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Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Judicial Registrar
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Locations: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Dandenong, VIC; Melbourne, VIC; Newcastle, NSW; Parramatta, NSW; Rockhampton, QLD; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $158,536 to $180,629
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: 0296-04-26
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Friday, 29 May
Agency website: https://www.fcfcoa.gov.au
Position overview: Judicial Registrars will undertake a significant proportion of the legal work across both courts, including presiding over duty lists, interlocutory disputes (such as subpoena and disclosure disputes), and dispute resolution. Judicial Registrars play a key role in achieving the courts’ reforms and in supporting key projects and initiatives, including:
- Expanded Lighthouse Project with triage and risk-based case management.
- ‘’PPP cases’’, aimed at providing an accessible, simplified and quicker way of resolving family law property disputes with an asset pool of up to $550,000 (excluding superannuation).
- National Contraventions List and other national Registrar-led lists.
- Information-sharing framework.
Position contact: Christine Erpisimidis
Email: [email protected].
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
Indigenous Business and Economic Development Program Liaison Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Locations: Adelaide, SA; Alice Springs, NT; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW; Uluru, NT
Salary: $80,371 to $87,496
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: 2026/697
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Saturday, 30 May
Agency website: https://www.dcceew.gov.au
The role: Under the guidance of the Indigenous Business Coordinator, you will support the delivery of the Indigenous Business and Economic Development (IBED) Program. The program fosters and supports sustainable economic growth and opportunities for First Nations peoples in and around areas managed by Parks Australia. This includes jointly managed national parks and surrounding communities where Anangu and other traditional owners play a central role in governance, culture, and decision-making. As the Indigenous Business Liaison Officer, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in community development, engagement, and business support.
Position contact: Thomas Griffiths
Telephone: 0481 164 464.
Professional Services Review
Determining Authority Members
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Non-ongoing
Locations: Adelaide, SA; Perth, WA; NSW, QLD, VIC
Classification: Statutory Appointment
Position number: 02/2026
Applications close: Sunday, 31 May
Agency website: https://www.psr.gov.au
Key duties: Core members of the DA meet monthly to consider matters referred to the DA by way of agreements referred by the Director and reports from PSR committees following findings of inappropriate practice. Meetings may be held virtually or in person at a location decided by the DA. Core members of the DA may also need to meet from time to time on other occasions as may be required. Non-core members of the DA will be asked to attend the monthly DA meeting on an ‘’as needs’’ basis.
DA members are required to consider material provided by the Director, Associate Director or a PSR committee as well as submissions made by persons under review before monthly meetings. This material is made available 10 days before those meetings.
In respect of determinations made by the DA following referrals from PSR committees, appointed legal advisers assist the DA members with preparing draft and final determinations based on instructions provided by the DA at its meetings. The DA members are required to review, provide input into, and approve these draft and final determinations following the DA meeting.
Note: Travel may be required to fulfil the duties of these roles.
Position contact: Georgia O’Keefe
Telephone: 0460 036 641.
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Executive General Manager, Consumer and Fair Trading
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Locations: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW; Townsville, QLD
Classification: Senior Executive Service Band 2
Position number: EA2026/110
Security clearance: Baseline or Negative Vetting Level 1 (Secret)
Applications close: Sunday, 31 May
Agency website: https://www.accc.gov.au
The role: What you will do as the Executive General Manager, Consumer and Fair Trading:
- Lead a team of professionals, role-modelling our leadership behaviours, supporting a professional and collaborative working environment, coaching, giving continuous feedback, resolving conflict and facilitating career development.
- Build sustainable and productive professional relationships with key stakeholders at all levels. You will influence outcomes, including through leading and motivating others to cooperate to address priorities, the use of resources, management decisions, policy frameworks and technical concepts and processes.
- Play an active stewardship role by contributing to the success of your peers, accepting and demonstrating collective responsibility for the success of the ACCC, engaging and collaborating constructively to support corporate initiatives and policies, and balancing local and broader agency priorities to seek the best outcomes for the agency.
- Identify long-term opportunities, consider emerging trends and the whole-of-government agenda, and formulate strategies, plans and priorities that are underpinned by robust analysis and investigation.
Position contact: Sarah Proudfoot
Telephone: (07) 3811 9271.
