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Australian Signals Directorate
ASD EL1 Signals Intelligence Analyst and Signals Intelligence Manager
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing
Location: Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC
Salary: $126,857 to $143,093
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: ASD/09553/25
Security clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting
Applications close: Saturday, 14 February
Agency website: https://www.asd.gov.au
The role: Counter-Terrorism and Transnational Branch (CTT) is a dynamic operational environment and requires analysts and team leaders who are flexible, innovative and able to respond to changing requirements. The branch’s Signals Intelligence Analysts are responsible for performing complex research, analysis and operational tasks to support the collection, production and dissemination of signals intelligence. They also provide technical advice within an integrated civilian and military workforce.
EL1 Signals Intelligence Managers are responsible for leading and managing a team of Signals Intelligence Analysts, developing and maintaining good working relationships with both domestic and international partners, and managing operational priorities.
This recruitment activity is seeking to identify suitably qualified candidates as Signals Intelligence Managers and Signals Intelligence Analysts. While both are EL1 positions, the requirements for each are inherently different.
Email: [email protected].
Department of the Treasury
Chair, Board of Taxation
Job type: Part-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Classification: Non-Statutory Appointment
Position number: 04-2025
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 15 February
Agency website: https://www.treasury.gov.au
The role: The Chair of the Board leads the Board in providing high-level, independent advice to the Treasurer on the design, integrity and functioning of Australia’s taxation laws and system, drawing on a business and broader community perspective. The Chair ensures the Board fulfils its mission to contribute constructively to tax policy and law design processes, and reports annually to the Treasurer on the Board’s performance and operations.
Position contact: Amanda O’Rourke
Telephone: 0452 199 031.
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Executive General Manager
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Classification: Senior Executive Service Band 2
Position number: EA2026/24
Security clearance: Maintain either a Baseline or Negative Vetting Level 1 (Secret)
Applications close: Sunday, 15 February
Agency website: https://www.accc.gov.au
Key duties: What you will do as the Executive General Manager — Compliance, Enforcement and Surveillance.
The Executive General Manager — Compliance, Enforcement, and Surveillance (EGM) will establish, and provide strategic leadership to, the division, overseeing a team of 90 staff members spread across two branches, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and productivity. The EGM will work closely with the Australian Energy Regulator Board, CEO and senior leadership team as a trusted adviser on compliance, enforcement, and surveillance matters.
The successful candidate will be tasked with fostering a culture of compliance across industry, and developing, implementing and maintaining effective compliance, enforcement and surveillance programs that deter, detect and respond to breaches of the energy laws and rules.
Position contact: Matt Garbutt
Email: [email protected].
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Senior Lawyer or Principal Lawyer
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW; Townsville, QLD
Salary: $123,702 to $172,365
Classification: Executive Level 1, Executive Level 2, Principal Government Lawyer, ACCC Lawyer — Tier 2 — EL2; ACCC Lawyer — Tier 1 — EL1
Position number: EA2026/20
Applications close: Sunday, 15 February
Agency website: https://www.accc.gov.au
Key duties: What you will do as a Senior Lawyer or Principal Lawyer:
- Analyse information, submissions and evidence, relevant case theories and other substantive legal arguments, within the context of the applicable legal framework.
- Provide strategic legal advice on litigation (including hearings before the Australian Competition Tribunal), court and non-court resolution.
- Review and provide advice in relation to undertakings, s 155 notices and papers.
- Assist project teams in evidence gathering.
- Advise on the exercise of regulatory decision-making powers for authorisation and associated exemptions matters.
Position contact: Andrew Gun
Telephone: (03) 9290 1853.
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Executive Level 1, Senior Qualified Locksmith
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Sydney, NSW
Salary: $123,163 to $137,768
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 1109/2025
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 2
Applications close: Sunday, 15 February
Agency website: https://www.dfat.gov.au/careers/careers
Ideal candidates: As an Executive Level 1 Diplomatic Security Officer, you will be a senior experienced locksmith who can lead and be a part of a team delivering extraordinary results in security-enabling functions on a global scale. You will be comfortable leading and operating as part of a team and with autonomy. You will have demonstrated experience in security with knowledge of the Protective Security Policy Framework and have a strong record of delivering security outcomes both in Australia and to support DFAT’s international network.
You will be able to work with complex, sensitive and time-critical security matters in a high-tempo environment.
You will be able to demonstrate prioritisation and initiative, management skills, sound judgment and analytical skills, strong communication skills, including well-developed writing, influencing, and negotiating skills. You will have demonstrated competency in establishing, building, and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders and developing a shared sense of security with colleagues.
You will have the proven ability to engage appropriately with risk, work collegiately with transparency, and have a strong client and service delivery focus. You will demonstrate you can provide accurate, timely and considered security advice to stakeholders and clients, with awareness of the broader strategic and operational impact based on relevant policies.
