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Attorney-General’s Department
Independent National Security Legislation Monitor
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: N/A
Security clearance: Positive Vetting or Top Secret-Privileged Access
Applications close: Friday, 21 August
Agency website: https://www.ag.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx
Position overview: The INSLM may conduct reviews on their own initiative, as required by the provisions of the act itself, or upon referral by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security, the Attorney‑General or the Prime Minister. Information about recent reviews undertaken by the INSLM can be found at https://www.inslm.gov.au/previous-reviews.
In conducting reviews, the powers available to the INSLM are significant. The INSLM can hold public and private hearings, for which they may summon people to give evidence or produce documents or other items. The INSLM also has strong information-gathering powers outside of hearings. They may require the production of all relevant information and material, regardless of national security classification. For this reason, the INSLM must have, or be able to hold, a Positive Vetting or Top Secret-Privileged Access security clearance.
The INSLM produces reports on completed reviews. The INSLM’s declassified reports must be tabled in Parliament.
Contact: Approach Consulting
Telephone: 0421 471 640.
Fair Work Ombudsman
Fair Work Inspector (APS5)/Senior Fair Work Inspector (APS6)
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Locations: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Newcastle, NSW; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $95,980 to $119,453
Classifications: APS Level 5, APS Level 6
Position number: 26/038EA
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Friday, 21 August
Agency website: http://www.fairwork.gov.au
Typical duties: Reporting to an Assistant Director — Criminal Investigations Team, your responsibilities will include:
- Leading investigations from referral to final outcome, including planning, case strategy and lawful use of investigative powers.
- Managing concurrent matters by setting priorities, maintaining momentum and escalating material risks or issues.
- Gathering, analysing and managing evidence to ensure it is lawfully obtained, reliable and capable of being used in proceedings, in accordance with the Australian Government Investigations Standards.
- Planning and conducting interviews with witnesses, suspects and persons of interest, including cautioned and electronically recorded interviews.
- Exercising statutory, coercive or search powers lawfully, proportionately and with appropriate assurance.
- Preparing briefs of evidence and related material to a criminal prosecution standard and in accordance with the Commonwealth’s prosecution policy.
- Providing advice to management on investigative strategy, evidential issues and matter direction.
- Building effective working relationships with internal teams, law enforcement partners, regulators, prosecutors and other stakeholders.
- Giving evidence in court as required.
- Maintaining accurate, complete and defensible case management records, including privacy, information-handling and chain-of-custody requirements.
Email: [email protected].
Australian Electoral Commission
Australian Electoral Officer for Northern Territory
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Darwin, NT
Classification: Statutory Appointment
Position number: 2026-130 10567 SES
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Sunday, 23 August
Agency website: https://www.aec.gov.au
The role: The AEO NT is accountable for leading AEC operations in the Northern Territory and ensuring electoral services are delivered lawfully, impartially and effectively across the electoral cycle. The role discharges statutory responsibilities under the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 and Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Act 1984, including the preparation and delivery of federal electoral events and redistributions within fixed legislative timeframes and under significant public and political scrutiny.
The AEO NT leads electoral readiness, electoral roll management and participation initiatives in the Northern Territory while maintaining integrity, impartiality and quality in electoral administration and delivery. Working closely with the AEO WA, the role supports shared operational functions and nationally consistent outcomes across Western Australia and the Northern Territory. As part of the State and Territory leadership group, the role contributes to the AEC’s strategic direction, enterprise priorities and governance, and leadership activities.
The role provides strategic advice to the Electoral Commissioner and senior executive team, as well as the executive leadership team, on matters affecting electoral administration, participation, operations and reputation in the Northern Territory. The role also requires building productive relationships with governments, elected officials, political participants, First Nations organisations and community stakeholders. The AEO NT leads and develops a geographically dispersed workforce and promotes a culture of integrity, accountability, inclusion and high performance.
During electoral events, the AEO NT leads delivery in the Northern Territory, mobilises the event workforce and operational arrangements, manages risks and emerging issues, and provides timely advice, reporting and escalation to the National Election Manager. Success in the role requires strong judgment and resilience, political neutrality, effective governance and stewardship of public resources, and the ability to lead complex and time-critical operational delivery environments.
