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Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority
IT Project Officer (Cyber Security) — Infrastructure Section
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Darlinghurst, NSW
Salary: $101,679 to $114,709
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 26-IHACPADIV-31494
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Friday, 3 July
Agency website: https://www.ihacpa.gov.au
The role: Working with the Director and EL1 Technical Project Manager, the position contributes to the delivery of cyber security governance, audit and compliance activities. This includes supporting alignment with Australian Government frameworks such as the Information Security Manual (ISM), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), and the Essential Eight.
The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to APS values, accountability and high-quality service delivery.
Position contact: Gerard Zwart
Telephone: 0401 688 628.
National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People
SES Band 1 — Assistant Commissioner (Affirmative Measure — Indigenous)
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Various locations: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Classification: Senior Executive Service Band 1
Position number: EXT-2026-0221
Applications close: Sunday, 5 July
Agency website: https://www.ncatsicyp.gov.au
The role: This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior executive role with national impact within the National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People.
As Assistant Commissioner, you will work closely with the National Commissioner to shape strategic priorities, influence policy and reform, strengthen partnerships, and help drive better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people. You will also contribute to a high-performing, culturally safe and values-led organisation.
We are seeking an accomplished executive leader who can operate effectively in complex environments, provide strategic advice, build trusted relationships, and lead with integrity, sound judgment and care.
You will bring a strong understanding of, and commitment to, a First Nations children’s rights framework, together with experience in or knowledge of child protection and/or youth justice systems and the factors contributing to the overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.
Contact: First Grade
Email: [email protected].
Digital Transformation Agency (DTA)
Branch Manager, Strategy and Prioritisation
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Locations: Canberra, ACT; Sydney, NSW; other locations in NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Salary: $218,738 to $303,664
Classification: Senior Executive Service Band 1
Position number: 097_06/26
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 1
Applications close: Sunday, 5 July
Agency website: https://www.dta.gov.au
The role: The Branch Manager leads the Strategy and Prioritisation Branch and oversees the Australian Government’s Data and Digital Government Strategy, the Digital Investment Overview, and system-level prioritisation of digital and ICT investment, policy and strategic priorities. The role is critical to strengthening alignment, coordination and informed decision-making across government to maximise the impact of digital and data initiatives and identify opportunities for strategic collaboration.
You will lead a portfolio of complex, cross-cutting strategic initiatives, including delivery of the strategy’s Implementation Plan and the Digital Investment Overview. The branch provides system-level advice on strategically significant digital and ICT investments, and supports central governance forums to inform prioritisation and resource allocation decisions across government.
The role also oversees the Secretariat function, providing governance, coordination and executive support to internal and external committees and forums, including the Executive Board, Extended Leadership Team (ELT), the Secretaries’ Data and Digital Committee, and the Digital Leadership Committee. This supports coherent consideration of digital and data priorities across the organisation and broader system.
As a member of the DTA ELT, you will provide trusted advice to the executive and the Minister on system-level opportunities, risks and challenges in digital and data transformation, with a strong focus on strategic alignment, prioritisation and whole-of-government outcomes.
Position contact: Karina Duffey at Executive Intelligence Group
Telephone: (02) 6232 2200.
Australian Submarine Agency
Program/Project Manager
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Locations: Adelaide, SA; Canberra, ACT; Perth, WA
Salary: $124,393 to $140,315
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: ASA/03211/26
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Sunday, 5 July
Agency website: https://www.asa.gov.au
Ideal candidate: We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative professional who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and can operate with a high degree of independence. Our ideal candidates will bring the following attributes and skills to the role:
- Experience in client-side delivery of major programs and/or projects.
- Strong program and project management skills, including governance, scheduling, risk management, and reporting.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to prepare clear and concise briefs and submissions.
- Proven ability to create and manage project documentation, including schedules, management plans, and reporting artefacts.
- Ability to influence and negotiate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Sound judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes under pressure.
