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Australian Securities and Investments Commission
Integrity Risk Specialist
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $127,641 to $149,295
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 1891117
Applications close: Friday, 14 November
Agency website: https://asic.gov.au
The role: As an Integrity Risk Specialist, you will be accountable for:
- Providing oversight of ASIC’s integrity risk and controls framework, including fraud management, conflicts of interest, bribery, and corruption.
- Collaborating with business units to identify integrity risks and design appropriate controls.
- Working with the Central Compliance team to evaluate key integrity controls.
- Contributing to the ongoing development of team artefacts, including training materials.
- Preparing commission and executive-level briefing papers.
Position contact: Jennifer Pai
Telephone: (02) 9911 2027.
Department of the Treasury
Chair of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Classification: Statutory Appointment
Position number: 31-2025
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 16 November
Agency website: https://www.treasury.gov.au
Key duties: The ASIC chair leads the commission in maintaining the integrity of Australia’s financial system and supporting economic growth. As Accountable Authority under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013, the chair oversees ASIC’s strategic direction, governance, resource management, and regulatory performance. This includes working with the chief executive officer on financial, people, and operational oversight, as well as accountability frameworks.
The chair sets ASIC’s strategic direction and governance, ensuring the organisation remains responsive to emerging risks and evolving market dynamics. Through capable oversight of regulatory and enforcement functions, the chair helps shape a financial system that fosters investor and consumer confidence, economic stability, and long-term national prosperity.
The chair provides principled, transparent leadership that is aligned with the public interest, promoting a culture of integrity and high ethical standards. The role involves representing ASIC in public forums and leading delivery of regulatory and enforcement functions in complex, dynamic environments.
ASIC members are appointed for up to five years, with the possibility of reappointment. Remuneration is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal and subject to the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.
Position contact: Korn Ferry
Email: [email protected].
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Chairperson of Wine Australia
Job type: Part-time, Non-ongoing
Various locations: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Classification: Statutory Appointment
Position number: 2025/35512
Applications close: Sunday, 16 November
Agency website: https://www.agriculture.gov.au
The role: The Wine Australia chairperson has primary responsibility for steering Wine Australia towards fulfilling its responsibilities and stimulating positive board dynamics. The role of the chairperson is to:
- Ensure compliance with statutory obligations.
- Ensure that investment in RD&E is undertaken in accordance with government and industry priorities for RD&E and other policy directions as well as ensuring that investments provide value to industry.
- Consult and communicate with government, industry representative organisations and other stakeholders.
- Foster a strategic and collaborative approach to Wine Australia’s activities that links to broader objectives for the agriculture sector.
- Maintain strong governance practices with high levels of transparency and regular reviews, including periodic review of the board’s functioning and performance.
- Participate in the Council of Rural RDCs chairs meetings and work collaboratively with other RDCs.
Position contact: Vanessa Jolly, Directors Australia
Telephone: 0408 450 281.
Department of the Treasury
Deputy Chair of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Classification: Statutory Appointment
Position number: 32-2025
Applications close: Sunday, 16 November
Agency website: https://www.treasury.gov.au
Key duties: The deputy chair of APRA plays a critical leadership role in safeguarding Australia’s financial system. This includes shaping strategic direction and operational oversight of APRA’s regulatory and supervisory functions across the banking, insurance, and superannuation sectors. This senior role engages with government, industry stakeholders, and international regulatory bodies to promote financial stability, sound governance, effective risk management and efficient regulation. The deputy chair also represents APRA in high-level forums and public discourse with authority and transparency.
In addition to contributing to APRA’s overall goals, priorities and strategies, the deputy chair may lead oversight for specific areas of APRA’s operations.
APRA members are appointed for up to five years, with the possibility of reappointment.
Position contact: Korn Ferry
Email: [email protected].
Administrative Review Tribunal
Enterprise ESI Lead
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $117,665 to $138,493
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 42628
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Sunday, 16 November
Agency website: https://www.art.gov.au
The opportunity: To be successful in this role, you will be:
- Experienced with Microsoft technologies such as Purview, Entra ID, D365, Copilot, SharePoint, and Windows File Shares.
- Able to conceptualise how traditional ESI frameworks can be applied to the abstracted Cloud model and understand how contemporary architecture can mitigate risk while providing increased business flexibility.
- Autonomous and inquisitive, and keen to consistently challenge the status quo in pursuit of efficiency dividends while not compromising on security posture.
- Well acquainted with Australian Government cyber security frameworks, the Privacy Act 1988, National Archives Act 1983, Freedom of Information Act 1982, and AI.
- Thirsty for continuous learning of cutting-edge technology and able to contextually apply this knowledge when devising novel approaches to manage ESI risk and enable secure business.
