consumer and other HTA-related and clinical expertise.
Contact email: [email protected].
Bureau of Meteorology
Scientific Programmer
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $94,563 to $125,832
Position number: 60017594
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Monday, 15 December
Agency website: https://www.bom.gov.au
The role: The successful applicant should have demonstrated knowledge or experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Developing marine environmental applications that leverage satellite observations to support the broader user community.
- Modifying, implementing and testing software to integrate new data streams into existing processing systems.
- Establishing streamlined operational processing systems to automate the processing of large data streams.
- Preparing documentation to support the transfer and maintenance of operational code.
Position contact: Pallavi Govekar
Email: [email protected].
Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR)
Physical Security Adviser
Job type: Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $86,631 to $91,809
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 1985_10/25
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 2
Applications close: Monday, 15 December
Agency website: https://www.industry.gov.au
The opportunity: This role is an excellent opportunity to contribute to enhancing the department’s security posture. You will support the department to deliver on its mission by engaging across the organisation to build a strong security culture and secure working environment. Working in a team of security professionals will provide opportunities to expand your existing skillset and apply your broader knowledge.
Ideal candidate: We are seeking a talented professional to perform the role of APS5 Physical Security Adviser within DISR’s head office in Industry House, Canberra.
The APS5 will have:
- A strong sense of ethics and responsibility to protect the department’s people, information and assets.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with team members and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated sound judgment in an environment of complex and competing priorities, with a strong work ethic, flexible can-do attitude, an outcome focus, and a strong team player approach.
- An understanding of, or relevant experience in applying, Commonwealth Government security requirements, including the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).
Position contact: Esty Malmierca
Telephone: (02) 6213 6809.
National Indigenous Australians Agency
Engagement Officer, Eastern Group — North Queensland
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Cairns, QLD; Mount Isa, QLD; Townsville, QLD
Salary: $88,887 to $95,028
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: NIAA/2025/167
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Wednesday, 17 December
Agency website: https://www.niaa.gov.au
Key duties: We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about making a difference in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across North Queensland. You’ll be a natural relationship builder — someone who listens deeply, communicates clearly, and works collaboratively to support place-based solutions. You’ll bring skills and experience that help you thrive in dynamic environments. Ideally, you’ll have:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent the agency in community forums and government settings.
- Project management experience, including the ability to juggle competing priorities and deliver outcomes on time.
- Sound judgment and initiative, especially when working independently in remote or high-risk areas.
- Administrative and procedural capability, to support frontline engagement and ensure operational continuity.
- A safety-first approach to travel, particularly in remote and geographically complex regions.
- A current driver’s licence and the ability to travel by small aircraft and boats, including undertaking overnight stays in remote communities to support engagement activities.
Position contact: Jerome Pang
Telephone: 0467 580 605.
Department of Parliamentary Services
Agile Project Manager
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: JR33187
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Thursday, 18 December
Agency website: https://jobs.dps.gov.au
The role: The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for a Parliamentary Executive Level 1 Agile Project Manager within Library Collections and Systems.
The Agile Project Manager (PEL1) role sits within the Library Collections and Systems Branch, delivering critical digital systems and innovative projects for the Parliamentary Library.
You will lead ICT and library projects, manage Agile delivery using Azure DevOps, and support adoption and continuous improvement of Agile practices in the library. You will manage projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met. You will oversee sprint cycles and Agile workflows, driving collaboration and continuous improvement across teams. You will build productive relationships with internal teams, external vendors, and parliamentary departments to keep projects aligned and successful.
This role offers the chance to deliver solutions that make parliamentary services more efficient and impactful.
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in delivering complex ICT and/or library projects. You will be confident managing multiple streams of work with competing priorities, using Agile methodologies. You will be an effective communicator and facilitator, capable of engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and vendors, and experienced in navigating government procurement processes.
Importantly, you will bring a collaborative mindset and a passion for Agile coaching, supporting teams and stakeholders to adopt and mature Agile practices across the library.
Position contact: Shyni Sasikala
Telephone: (02) 6277 2402.
Bureau of Meteorology
Senior Defence Meteorologist — Military Aviation
Job type: Full-time, ongoing
Location: Amberley, QLD
Salary: $115,443 to $125,832
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 60009227
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 1
Applications close: Thursday, 18 December
Agency website: https://www.bom.gov.au
The opportunity: Defence Meteorologists work in a dynamic and customer-focused environment and as such, building and maintaining close working relationships with colleagues and ADF personnel is essential. Working under forecast policy, the Defence Meteorologist will prepare and issue aviation forecasts and warnings specific to ADF requirements, maintain a meteorological watch and amendment service, provide professional advice and weather briefings, and take meteorological observations. Confidence in making independent meteorological decisions will be required, with the ability to know when and how to reach out for support.
The successful applicant will be required to work from the Amberley Defence Weather Services Office (DWSO) at RAAF Base Amberley, which is near Ipswich, Queensland.
RAAF Base Amberley is home to a range of Air Combat Group (ACG) and Air Mobility Group (AMG) squadrons and their engineering and logistical support units. Supported squadrons operate a range of aircraft, including the F/A-18 Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler, C-27J Spartan, Airbus KC-30A and the C-17 Globemaster.
As the senior officer on site, the successful applicant will be required to lead and coordinate the operations of the DWSO to facilitate effective decision support services to the ADF. The successful applicant will be responsible for building capability in a small team environment and for developing and managing a range of customer relationships within the bureau and the ADF. Excellent communication, problem-solving and time management skills will be required, as will a high level of resilience. Management of staff and administrative functions is also an important part of the role.
Working at a defence base has its advantages. For starters, the successful applicant will be afforded all standard ”Defence APS” privileges while on base, such as the use of base facilities (mess hall, gym, etc.) and free parking near the office. Relocation will be supported, as will a reasonable amount of temporary accommodation before you find more permanent housing. You will get to know the Defence personnel you support, and within our team there are many examples of friendships and support networks formed this way.
DWSO Defence Meteorologist roles are shift-based and generally contained to weekdays during military flying hours. Occasional weekend and/or public holiday work will be involved, and travel to other DWSO sites for leave relief or to support military exercises may be required.
Position contact: Peter Davidson
Telephone: 0447 605 348.
