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Federal Court of Australia
Branch Head — People and Payroll
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Locations: Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $230,347 to $298,337
Classification: Senior Executive Service Band 1
Position number: 0269-04-26
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Friday, 15 May
Agency website: https://www.fedcourt.gov.au
Purpose of position: The Branch Head, People and Payroll leads the entity’s workforce strategy and core people functions, including strategic workforce management, employee relations, payroll, people data, WHS, recruitment and organisational psychology. The role ensures high-quality HR services, robust governance, and evidence-driven workforce planning. It provides authoritative advice to senior leaders, strengthens organisational capability and supports a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.
Position contact: Helen Patronis
Telephone: 0438 620 434.
Attorney-General’s Department
General Members of the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART)
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Non-ongoing
Locations: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Classification: Statutory Appointment
Position number: 0090/26_ART-EXT
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Friday, 15 May
Agency website: https://www.ag.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx
The role: The Australian Government is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated candidates to take up professionally rewarding roles as General Members of the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART). This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the administrative review system in Australia.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for appointment for up to five years on a salaried (full-time or part-time) or sessional basis. This process is primarily seeking candidates with either experience in migration or protection matters, or with general administrative review skills adaptable to the migration and protection jurisdictional areas.
Eligible candidates will be assessed as suitable for appointment by an independent assessment panel through a transparent and merit-based process, conducted in accordance with the Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024, and supporting legislation.
Contact: ART Appointments
Telephone: (02) 6141 6111.
Services Australia
Temporary Technology and Digital Programs Register
Job type: Full-time; Part-time; Casual, Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $79,322 to $168,571
Classification: APS Level 4, APS Level 5, APS Level 6, Executive Level 1, Executive Level 2
Position number: TER-M-2026-250
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Friday, 15 May
Agency website: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au
The role: We are seeking people with a range of experience to help us digitise our service delivery capability, by leveraging technology with business and customer needs, as we transform our agency.
The roles will be responsible for providing expert advice and guidance to reduce complexity across projects, to meet immediate business needs while aligning to the strategic direction for the agency.
When completing your application, you will be asked to select up to two role types and classification levels that are most aligned to your skills, experience, potential and interests. Please check back from time to time to update your details.
Contact: Recruitment Team
Email: [email protected].
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Deputy Chief Consulting Officer, Australian Government Consulting
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Barton, ACT
Classification: Senior Executive Service Band 1
Position number: PMC SES/2026/001
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 17 May
Agency website: https://www.pmc.gov.au
Key duties: Our ideal candidate will bring:
- The ability to think strategically and critically across multiple portfolios simultaneously.
- Astute judgment and well-developed engagement skills.
- Significant leadership experience in a consulting/project/taskforce environment.
- Experience building high-performing organisations with a positive culture.
- A demonstrated commitment to sharing knowledge and expertise, and developing capability.
- Flexibility and resilience to deliver results and manage expectations in ambiguous, high-pressure work environments.
- High levels of integrity and a commitment to act in accordance with the APS Values and Code of Conduct.
Position contact: Karina Duffey
Telephone: (02) 6232 2200.
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Principal Economist
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Salary: $148,287 to $173,778
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: EA2026/89
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 17 May
Agency website: https://www.accc.gov.au
The role: Key duties include:
- Provide expert professional economic support and recommendations (economic advice, and undertake qualitative and quantitative analysis, guidance and research) to the ACCC and/or AER.
- Analyse economic trends and relationships, and forecast the impacts of economic changes to inform advice and recommendations.
- Prepare written papers, reports, presentations, speeches and submissions on economic issues for presentation within the ACCC and/or AER, to the commission and external parties.
- Collaborate within teams to employ economic frameworks to assist in investigations and enforcement of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.
Position contact: Richard York
Telephone: (03) 9290 1993.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Intranet Team Leader
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $129,106 to $138,861
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 2026/840
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Sunday, 17 May
Agency website: https://www.agriculture.gov.au
The role: This is where you play an important role. As the Intranet Team Leader, you will:
- Lead the development and delivery of the intranet roadmap and day-to-day operations, guiding strategic direction in partnership with the Director to ensure the intranet is user-centred, accessible and aligned to organisational priorities.