Successful candidates will also need to demonstrate a deep understanding of, and commitment to, workplace diversity, especially around Indigenous and disability initiatives, as well as the department’s Women in Leadership agenda.
All employees of the department are expected to abide by the APS Values and Code of Conduct and the DFAT Values Statement.
Position contact: Azeem Mohammed
Email: [email protected].
Northern Land Council
Community Planning and Development Manager
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Berrimah, NT
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: CD01
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 15 February
Agency website: https://www.nlc.org.au
Key duties: You will lead a multidisciplinary team delivering participatory planning, advocacy, governance strengthening and project management support to Aboriginal groups, ensuring programs are culturally grounded, evidence-based and aligned with community aspirations.
This role plays a critical part in shaping development pathways that are community-led, well governed and sustainable, while ensuring strong accountability, risk management and performance across a diverse project portfolio.
Position contact: Paul Donohoe
Telephone: 0456 811 868.
Department of Defence
Logistics Assurance Team Leader
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Garden Island, WA
Salary: $95,187 to $108,734
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: NSSG/09728/25
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Sunday, 15 February
Agency website: https://www.defence.gov.au
The role: Join the Collins Submarine Program as a Logistics Assurance Team Leader and play a vital role in ensuring compliance and governance for Australia’s submarine capability. In this APS 6 position, you will lead a team to deliver high-quality logistics assurance outcomes that support Defence’s mission and policy requirements. Under limited direction, you will be accountable for performing and achieving complex logistics compliance and assurance tasks within an integrated workforce.
A successful candidate will demonstrate that they have experience and knowledge in the following areas:
- Compliance with legislative frameworks.
- Government decision-making.
- Defence’s mission and policy requirements.
As the team leader of the Logistics Governance section, you will be responsible for providing direction, setting work priorities, and managing workflow and resources. You will build the team capacity through coaching and feedback, and will review and develop the quality of work undertaken by others within a work unit. You will exercise the associated people and financial responsibilities to achieve work unit outcomes.
Contact: NSSG Submarines Workforce Management
Email: [email protected].
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
APS6 — Qualified Locksmith
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $98,903 to $111,207
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 0637/2025
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 2
Applications close: Sunday, 15 February
Agency website: https://www.dfat.gov.au/careers/careers
Our ideal candidate: As an APS6 Diplomatic Security Officer, you will be an experienced locksmith who will be a part of a team delivering extraordinary results in security-enabling functions on a global scale. You will be comfortable supporting and operating as part of a team, and at times will be expected to work autonomously. You will have demonstrated experience in security, with knowledge of the Protective Security Policy Framework, and have a strong record of delivering security outcomes both in Australia and to support DFAT’s international network. You will be able to work with complex, sensitive and time-critical security matters in a high-tempo environment.
You will be able to demonstrate prioritisation and initiative, management skills, sound judgment and analytical skills, strong communication skills, including well-developed writing, influencing, and negotiating skills. You will have demonstrated competency in establishing, building, and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders and developing a shared sense of security with colleagues.
You will have the proven ability to engage appropriately with risk, work collegiately with transparency, and have a strong client and service delivery focus. You will demonstrate you can provide accurate, timely and considered security advice to stakeholders and clients, with awareness of the broader strategic and operational impact based on relevant policies.
Successful candidates will need to demonstrate a deep understanding of, and commitment to, workplace diversity, especially around Indigenous and disability initiatives, as well as the department’s Women in Leadership agenda.
All employees of the department are expected to abide by the APS Values and Code of Conduct and the DFAT Values Statement.
Position contact: Azeem Mohammed
Email: [email protected].
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency
Audit Support Officer
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Yallambie, VIC
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 13563
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 15 February
Agency website: https://www.arpansa.gov.au/
The role: Key accountabilities:
- Perform ACDS audits and develop an understanding of the clinical relevance and any actions arising from the audit outcome.
- Liaise with clients, analyse data and prepare reports.
- Support the OSLD and film dosimetry procedures for audits within the national radiotherapy audit program.
- Perform complex dosimetry measurements for the ACDS. Measurements will include treatment dose measurement using phantoms, beam characterisation and linac output.
- Perform extensive and comprehensive testing measurements of dosimeters, associated equipment and audit protocols.
- Participate in ACDS research and development activities as required, which may lead to conference presentations or peer-reviewed publications.
Position contact: Rhonda Brown
Telephone: (03) 9433 2324.
Australian Communications and Media Authority
Policy & Compliance Officer
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Belconnen, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Pyrmont, NSW
Salary: $88,834 to $96,829
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 2950-2026-1
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 15 February
Agency website: http://www.acma.gov.au
The role: We are looking to fill multiple APS 5 roles to work in teams across the Consumer and Content divisions. We are seeking motivated and collaborative professionals to help deliver tangible compliance, enforcement and policy outcomes for telco consumers and promote broadcasting safeguards for consumers.