Contact: ASA Recruitment
Email: [email protected].
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
Assistant Director, Quality and Risk
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Locations: Armidale, NSW; Canberra, ACT
Salary: $131,301 to $149,140
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 10258
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 5 July
Agency website: https://apvma.gov.au
The role: The Governance Risk and Assurance section plays a key role in building and operationalising strategies, frameworks and policies that support planning, governance, risk management, assurance and public transparency and accountability for the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). The section works to support the APVMA achieve its purpose, vision and strategic objectives and to be a fit-for-purpose second line of defence across its full range of functions.
The position leads the Quality and Risk team within the section. The team is currently responsible for the following functions: enterprise risk management; quality management; legislative compliance; and business continuity.
Working under broad direction, the Assistant Director uses their expertise to ensure the delivery of functions and the achievement of outcomes for which their team is responsible. They play a leadership role in a small team in a multidisciplinary environment, possess an outcome-focused mindset, embody a proactive approach to achieving results, and exhibit strong professional ethics and judgment. They are responsible for building capability in their team by coaching others, providing performance feedback, conflict resolution and encouraging career development, as well as contributing more broadly to the overall leadership of the section. As a leader within the section, they are also expected to help ensure its overall effectiveness and contribute to priorities and projects.
Position contact: Andrew Heath
Telephone: (02) 6770 2487.
Australian Signals Directorate
Application/Network/Technology Architect
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, ongoing
Locations: Brisbane, QLD; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA
Classification: APS Level 6, Executive Level 1
Position number: ASD/03365/26
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 5 July
Agency website: https://www.asd.gov.au
The opportunity: ASD is maturing its architecture practice and is seeking a range of skills. We are looking for people from all backgrounds to help us operate some of the most powerful, leading-edge technologies in a dynamic environment to support our objectives. The work we do is unique, critical and incredibly rewarding.
ASD is seeking applicants who can think critically, are able to communicate with both technical and non-technical people, and are motivated to learn and develop their skills. Above all, we are looking for team players and great communicators with a high level of emotional intelligence to work within our growing team and bring others on the journey as we mature ASD’s enterprise architecture practice.
Contact email: [email protected].
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Assistant Director — Financial Accounting
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Townsville, QLD
Salary: $121,312 to $132,962
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 10
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Sunday, 5 July
Agency website: https://www2.gbrmpa.gov.au
The position: We are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant who will provide high-level support, advice and technical expertise to the Director — Finance/Chief Finance Officer and partner with the Reef Authority’s executive and management teams in regard to financial accounting responsibilities and advice.
As the Assistant Director — Financial Accounting, you will be responsible for the preparation of financial statements, coordination of external audit and end-of-year processes, management of taxation obligations, cash management, financial asset management, system accounting, and the preparation of reconciliations and accurate and timely financial information for management and the Department of Finance.
You will provide leadership, direction and coaching to ensure staff have the skills and knowledge to effectively achieve business objectives and meet deliverables.
Position contact: Marni Taylor
Telephone: (07) 4750 0603.
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
Video and Promo Producer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Pyrmont, NSW
Salary: $99,734 to $111,701
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 87790
Applications close: Sunday, 5 July
Agency website: https://www.nfsa.gov.au
The opportunity: The Video and Promo Producer plays a key role in bringing visual life to the NFSA’s brand, products and messaging. It has a crucial influence on shaping audience perceptions of the NFSA, strengthening brand awareness and contributing to organisational goals around engagement, reach, relevance and revenue.
This role is a key member of a three-person design creative team — including two graphic designers — within the Audience, Brand and Content (ABC) branch. ABC collaborates with NFSA staff across all business areas to support strategic priorities, building audiences for our national digital platforms and onsite programs and events in Canberra. Reporting to the Head of Marketing, the role combines creative concept development with hands-on execution, translating campaign briefs into compelling video ideas and delivering polished, high-impact content across multiple channels. It brings together strong creative expertise, a clear understanding of the NFSA’s values and strategic direction, and a genuine interest in Australia’s audiovisual culture to elevate audience perception of — and engagement with — this beloved national institution through distinctive video storytelling.