- Able to communicate complex information clearly and succinctly, both orally and in written material.
Position contact: Jason O’Dea
Telephone: (03) 9454 6666.
Geoscience Australia
Manager, Contracts and Procurement
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Symonston, ACT
Salary: $117,669 to $133,019
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 19205
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 16 November
Agency website: https://www.ga.gov.au
The role: As a Manager, Contracts and Procurement, you will be instrumental in driving Geoscience Australia’s procurement function with an ICT focus, supporting compliance and capability uplift, and be an amazing and supportive team leader.
Your excellent communication skills and ability to develop and maintain good working relationships will be key to promoting a positive, customer-focused culture. Your high-level administrative skills will ensure that Geoscience Australia’s procurement records are up to date and accurate, and will allow you to meet organisational reporting requirements. In doing so, you will engage with the business areas and support the delivery of fit-for-purpose advice and guidance to meet the organisation’s objectives.
As Manager, Contracts and Procurement, you will supervise and manage three procurement officers within a larger procurement team of 10.
Position contact: Laura Shore
Telephone: 0458 776 657.
High Court of Australia
Deputy Registrar
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing
Location: Parkes, ACT; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $128,381 to $132,232
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 320
Applications close: Sunday, 16 November
Agency website: https://www.hcourt.gov.au
The role: The Deputy Registrar EL1 is a technical legal position, required to undertake a range of duties, primarily in relation to the filing, preparation and progression of cases filed in the court’s original and appellate jurisdiction. The Deputy Registrar provides information and assistance to legal practitioners and litigants to ensure the material lodged in the court’s Digital Lodgment System (DLS) meets the requirements of the High Court Rules, Practice Directions and relevant legislation. The Deputy Registrar (EL1) reports to a Deputy Registrar (EL2) and works collaboratively with the other Deputy Registrars to ensure the matters before the court are processed effectively and in accordance with the applicable legal rules and procedures.
Applicants must be admitted to legal practice in the Supreme Court of a state or territory (but need not hold a current practising certificate).
The ideal candidate will also need to be:
- People-oriented, personable and able to work with a diverse range of people, including members of the public, legal practitioners and Justices of the High Court of Australia.
- Able to work as part of the Deputy Registrar team and broader Registry team by being adaptable, supportive and consultative.
- Able to set a high standard while delivering positive outcomes.
- Able to deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
Most work of the Registry team requires the ability to work constructively with others, often in challenging circumstances, while managing and balancing competing priorities. We have a supportive team culture, and the Deputy Registrar, as a senior role in the Registry, supports the work of others and ensures the Registry team remains a great place for people to work.
Position contact: Louise Rafferty
Telephone: (02) 6270 6862.
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
Audiovisual Technical Lead
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Various locations: Acton, ACT
Salary: $94,563 to $105,910
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 89173
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 16 November
Agency website: https://www.nfsa.gov.au
The opportunity: The Audiovisual Technical Lead supports the Video Services Team Lead, and the broader Collection Digitisation section, by coordinating and supporting technical systems and software associated with digitisation infrastructure and digital media delivery.
The position also provides hands-on training and technical support to Collection Digitisation staff to ensure technical, quality control, post-production and digital preservation/restoration services are delivered in line with collection preservation priorities and standards.
The role works closely with the Curatorial and Accessioning, Access and Digital teams to test, maintain, administer and improve streamlined workflows, processes and outcomes.
The role requires a proven track record of working within a broadcast media, audiovisual preservation, audiovisual archiving and/or post-production environment.
Please note: This recruitment process is intended to fill both current and future vacancies. While the position on offer is ongoing, a merit pool of suitable applicants may be established to fill similar ongoing and non-ongoing positions within the next 18 months.
Position contact: Gordon MacPhail
Telephone: (02) 6248 2238.
Australian Antarctic Division
Various Expeditioner Roles
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Antarctica International, Kingston, TAS
Classification: APS Level 3, APS Level 4, APS Level 5, APS Level 6, Executive Level 1, Executive Level 2
Position number: Various
Applications close: Sunday, 16 November
Agency website: https://www.antarctica.gov.au/about-us
The role: The Australian Antarctic Division is a division of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, and leads Australia’s Antarctic Program.
Key aspects of the position include:
- The chance to live and work in Antarctica.
- Various expeditioner roles are available in trades and technical areas.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: (03) 6232 3398.
Royal Australian Mint
Data Specialist
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $86,716 to $91,809
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: Multiple
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Sunday, 16 November
Agency website: https://www.ramint.gov.au
The role: Key duties include:
- Data extraction and reporting of information from authorised data sources.
- Extracting, preparing, cleansing and conducting data analysis checks using a range of tools to ensure data is accurate and reliable.