- Lead and manage the intranet team, setting clear priorities, supporting performance and fostering a positive, high-performing team culture.
- Provide subject matter expertise on intranet and internal digital experience, delivering clear, evidence-based advice to stakeholders.
- Lead the operational administration of the intranet in SharePoint Online, including managing site settings, permissions, information architecture and configuration to ensure the platform is secure, reliable and well governed.
- Review and maintain agreed intranet governance, standards and ways of working, ensuring SharePoint Online administration and changes align with approved policies and controls.
- Work closely with the Communications team and business areas to guide and innovate intranet content and design approaches, ensuring decisions are grounded in user needs and best practice.
- Use analytics, user feedback and operational insights to monitor performance, address issues and drive continuous improvement of the intranet experience.
Position contact: Cathy Wells
Email: [email protected].
Productivity Commission
Senior Policy Analyst (Affirmative Measures Position)
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Locations: Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC
Salary: $121,755 to $151,068
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: PC-2608
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 17 May
Agency website: https://www.pc.gov.au
The role: Joining our policy team, you will have an opportunity to work on matters of importance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including the development of recommendations to support improved policy-making and reporting on governments’ progress towards their commitments under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Undertake research and analysis relevant to the Stream’s work program and prepare high-quality research papers, case studies and reports.
- Engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, organisations and communities, as well as representatives of government agencies, businesses, research bodies and community organisations. This engagement will be consistent with the PC’s principles for engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Develop subject matter expertise on the key elements and commitments relevant to the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, monitor developments and provide expert advice to commissioners and other internal colleagues on policy matters.
- Contribute to the planning and delivery of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Stream projects.
- Supervise and mentor staff, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees as required, and support staff development, including by promoting cultural capabilities and safety within the team.
Position contact: Miriam Veisman-Apter
Email: [email protected].
Geoscience Australia
Observatory Manager
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Yarragadee, WA
Salary: $101,080 to $117,002
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 18341
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 17 May
Agency website: https://www.ga.gov.au
The role: Key duties of the position include:
Reporting to the Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR) Team Lead, the Observatory Manager is responsible for maintaining the Yarragadee Geodetic Observatory site and its geodetic infrastructure, performing technical repairs and preventive maintenance.
The role requires effective communication and coordination of contractors and safety practices on site.
Position contact: Randall Carman
Telephone: (08) 9929 1011.
Geoscience Australia
Satellite Observer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Yarragadee, WA
Salary: $79,125 to $86,246
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: 14291
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 17 May
Agency website: https://www.ga.gov.au
Key duties: The Yarragadee Geodetic Observatory team is responsible for maintaining and operating all geodetic and geophysical equipment at the observatory.
The observatory operates equipment that collects important geodetic space data through various techniques such as satellite laser ranging (SLR). Using lasers to determine satellite position not only generates precise orbit determination for that satellite, but if the satellite’s orbit is already well defined and stable, the data can be used to accurately determine station: i.e. ground position and movement. These initiatives benefit the Australian public and international community, from maintaining an accurate International Terrestrial Reference Frame to informing Google Maps.
This role involves on-site operation of the NASA SLR system known as MOBLAS-5. The Satellite Observer will be responsible for data collection, using and maintaining all types of geodetic infrastructure at the observatory.
This role understands and administers the equipment and technology, including SLR, Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI), Doppler Orbitography and Radio-positioning Integrated by Satellite (DORIS) and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS).
The Satellite Observer role involves shift work, currently rostered as four 12-hour shifts across four days, then four days off. Shifts are am and pm, consisting of 3 am — 3 pm and 3 pm — 3 am, with both shifts attracting penalty rates and an additional 2.5 days’ leave, if 15 Sundays are worked in a year. As a team, we try to consistently accommodate shift preferences: i.e. am or pm, or slowly rotating. While we are currently offering multiple non-ongoing roles, ongoing roles may become available in the future and internal candidates will be encouraged to apply.
Position contact: Randall Carman
Telephone: (08) 9929 1011.
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
ACCC Graduate Program 2027
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Locations: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart,TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW; Townsville, QLD
Classification: APS Level 3, Graduate APS
Position number: EA2026/0
Applications close: Sunday, 17 May
Agency website: https://www.accc.gov.au
The opportunity: Is the ACCC Graduate Program on your wish list?