Attorney-General’s Department
IT Service Support Officer
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Locations: Canberra, ACT; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $80,153 to $87,028
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: s0116/26_ES/ID-EXT
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 31 May
Agency website: https://www.ag.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx
Employment opportunity: IT Service Support Officers are based in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. We are currently seeking to fill a position based in each of our Sydney and Canberra offices. The IT Service Support team provides first and limited second-level IT support to the Attorney-General’s Department (AGD) and associated entities. IT Service Support Officers provide high-quality support to staff of the department and minister’s office via email, phone and the service request portal. Support Officers must have great client service and problem-solving skills and sound IT skills that can be developed in our environment.
Position contact: Peter McGellin
Telephone: (03) 9242 1200.
Productivity Commission
Policy Analyst (Identified Position)
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Locations: Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC
Salary: $99,734 to $114,908
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: PC-2609
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 31 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.
- Assist with preparation of 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.
- Coordinate meetings, industry visits and public hearings as required.
- Contribute to a culturally safe work environment within the team.
Position contact: Miriam Veisman-Apter
Email: [email protected].
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Property Services Support Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing: Non-ongoing
Location: Townsville, QLD
Salary: $71,374 to $78,222
Classification: APS Level 3
Position number: 867
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 31 May
Agency website: https://www2.gbrmpa.gov.au
The role: We are seeking an experienced Support Officer to join the Property and Security team at the Reef Authority’s main office in Townsville. This position provides support to the Business Operations team in all aspects of sustainable property management, protective security, and business continuity. This role provides a corporate, whole-of-agency service.
The position supports the delivery of a range of matters related to the Reef Authority’s sustainable property management requirements. The position is one within a team that provides frontline services to internal and external stakeholders contacting the Reef Authority with a variety of requests. It encompasses day-to-day tasks, including supporting the administration of the corporate vehicle fleet, assisting with asset and facilities management and overall services to the Reef Authority staff to enable their day-to-day work.
This is an office-based position located in Townsville, providing frontline services to staff and stakeholders contacting the Reef Authority with requests. Due to operational requirements, no work-from-home arrangements are available for this position.
Position contact: Debrah Koutsoukos
Telephone: 0499 841 837.
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
Senior Legal Officer
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Locations: Armidale, NSW; Canberra, ACT
Salary: $131,301 to $149,140
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 01313, 01316
Applications close: Monday, 1 June
Agency website: https://apvma.gov.au
The opportunity: Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced collegiate environment, liaising closely with staff to achieve outcomes? Are you enthusiastic about utilising your strong legal and analytical skills in statutory interpretation and administrative law? Do you have a passion for developing and supervising junior legal officers, as well as the ability to deliver in-house legal training to support agency needs?
The APVMA’s Office of the Executive General Counsel is seeking applications for two Senior Legal Officers. Under broad direction from the General Counsel, the Senior Legal Officer provides high-quality, accurate legal advice and support to the authority across all operational areas.
The Senior Legal Officer will require strong legal and analytical skills, excellent communication skills, and experience in the key areas of law relevant to the APVMA, in particular statutory interpretation and administrative law.
Working at the EL1 classification, the Senior Legal Officer will work with independence appropriate to that classification level, against established priorities, practices and methodologies to deliver quality legal outcomes.
Given the changing nature of the APVMA’s operating and legislative environment, the occupant will also need to develop an in-depth knowledge of the role and functions of the APVMA, retain an awareness of the legislation and legislative instruments administered by the authority, and maintain expertise in relation to legal skills and legal system requirements.
Position contact: Paula Beaton
Telephone: (02) 6770 2560.
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
Learning and Engagement Coordinator
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Acton, ACT
Salary: $99,734 to $111,701
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 89835
Applications close: Monday, 1 June
Agency website: https://www.nfsa.gov.au
The opportunity: The Learning & Engagement Coordinator plays a key role in the creation of innovative learning programs that meet the organisation’s strategic goals. The position works to raise the profile of the national audiovisual collection among educators and build an engaged national audience for NFSA Learning programs. The Learning & Engagement Coordinator leads the design, development, and production of educationally rich, curriculum-aligned online learning programs and resources tailored for Australian teachers and students. The position works to increase access to media literacy education and the NFSA nationally, reaching new audiences across Australia. The Learning & Engagement Coordinator designs and executes comprehensive evaluations of the learning programs, analysing data from various sources to drive continuous improvement, measure effectiveness, and assess impact.