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 or non-ongoing positions within the next 18 months.
Position contact: Bronwyn Ryan
Telephone: (02) 8202 0132.
National Museum of Australia
Chief Finance Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $142,973 to $158,831
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: 104000
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Monday, 6 July
Agency website: https://www.nma.gov.au
Role purpose: Following the historic investment in the National Cultural Institutions (NCIs) in the 2023-24 Federal Budget, and the development of our new 2024-2029 Strategic Plan, the museum has a unique opportunity to deliver on an ambitious agenda, as one of the country’s foremost cultural institutions. The Chief Finance Officer (CFO)/Head of Finance (HoF) role is critical in supporting the museum’s Council, Director and Executive in realising those ambitions in a financially dynamic, accountable, and ultimately sustainable, way.
Working with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) (currently also performing the role of CFO), this is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced finance professional, with a proven track record of delivery, to lead and manage a small multidisciplinary team with responsibility for the full range of strategic and day-to-day finance functions. The Finance business unit plays a crucial role in supporting the museum’s business areas to manage and deliver on their objectives, while also maintaining and strengthening the museum’s financial compliance and statutory reporting functions and frameworks.
The CFO/HoF will possess an excellent technical understanding of a finance function in a small-agency government setting, with a dynamic and complex operating environment, that balances the competing priorities across both profit and cost centres. The role is accountable for the timely and accurate delivery of budgeting, financial management, treasury, major project financials, cost analysis, external audit, taxation and compliance and reporting functions. It is essential that the CFO/HoF has the hands-on technical and analytical skills to review and interpret complex financial data and information to support rigorous financial decision-making and risk identification and management.
Position contact: Rohan Haslam
Telephone: (02) 6208 5053.
Department of the House of Representatives
Senior Business Analyst
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Capital Hill, ACT
Salary: $130,043 to $145,054
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 8702
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Monday, 6 July
Agency website: https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_departments/Department_of_the_House_of_Representatives
Key duties include: The Senior Business Analyst will work closely with the Director and Assistant Director of Systems and Innovation, the Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) and internal product owners to assist in understanding, defining, clarifying and documenting business needs.
The role plays a critical part in actively sustaining key stakeholder relationships and will be required to identify and manage stakeholders’ expectations and concerns.
- In conjunction with the Director, provide leadership and support to the Systems and Innovation team and encourage continuous improvement and staff development.
- Gather business requirements to understand and map current business processes to identify potential opportunities for system and business improvement.
- Investigate business needs, problems and opportunities and recommend effective business processes.
- Prepare or contribute to business cases that describe potential benefits and options for achieving these benefits through development of new or changed processes.
- Build and sustain relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Facilitate knowledge transfer across relevant teams, including engaging with multiple stakeholders and users from across the organisation.
- Support ICT projects as necessary.
- Support technology and business change in the department.
Contact: Recruitment Team
Telephone: (02) 6277 4745.
Department of Defence
Administration Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Warradale, SA
Salary: $81,868 to $89,377
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: ARMY/02874/26
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Monday, 6 July
Agency website: https://www.defence.gov.au
Position overview: The ideal candidate will be an experienced Administration Officer with strong organisational and interpersonal skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines. You will demonstrate discretion and professionalism and possess well-developed communication skills across face-to-face, telephone and written formats.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Demonstrated experience in an administrative service delivery environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Teams, Excel and Word, with the ability to learn Defence systems such as the Human Resource Information System (currently PMKeyS) and financial management systems.
- Demonstrated experience using an Information and Records Management System, or the ability to be trained in the Defence system (Objective).