Position contact: Jessica Harrison
Email: [email protected].
Australian Centre for Disease Control
General Counsel
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $169,100 to $182,680
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: 26CDC-GC-10137
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 2
Applications close: Sunday, 23 August
Agency website: https://www.cdc.gov.au
The role: The Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC) is seeking a highly experienced senior legal professional to lead its legal function and serve as General Counsel. Reporting directly to the Director-General and executive leadership, you will provide strategic legal advice across public health, governance, regulatory compliance and organisational risk. The role is responsible for guiding the CDC on complex legal, contractual and governance matters, representing the organisation in significant legal engagements, and leading legislative and regulatory reform initiatives that support Australia’s public health objectives.
Position contact: Raoul Salpeter, General Counsel
Email: [email protected].
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Director — AI Innovation and Transformation
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Locations: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $140,675 to $159,607
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: 0509-07-26
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 23 August
Agency website: https://www.fcfcoa.gov.au
The role: The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience leading complex digital transformation programs, strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, and a sound understanding of responsible AI, governance, privacy, cyber security, risk management, accessibility and human-centred digital service delivery.
The role will provide strategic leadership and coordination for the court’s AI Transformation Program, supporting the responsible, ethical and secure adoption of artificial intelligence to improve safety, accessibility, service quality and operational efficiency.
The initial focus will include the development and implementation of multilingual chatbot capability for court users and AI-enabled automation of high-volume registry and administrative processes associated with migration applications.
Position contact: David Pringle
Email: [email protected].
Department of Defence
Capability Analyst — Experimentation Team Lead
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Fairbairn, ACT
Salary: $124,393 to $140,315
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: ADFHQ/03987/26
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 2
Applications close: Sunday, 23 August
Agency website: https://www.defence.gov.au
The role: Lead the end-to-end delivery of joint experimentation and wargaming activities that support Defence’s future force design, capability development and strategic decision-making.
You will be responsible for leading experimentation activities, ensuring outcomes generate actionable insights to support evidence-based decision-making. The role involves coordinating complex activities, managing multiple stakeholders, and preparing high-quality briefs, reports and recommendations for senior Defence leaders.
You will identify opportunities to enhance Defence experimentation activities through the application of contemporary thinking, emerging technologies, lessons identified and best-practice methodologies from across Defence, industry, academia and international partners.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team comprising ADF, APS and contractors, you will build and maintain strong relationships across Defence, industry, academia and international partner organisations. Through these engagements, you will contribute to the delivery of experimentation outcomes that support future force design, capability development and strategic decision-making.
Position contact: Sarah King
Telephone: (02) 6265 1218.
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Court AI Technologist
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Locations: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $121,755 to $132,713
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 0510-07-26
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 23 August
Agency website: https://www.fcfcoa.gov.au
The role: The successful candidate will have strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated experience designing, configuring or supporting AI-enabled tools, automation, chatbot platforms, workflow solutions or related technologies.
The role will initially focus on the migration jurisdiction and will contribute to the delivery of a multilingual chatbot for court users and Microsoft Copilot AI Agents to automate high-volume administrative processes associated with migration applications.
Position contact: David Pringle
Email: [email protected].
Department of Defence
Communications Security (COMSEC) Account Manager
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Cabarlah, QLD
Salary: $99,733 to $112,431
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: ARMY/04249/26
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 2
Applications close: Sunday, 23 August
Agency website: https://www.defence.gov.au
The role: You will lead a small, integrated team of Communications Security (COMSEC) specialists. As the COMSEC Account Manager (CAM), you are responsible to the appointing authority for the operation and management of the COMSEC account. This includes ensuring the safeguarding, accounting, handling and disposition of all Accountable COMSEC Material (ACM).
The role requires a comprehensive understanding of cryptographic procedures for both Communications Electronic Attack and Australian Key Management Infrastructure (AKMI) accounts, ensuring all COMSEC information management practices are conducted in accordance with the Defence Communications Security Procedures (DCP) and relevant cryptographic publications.