To succeed in these roles, you will thrive on tackling current and emerging consumer harms.
APS 5 roles report to EL1-2 supervisors and are expected to meet APS 5 Work Level Standards and Integrated Leadership Profile (ILS) capability development guidance.
Position contact: Kate Mathias
Telephone: (03) 9963 6958.
Australian Signals Directorate
ASD 5 Corporate Support Officer — Joint Defence Facility Pine Gap
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Alice Springs, NT
Salary: $92,387 to $100,702
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: ASD/00527/26
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 15 February
Agency website: https://www.asd.gov.au
The role: The Corporate Support Team at JDFPG, Alice Springs, is seeking an ASD 5 applicant to fill an Administration Officer position. Commencement would be as soon as possible after appointment to the position.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering support to Australian Government personnel within JDFPG. Support includes, but is not limited to, relocation assistance to staff, position movements, workforce planning, recruitment, policy advice and consultation, and developing, implementing and maintaining new-business procedures.
This vacant term transfer position is located at the Joint Defence Facility Pine Gap in Alice Springs, NT, for a minimum two-year posting (with possible extension offers at delegate discretion), to then return to an ASD at level position (based at an interstate ASD office) at the end of the term transfer.
Contact email: [email protected].
Department of Education
Internal Audit and Risk Support Officer
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $82,039 to $87,737
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: 26/0027
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 15 February
Agency website: https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/work-us
Key duties: In this role, your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting in the coordination of various activities related to the delivery of internal audit and risk functions.
- Managing the internal audit group inbox and responding to inquires from business areas and stakeholders in a timely manner.
- Monitoring, updating and reporting on audit recommendations.
- Assisting to draft briefings for the Audit and Risk Committee.
- Creating dashboards and surveys in SharePoint to communicate audit and risk data to various audiences.
- Managing content on the intranet.
- Undertaking administrative record-keeping functions using Content Manager and/or SharePoint.
Position contact: Bronwyn Biddle
Telephone: (02) 6240 8099.
National Emergency Management Agency
NEMA Temporary Employment Register
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Non-ongoing
Various locations: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Salary: $52,401 to $162,540
Classification: APS Level 1, APS Level 2, APS Level 3, APS Level 4, APS Level 5, APS Level 6, Executive Level 1, Executive Level 2, Senior Executive Service Band 1, Senior Executive Service Band 2
Position number: JR 136901
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Monday, 16 February
Agency website: https://nema.gov.au/
Ideal candidate: We are looking for people who:
- Are effective leaders.
- Are committed to community engagement and protection.
- Are committed to client service and responsive to requests.
- Have a high level of written and oral communication skills.
- Have well-developed research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Are able to apply frameworks and principles through critical thinking.
- Can work effectively in a team and manage relationships and workloads.
Position contact: NEMA Recruitment
Email: [email protected].
Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Standards Officer/Senior Standards Officer Flight Crew Licensing — Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or Disability
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT
Salary: $150,381 to $187,972
Position numbers: 4378 and 4379
Applications close: Monday, 16 February
Agency website: https://www.casa.gov.au/
The role: What will your day look like? Depending on the role, you’ll:
- Dive into complex research and risk assessments that influence national aviation policy.
- Analyse safety data and craft guidelines that keep Australia’s skies among the safest in the world.
- Provide expert advice on Australian and international aviation regulations.
- Assess applications for approvals and exemptions related to flight crew licensing, flight training, and flight simulation devices.
- Represent CASA at national forums and be the voice of aviation safety excellence.
This position will be offered at either the FO 1 Standards Officer (SO) or FO 2 Senior Standards Officer (SSO) level, depending on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. Both levels require deep technical knowledge of flight crew licensing and training, including flight simulation.
Position contact: Andrew Tiede
Telephone: (07) 3144 7362.
National Disability Insurance Agency
Regional Security Adviser Opportunities
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing;
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $86,624 to $106,950
Classification: APS Level 5, APS Level 6
Position number: 0015_01/26_EXT
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Monday, 16 February
Agency website: https://www.ndis.gov.au
The role: The Safety, Wellbeing & Security (SWS) branch has been formed to ensure that our organisation and its people are healthy and well and our NDIA team is achieving participant outcomes in a safe and secure workplace.
The Protective Security team sits within the SWS branch and is responsible for compliance with Australian Government security frameworks, associated legislation and agency-specific policies. It is the team’s role to safeguard the agency’s people, participants, information and physical environments through a coordinated and people-centred protective security program.
The team is seeking to fill Regional Security Adviser vacancies to provide technical and specialist support to the Protective Security team, contributing to the delivery of consistent, risk-based protective security across the agency’s national footprint.
Position contact: Rhys Bennetts
Email: [email protected].