It’s definitely worth considering. As you begin mapping your career plans for 2027, you’re likely browsing through some of the big employers in the graduate job market. The ACCC offers opportunities that are just as impactful. Take a moment to discover what makes us unique — you might find that we’re exactly what you’re looking for.
We are an independent statutory authority that administers the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and other acts. We work to promote effective competition and fair trading in the marketplace to benefit consumers, business and the community, and efficiency in the delivery of certain infrastructure services.
Our work impacts the lives of nearly every Australian.
Contact: Graduate Team
Email: [email protected].
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Board Chair
Job type: Part-time, Non-ongoing
Locations: International; ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Classification: Statutory Appointment
Position number: 1053
Applications close: Monday, 18 May
Agency website: https://www.health.gov.au
Overview: The Chair provides independent leadership of the FSANZ Board and is responsible for ensuring the board governs FSANZ effectively, ethically and in the public interest. The Chair leads the board in setting strategic direction, overseeing organisational performance and ensuring FSANZ fulfils its statutory functions of developing and maintaining food standards to protect public health and safety and support fair trading in food.
The Chair is accountable to the Australian Government through the responsible minister, in accordance with the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 and the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act).
This role is open only to Australian citizens and New Zealand citizens. Although this role is listed as international, it may only be performed from locations within Australia or New Zealand.
Position contact: Helen Innes
Telephone: (02) 6232 2200.
Department of Defence
Senior consultant — Australian Defence Consulting
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Locations: Canberra, ACT; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $99,733 to $112,431
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: DFG/01985/26
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Monday, 18 May
Agency website: https://www.defence.gov.au
The role: An exciting opportunity exists within Defence’s internal consulting function for high-performing consultants to contribute to consulting projects across the Defence portfolio. This is a consulting role unlike any other. If offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work with a national impact. As an internal peer to Defence clients, you can build trust quickly and overcome barriers contributing to high-value outcomes that support Defence’s mission.
As a Senior Consultant (this role is equivalent to a Senior Consultant/Manager at a private consulting firm) within the Defence Consulting team, you will support the delivery of market-quality consulting engagements, applying structured problem-solving approaches and strong analytical skills to help address complex and high-impact challenges facing Defence. You will work in integrated teams alongside civilian and uniformed personnel to deliver high-quality, evidence-based analysis and insights.
Day to day, you will contribute to consulting engagements by analysing issues, developing structured work products and supporting the delivery of practical outputs such as guidebooks, tools, reports, and actionable insights. You will support the definition of problems, assist in developing work plans, and help manage risks and dependencies. Your work will contribute to clear, compelling and executive-ready outputs to be presented to senior Defence audiences.
You will contribute to a positive team environment by collaborating effectively, supporting colleagues, sharing knowledge and mentoring others.
You will help build Defence Consulting capability by developing tools, methods and templates that can be reused across projects.
Position contact: Raam Nair
Telephone: (02) 5109 2723.
Parliamentary Budget Office
Assistant Parliamentary Budget Officer
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $268,374 to $308,628
Classification: Senior Executive Service Band 1
Position number: PBO113
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Tuesday, 19 May
Agency website: https://www.pbo.gov.au/about-the-pbo
The opportunity: The Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) is seeking an experienced leader with strong fiscal and economic policy expertise, complemented by great management skills. In this role, you will help shape and drive the PBO’s publications and costings work and assist with stakeholder engagement. Your management experience will help foster a collaborative team ethos across SES and other leadership cohorts.
Reporting to the First Assistant Parliamentary Budget Officer, you will contribute to key projects, including major publications, building analytical capability in the organisation, enhancing public understanding of the budget and fiscal transparency, and supporting organisation-wide initiatives and corporate functions.
You will work closely with your SES colleagues to provide leadership across the PBO. You will take responsibility for managing change through engagement and consultation. You will use your strong people focus, including the ability to motivate, inspire and develop organisational capability and performance, to drive outcomes for the PBO.
Your leadership, stakeholder engagement and communication skills will empower staff to achieve high performance by setting clear expectations and creating a shared vision aligned with the PBO’s purpose.