Your responsibilities will extend to ensuring the cryptographic support requirements of the 7th Signal Regiment (7 Sig Regt) are met effectively and reliably. You will also provide mentoring, guidance and management support to the Defence Force School of Signals Electronic Warfare Wing, Army Aviation Training Centre, and other supported elements within the Darling Downs region.
As the COMSEC Account Manager, you will engage proactively with key stakeholders to identify, anticipate and address organisational needs and expectations. This includes providing technical, professional and policy advice, as well as contributing to strategic planning, program and project management and policy development.
Position contact: Krystina Conomy
Telephone: (07) 4596 2274.
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Revenue Manager — Regulatory Assistance Section
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Fairbairn, ACT
Salary: $101,675 to $114,709
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 26-RPSDIV-31665
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 23 August
Agency website: https://www.health.gov.au
The role: As the Revenue Management Team Leader, you will lead a high-performing team responsible for delivering accurate and timely invoicing, receipting and account management services to support the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) cost-recovery framework. This role plays a key part in ensuring financial integrity, strong stakeholder relationships and continuous improvement in revenue management processes.
Key responsibilities:
- Leading, supervising and mentoring a team, including workload coordination and people management responsibilities.
- Overseeing invoicing, receipting and account management activities to ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance with the TGA’s fees and charges framework.
- Supporting the Assistant Director and guiding the team through annual charge invoicing and peak workload periods.
- Managing debt-recovery activities, including payment plans, insolvency matters, cancellations for non-payment, and contribution to debt management reporting.
- Resolving complex or escalated internal and external stakeholder inquiries with professionalism and sound judgment.
- Overseeing financial reconciliation activities, including issuing monthly statements and maintaining accurate system records.
- Contributing to business process and system improvements and the review of standard operating procedures.
Position contact: Daniel Flood
Telephone: (02) 5132 2176.
Department of Defence
Special Counsel — Legislation and Legal Reform
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $165,236 to $173,360
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: ASG/04022/26
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Monday, 24 August
Agency website: https://www.defence.gov.au
The role: The position plays a key role in supporting Defence’s legislation, instruments and legal reform programs and works closely with lawyers across the branch to coordinate strategic legislative and legal reform activities.
Defence’s legislation and legal reform program covers a broad and diverse range of issues, from military justice and national security matters to personnel, housing, governance and regulatory frameworks. The successful candidate will be a flexible and versatile professional who enjoys collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, developing strong relationships, and supporting policy and legal teams to navigate often complex legislative and legal reform processes.
Success in this role requires the ability to bring together legal, policy and operational stakeholders to develop practical solutions and deliver high-quality legislative outcomes.
The successful candidate may also lead or contribute to complex, strategic or sensitive legislative and legal reform projects as required.
Candidates with experience in legislative processes, legal reform and policy development are encouraged to apply.
Position contact: Rebecca Wheeler
Telephone: (02) 6155 9308.
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation
Team Member, Vetting Authority
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing
Locations: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $91,522 to $125,060
Classifications: APS Level 4, APS Level 5, APS Level 6
Position number: 06420252026
Security clearance: TOP SECRET-Privileged Access
Applications close: Monday, 24 August
Agency website: https://www.asio.gov.au/careers
Responsibilities: As part of the TS-PA Vetting Authority team, you will directly contribute to vetting assessments in line with whole-of-government policy and ASIO security policies. You will use your highly developed research skills to gather and analyse information, making assessments and recommendations about a person’s suitability to hold a security clearance.
Contact: ASIO Recruitment
Telephone: (02) 6263 7888.
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation
Intelligence Development Program 2027 and 2028 intakes
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $100,425 to $118,220
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 04020252026
Security clearance: TOP SECRET-Privileged Access
Applications close: Monday, 24 August
Agency website: https://www.asio.gov.au/careers
The role: ASIO is seeking applications for Intelligence Analysts for the 2027 and 2028 intakes. Successful candidates will undertake a 12-month development program with comprehensive training in intelligence assessment, analysis and advice.