This role works collaboratively with internal teams, including Programs & Visitor Experience, and Technical & Production. Externally, the role upholds relationships with entities such as the National Capital Educational Tourism Project (NCETP), educational institutions, teacher associations, other National Collecting Institutions, and Australian Media Literacy Alliance (AMLA) partners.
Position contact: Megan Carrigy
Telephone: (02) 6225 2509.
Department of Finance
GovDNA & Cyber Security Support Officer
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $101,355 to $123,702
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 2026/066
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Monday, 1 June
Agency website: https://www.finance.gov.au
The role: Duties include:
- Providing support to state and territory .gov.au domain administrators, and to Australian, state, territory and local government domain registrant contacts.
- Providing support and process requests for new .gov.au domains and changes to existing .gov.au domains.
- Assisting with configuration changes for .gov.au domains using GovDNA.
- Contribute to the planning, prioritising and testing of functionality to be included in GovDNA quarterly releases.
- Monitoring security advisories for potential vulnerabilities, conducting research into mitigation/actions and coordinating their remediation.
- Providing support to internal and external stakeholders on the cyber security matters for digital services managed by GDNS.
- Assisting with Web Protection Services, comprising DDoS, WAF and Bot Manager.
- Assisting with investigating, responding to and reporting for cyber security incidents.
- Maintaining security documentation under the existing security framework.
- Supporting GDNS’ Security Assurance Manager, Government Domain Administrator and Cloud Infrastructure Manager as directed.
- Representing the Department of Finance at meetings and working groups, and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders and service providers.
Position contact: Chris Erett
Telephone: (02) 6215 3748.
Future Fund Management Agency
Business Analyst Lead
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: JR100304
Applications close: Monday, 1 June
Agency website: https://www.futurefund.gov.au
The opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Business Analysis Lead to play a key role in shaping and delivering initiatives across the agency. This role sits within Project Services, the team responsible for overseeing the organisation’s portfolio of projects, business plan initiatives and complex business‑as‑usual activity requiring coordination. Project Services provides specialist capability across program and project management, change enablement and business analysis, alongside enterprise‑level oversight and reporting and business planning.
Reporting to a Senior Manager, Project Delivery, this role delivers high‑quality analysis across the full project lifecycle — from early idea shaping and business case development through to delivery and transition to business‑as‑usual. A core focus of the role is ensuring initiatives are set up for success through clear, well‑considered business cases and robust requirements, while working closely with sponsors, project leads, project managers and delivery teams to support effective outcomes.
This role suits a senior, pragmatic analyst who enjoys working closely with leaders, translating complexity into clarity, and enabling business‑led change in a purpose‑driven environment.
Position contact: Danny Burke
Telephone: (03) 8656 6367.
Department of Defence
2028 Defence Graduate Program — Intelligence Pathway
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Locations: Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC
Classification: Graduate APS
Position number: D/02423/26
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Monday, 1 June
Agency website: https://www.defence.gov.au
The opportunity: As an Intelligence Pathway graduate, you will work on complex, real-world intelligence challenges in a dynamic and evolving global environment. You’ll analyse information from multiple sources, transform data into actionable insights, and contribute to intelligence assessments that support Defence leaders and government to make informed decisions. Your work will directly support operational outcomes, capability development and Australia’s broader national security interests.
Graduates in the Intelligence Pathway will build specialised skills across intelligence analysis, geospatial intelligence, intelligence policy and priorities, and intelligence capability development. Opportunities may include analysing global and regional security issues, working with geospatial data and imagery, shaping intelligence policy and frameworks, or contributing to the training, technology and systems that enable Defence’s intelligence workforce.
In an increasingly complex strategic environment, Defence relies on intelligence professionals who can think critically, communicate clearly and manage ambiguity. As part of a high-performing intelligence community, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to sensitive and meaningful outcomes, and develop the expertise needed to help protect Australia at home and abroad.
Contact: Graduate and Entry Level Programs Recruitment Team
Email: [email protected].