- A commitment to on-the-job learning and participation in activities that build and maintain strong customer service skills and systems.
- A proven ability to collaborate within a diverse team and work environment. You will be adaptable and responsive to a dynamic and evolving workplace, embracing change, identifying improvement opportunities and, where required, coordinating directed administrative policy improvements.
- This role provides a unique and rewarding career opportunity within Defence, offering excellent workplace conditions, potential flexible working arrangements and access to professional development opportunities.
Position contact: Shannon Gramberg
Telephone: (08) 8369 4187.
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
Team Leader Radiation — Principal Research Scientist
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Darwin, NT
Salary: $181,430 to $204,964
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: 2026/1105
Applications close: Wednesday, 8 July
Agency website: https://www.dcceew.gov.au
The role: Key duties of the position include:
- Lead and manage the work program of the radiation team (staff, budget, projects and resources) to ensure the safe and timely delivery of research and monitoring that informs the assessment of radiation impacts to people and the environment from uranium mining activities.
- Apply expert judgment and technical knowledge to determine sampling and analysis requirements to meet research and monitoring objectives, and undertake field and laboratory work as required to collect and analyse samples.
- Evaluate radionuclide datasets and apply best-practice methods for assessing radiation impacts to people and the environment from uranium mining activities, interpret results in the context of radiation protection standards and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals as lead author.
- Participate in stakeholder meetings and technical forums as a leading authority on radiation monitoring and impact assessment for uranium mining and other radiation-related activities.
- Develop and harness linkages with other government agencies, industry and/or universities for radiation research collaboration and capability building.
- Provide expert advice on regulatory applications for uranium mining and other actions in line with national and international standards for radiation protection.
Position contact: Che Doering
Telephone: 0439 882 455.
Australian Research Council
Academic Director — Biosciences and Biotechnology
Job type: Part-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Position number: ARC26-003
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Wednesday, 8 July
Agency website: https://www.arc.gov.au
The role: The Academic Director (Biosciences and Biotechnology) role sits within the Australian Public Service and the candidate must exhibit impartiality and be committed, accountable, respectful, and ethical. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate well-developed leadership and management skills, as well as an ability to work as part of a team and deliver on the ARC Board and CEO’s priorities.
A strong candidate will bring:
- Deep experience in biosciences and biotechnology research leadership, policy or governance.
- Strong relationships with biosciences and biotechnology researchers, communities and/or organisations.
A candidate must be able to demonstrate a distinguished history of accomplishment at a national and/or international level, and research leadership and management in their field.
Personal drive and integrity are essential, as is the ability to lead, contribute strategically, achieve outcomes, cultivate effective working relationships, and communicate with influence.
Suitable backgrounds include universities, private sector research leadership, and public sector research leadership.
Position contact: Professor Alex Broom
Telephone: 0447 922 186.
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
Team Leader Radiation — Senior Research Scientist
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Darwin, NT
Salary: $147,515 to $182,636
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: 2026/1107
Applications close: Wednesday, 8 July
Agency website: https://www.dcceew.gov.au
The role: Key duties of the position include:
- Lead and manage the work program of the radiation team (staff, budget, projects and resources) to ensure the safe and timely delivery of research and monitoring that informs the assessment of radiation impacts to people and the environment from uranium mining activities.
- Apply sound judgment and technical knowledge to determine sampling and analysis requirements to meet research and monitoring objectives, and undertake field and laboratory work as required to collect and analyse samples.
- Evaluate radionuclide datasets and apply best-practice methods for assessing radiation impacts to people and the environment from uranium mining activities, interpret results in the context of radiation protection standards and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals as lead author.
- Participate in stakeholder meetings and technical forums as a subject matter expert on radiation monitoring and impact assessment for uranium mining and other radiation-related activities.
- Provide advice on regulatory applications for uranium mining and other actions in line with national and international standards for radiation protection.
Position contact: Che Doering
Telephone: 0439 882 455.