- Under direction from the Software Analyst, supporting access and system management for applications that provide data reporting capabilities for business use, including the preparation of reports.
- Expanding knowledge on new technologies and continuous improvement of allocated applications.
- Contributing to ICT projects and work packages, providing technical advice and ensuring compliance with legislation, and mint and whole-of-government procedures, policies and frameworks.
- Developing and maintaining application support processes and work instructions.
- Monitoring customer feedback, service and incidents, and updating processes and procedures based on analysis.
Position contact: Brad Chugg
Telephone: (02) 6202 6883.
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Communication Coordinator
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Coffs Harbour, NSW; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $87,891 to $101,891
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 1338
Applications close: Sunday, 16 November
Agency website: https://www.amsa.gov.au
The role: Join AMSA’s Corporate Communication and Media team to deliver compelling communication and stakeholder engagement activities that promote maritime safety and environmental protection.
You will create user-centred content and communication products, for internal and external stakeholders, for distribution across various channels.
You will be responsible for:
- Coordinating communication activities and evaluating impact.
- Creating engaging content for diverse audiences.
- Supporting AMSA media operations and internal events.
- Assisting internal stakeholders with communication needs.
- Managing the team mailbox and supporting communication projects.
Position contact: Michelle Burke
Telephone: (02) 6279 5014.
Royal Australian Mint
Associate Software Analyst
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Deakin, ACT
Salary: $86,716 to $91,809
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: Multiple
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Sunday, 16 November
Agency website: https://www.ramint.gov.au
The role: Key duties of the position include:
- Delivering Level 1 and 2 support services for allocated applications, under direction from the respective Software Analyst.
- Expanding knowledge on new technologies and continuous improvement of allocated applications.
- Contributing to ICT projects and work packages, providing technical advice and ensuring compliance with legislation and the mint’s whole-of-government procedures, policies and frameworks.
- Developing and maintaining application support processes and work instructions.
- Coordinating with business areas and providing information and advice to support and achieve team requirements.
- Assisting the Software Analyst in identifying and testing options for different approaches to application development/configuration.
- Investigating, managing and applying authorised requests for changes to applications in line with the ICT change management process.
- Developing and maintaining procedures and documentation for Level 1 and 2 services, incident resolutions and problem workarounds.
- Monitoring customer feedback, service and incidents, and updating processes and procedures based on analysis.
Position contact: Brad Chugg
Telephone: (02) 6202 6883.
Australian Securities and Investments Commission
Hearing Delegate
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Brisbane, QLD; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: 1891204
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Monday, 17 November
Agency website: https://asic.gov.au
The role: As a Hearing Delegate, you will:
- Conduct ASIC hearings and make administrative decisions, mainly for financial services and credit industry participants.
- Chair and co-decide in Financial Services and Credit Panel and Liquidator committee matters.
- Assist the Markets Disciplinary Panel.
- Draft timely, clear, and legally sound written decisions.
- Review concerns, assess facts, conduct research and support ASIC teams by providing feedback on administrative briefs.
Position contact: Neha Narula
Telephone: (02) 9911 5321.
Aboriginal Hostels Limited
Deputy Head of Boarding
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Dubbo, NSW
Salary: $75,022 to $81,775
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: 5204
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Monday, 17 November
Agency website: https://www.ahl.gov.au
The role: As deputy head of boarding, you will be critical in assisting in the management and supervision of 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 play a key part in the leadership for residential youth workers and hostel workers, and contact for students, teachers, parents and stakeholders. You will have management experience and be able to assist in managing staff matters as well as difficult student situations and behaviours.
Position contact: Kristy Hill
Telephone: 0491 217 013.
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
Service Level Agreement Coordinator
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Jervis Bay, ACT
Salary: $84,794 to $93,020
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 2025/2931
Applications close: Wednesday, 19 November
Agency website: https://www.dcceew.gov.au
The role: Project, contract, and SLA management expertise:
- Managing service delivery contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) from initiation to completion, including developing scopes of work, monitoring performance, and ensuring contractual compliance with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
- Coordinate SLA processes by managing contract deliverables, approving payments, and facilitating communication between contractors and internal teams.
- Analyse contract and SLA outcomes, address performance issues promptly, and implement corrective actions collaboratively with contractors and stakeholders.
- Manage competing priorities and deliver projects on time and within budget.
SLA Coordinator duties:
- Coordinate and manage SLAs, including scope development, contract management, and performance monitoring to ensure compliance and service delivery.
- Give technical advice and support on SLA-related matters, undertaking moderately complex projects under guidance.
- Approve and certify payments related to SLA contracts, and contribute to procurement and contract renewal processes.
- Support the development, implementation and operation of long-term maintenance and service programs aligned with SLAs.
Position contact: Siobhan Guerin
Telephone: 0448 953 728.