Department of Defence
ADF Cadets Engagement Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Brindabella Business Park, ACT
Salary: $89,841 to $96,829
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: DPG/02187/26
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Monday, 1 June
Agency website: https://www.defence.gov.au
The role: As an integral part of the ADF Cadets Directorate, the APS 5 Engagement Support Officer provides direct support to the navy, army and air force cadet programs. Under broad direction of the Directorate’s communication manager, the role undertakes communication, stakeholder engagement and events work to meet the strategic objectives of the ADF Cadets Strategic Intent.
You will assist with the preparation of communication products for internal and external stakeholders, including social media content, public affairs guidance and ministerial and executive correspondence. You will also have opportunities to develop and implement engagement projects, undertake evaluation and assist in research tasks as part of a small team.
The successful applicant will produce quality materials and advice for a range of stakeholders, coordinate clearances and manage competing priorities. Quality stakeholder engagement is a fundamental requirement, to foster productive relationships within Defence and with external stakeholders. There may be opportunities to travel in this role.
Position contact: Penelope Godfrey
Telephone: (02) 5109 9603.
Royal Australian Mint
Senior Project Management Officer
Job type: Full-time
Location: Deakin, ACT
Salary: $102,516 to $112,011
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 1465
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Tuesday, 2 June
Agency website: https://www.ramint.gov.au
The role: The Senior Project Management Officer is a new position within the newly established Project Management Office, Executive Branch. The Senior Project Management Officer will work with the PMO Manager and team to support the development and implementation of organisation-wide programs, plans and projects. These projects may include the replacement of crucial assets such as presses, laser systems and automation technology, or support improvement initiatives such as supply chain uplift, data collection and craft skills training, or injury prevention.
This work will involve overseeing complex, high-value projects across the whole project lifecycle. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and organising, effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders, preparing high-quality documentation, monitoring and progress reporting and undertaking procurement under the Commonwealth Procurement Rules. They will also develop briefs, minutes and formal documentation to support Executive decision-making. The Senior Project Officer will take an active role in identifying continuous improvement opportunities and developing plans to make positive change. They will also provide support to junior team members, and support project initiatives directed by other branches as required. This position will be expected to complete some domestic travel and may be called on to represent the mint in external forums such as conferences or site visits.
The successful candidate will have some practical experience of conducting risk assessment and risk-prevention activities relating to both project and WHS issues. This position has some flexibility, but must be able to commit to regular onsite attendance due to the nature of the anticipated projects. The Senior Project Management Officer is expected to demonstrate a strong safety ethic, adhering to all PPE requirements when onsite, including wearing high-vis and hearing protection.
This role operates with a high level of autonomy and self-direction, and requires strong writing skills, time management, and attention to detail.
Position contact: Katherine Knowles
Telephone: (02) 6202 6933.
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Indigenous Family Liaison Officer
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Locations: Cairns, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Dubbo, NSW; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $88,834 to $96,829
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 0316-04-26
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Tuesday, 2 June
Agency website: https://www.fcfcoa.gov.au
Position overview: Indigenous Family Liaison Officers provide culturally informed in-court support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples who are involved in family law proceedings or accessing court services.
The role supports judges and registrars who preside over Specialist Indigenous Lists and who hear a high proportion of matters involving Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander litigants. Indigenous Family Liaison Officers work collaboratively within the court structure to support all events in the case management pathway, including hearings, court Children’s Service events (such as interviews between parents and children), and dispute resolution events, to enhance cultural understanding, support participation in court processes, and contribute towards culturally safe practices.
Indigenous Family Liaison Officers support ongoing engagement between the courts and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. This includes helping to explain court processes to litigants and highlighting the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to the courts, identifying barriers to participation and linking litigants with culturally appropriate supports. They are required to develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with local colleagues inside the courts, as well as establish and maintain external networks.
The courts’ preference is for the Indigenous Family Liaison Officer role to be full time; however, depending on the operational needs, the position may be part time. Part-time employees must be flexible in their availability, particularly during periods in which the courts’ Specialist Indigenous Lists are conducted, when the courts are circuiting to regional and remote locations, or the judges otherwise require additional support.
Position contact: Darryl Hayes
Telephone: 0487 161 587.