Participants will develop the fundamental skills and knowledge required to gain an Intelligence Analyst licence. This is also the entry point for those seeking a career as an Intelligence Officer, through an internally selected program offering training in the collection of human intelligence (HUMINT).
As an Intelligence Analyst, you will have the opportunity to build a diverse career across a range of specialised analytical areas. You will identify and investigate patterns and anomalies, draw intelligence value from large volumes of information, solve complex problems, and develop subject-matter expertise to make intelligence assessments and produce high-quality advice. Intelligence Analysts drive ASIO’s identification and mitigation of national security issues, and deliver impactful advice and assessments that inform government, national security partners and industry.
ASIO Intelligence Analysts are proactive team players who work together to drive outcomes. We encourage you to apply if you are curious and creative, have good judgment, are a critical thinker and enjoy working with a dynamic team.
Contact: ASIO Recruitment
Telephone: (02) 6263 7888.
Department of Defence
Logistics Manager
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA
Salary: $124,393 to $140,315
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: NSSG/04284/26
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Wednesday, 26 July
Agency website: https://www.defence.gov.au
The role: The Maritime Integrated Warfare Systems (MIWS) Branch is a busy organisation that is never dull and where no two days are the same. The branch requires EL 1 Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Managers to provide critical leadership and management within the Hunter-Class Frigate Combat System (HCF-CS) Program.
The position is essential to delivering and integrating complex maritime capabilities, ensuring operational readiness and supporting long-term sustainment for the ADF. The EL 1 ILS Manager will lead and manage ILS teams responsible for planning, delivering and integrating ILS elements across MIWS projects and the HCF CS Program.
These roles ensure whole-of-combat and whole-of-ship integration from an ILS perspective and compliance with Branch, N4, and Seaworthiness standards.
They are accountable for guiding multidisciplinary teams comprising ADF, APS and MSP personnel to achieve ILS outcomes.
Contact: MIWS Workforce
Email: [email protected].
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Executive Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Sydney, NSW
Salary: $131,960 to $144,908
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: EXT-2026-5111
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Thursday, 27 August
Agency website: https://www.dva.gov.au/about-us/careers/jobs
The role: Support the leadership of a specialist Commonwealth tribunal serving Australia’s veteran community.
The Veterans’ Review Board (VRB) is a specialist merits review tribunal committed to delivering fair, timely and accessible review outcomes for veterans, serving members of the Australian Defence Force and their families.
The Executive Officer is responsible for the efficient operation of the Principal Member’s Office and the delivery of high-quality member support services.
You will provide high-level executive support to the Principal Member, coordinate the administrative arrangements that enable members to perform their statutory functions and oversee the operational administration of the board’s DRCA jurisdiction.
You will manage full-time and sessional member remuneration, travel and related entitlements, assist in coordinating appointment processes and onboarding activities, maintain accurate member records and ensure executive support to the Principal Member is delivered professionally, efficiently and in accordance with legislative and governance requirements.
The role also supervises an APS 4 officer and is responsible for improving business processes, maintaining high standards of service delivery in the VRB’s DRCA jurisdiction and contributing to the continuous improvement of member services and executive operations.
Position contact: Katrina Harry
Email: [email protected]
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Data Analyst — Data Acquisition Section
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Sydney, NSW
Salary: $101,679 to $114,709
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 26-IHACPADIV-31656
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Thursday, 27 August
Agency website: https://www.health.gov.au
The role: Key capabilities:
- Manage programs effectively, work to tight deadlines and respond quickly to changing priorities with sound judgment, consultation and persistence.
- Support the section’s operations, including development, continuous improvement, change control and stakeholder engagement across the program of work.
- Deliver the section’s objectives by achieving outcomes, contributing to operational capability and responsiveness, and supporting change in uncertain environments.
- Understand client requirements, collect data, deliver analysis and resolve problems. Identify, evaluate and recommend options, and implement solutions where required.
- Build productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including IHACPA staff and management, and working groups.
- Apply IHACPA’s governance framework and help ensure internal controls are managed effectively, including risk management, delegations, compliance, finance, human resources, workplace health and safety, and ICT.
Position contact: Sheldon Le
Telephone: (02) 7232 6055.