With other SES, you will build productive relationships with parliamentarians and external stakeholders, including Commonwealth agencies, peak bodies, academics and industry leaders, ensuring the PBO draws on expertise from diverse sources. As part of the Executive team, you will play an integral role in setting and communicating the strategic direction of the organisation.
The Assistant Parliamentary Budget Officer provides intellectual leadership in the PBO’s fiscal policy work and supports the head of the agency (the Parliamentary Budget Officer) to deliver the PBO’s functions.
Contact: Human Resources
Telephone: (02) 6277 9595.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Director, ICT Procurement
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $151,938 to $176,530
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: 2026/739
Applications close: Tuesday, 19 May
Agency website: https://www.agriculture.gov.au
The role: As the Director of ICT Procurement, you will:
- Lead and oversee the ICT procurement and contract management function across the department, providing strong, visible leadership and mentoring a high-performing, customer-focused team.
- Set and oversee clear direction, expectations and accountability for ICT procurement and contract management outcomes, applying strong contemporary expertise.
- Oversee the department’s ICT procurement, contract management and labour hire arrangements, ensuring consistent, disciplined and well-governed practices aligned with Commonwealth requirements.
- Engage and advise staff at all levels (including SES) and provide clear, timely and practical advice on procurement strategies, commercial risks and options in support of departmental priorities.
- Work in partnership with ISD delivery teams and engage with business areas across the department, including business engagement functions, to enable fit-for-purpose, value-for-money procurement outcomes that support effective ICT delivery.
- Exercise sound judgment and authority to balance business needs, delivery timeframes, procurement and commercial risk, compliance obligations and value for money.
- Oversee, review and assure procurement and commercial input to business cases, investment proposals and submissions, ensuring alignment with the CPRs, PGPA Act 2013 and agency policy.
- Oversee and advise on key written material, including business cases, Senate Estimates submissions, agency briefs and corporate documentation, ensuring accuracy, consistency and compliance.
- Lead and oversee continuous improvement of ICT procurement and contract management practices, strengthening governance, efficiency, transparency and the customer experience.
Position contact: Tania Baker
Telephone: 0401 213 136.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Director, ICT Business Engagement
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $151,938 to $176,530
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: 2026/745
Applications close: Tuesday, 19 May
Agency website: https://www.agriculture.gov.au
The role: As the Director of ICT Business Engagement, you will:
- Provide strong, visible leadership of the Business Engagement function, leading and mentoring a high-performing, customer-focused team and driving a culture of professionalism and service.
- Apply strong, current expertise in business engagement to set clear direction, expectations and accountability for outcomes.
- Be accountable for the department’s ICT Front Door, ensuring consistent, disciplined and well-governed intake, triage and prioritisation of ICT demand.
- Work confidently with staff at all levels (including SES) to ensure early engagement and improve ISD’s understanding of business problems.
- Work in partnership with the Digital Business Division (DBD) and ISD delivery teams to identify and progress fit-for-purpose, value-for-money solutions aligned with departmental priorities.
- Exercise sound judgment and authority to balance business needs, strategic priorities, resourcing constraints and delivery risk within ICT investment planning and governance processes.
- Coordinate and assure ICT input to new policy proposal submissions, including all Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) requirements.
- Lead the continuous improvement of the ICT Front Door, business engagement and request management processes to strengthen transparency, governance and the customer experience.
Position contact: Tania Baker
Telephone: 0401 213 136.
Department of Home Affairs
2027 Graduate Development Program — AM First Nations
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Locations: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Salary: $79,476 to $86,246
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: JR 141343
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Wednesday, 20 May
Agency website: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au
The role: Across the program, you’ll rotate through a range of teams and work areas, gaining exposure to the breadth of Home Affairs and the many ways we contribute to Australia.
During your rotation, you may:
- Support the delivery of government priorities through operational, policy, program or project work.
- Assist with research, analysis and information gathering to inform decisions.
- Prepare briefings, reports and written material for a range of audiences.
- Engage with stakeholders and collaborate with colleagues across teams and functions.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and day-to-day business activities within your team.
You’ll be trusted with real work from day one, supported by your team and mentors as you learn. Each rotation is designed to build capability, confidence and clarity, helping you discover where you thrive and what kind of career you want to build.
Contact: Entry Programs Team
Email: [email protected].
