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Federal Court of Australia
CEO and Principal Registrar
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Locations: Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Classification: Statutory Appointment
Position number: Reference: 3627932
Applications close: Friday, 4 September
Agency website: https://www.fedcourt.gov.au
The role: Ideally based in Sydney or Melbourne, the CEO and Principal Registrar assists the Chief Justice of the FCA to manage the administrative affairs and business of the FCA and is a trusted adviser to the Chief Justice. The CEO is also the agency head and accountable authority of the entity. The CEO is responsible for the appropriations for the courts and the tribunal, the Commonwealth Courts Registry Services and corporate services. The CEO is also responsible for the provision of corporate services to the courts and the tribunal. It also oversees resourcing for the shared Commonwealth Courts Registry Services.
It is key to ensuring the proper resourcing of the administration of justice in the courts and tribunal. The appointee will have a demonstrated record of leading organisational transformation, including technology-enabled change, and making independent and sound decisions while balancing competing stakeholder priorities and constrained resources, supported by strong communication skills across complex organisational settings. The appointee will have the ability to motivate and engage a diverse workforce, building on a culture of engagement, respect, excellence and accountability. Essential to success in this role will be fostering deep and productive internal and external relationships.
The appointee will also constructively and effectively represent the entity and the FCA at Senate Estimates and in media engagements, including press conferences, with informed and strategic judgment.
Position contact: David Pleydell
Email: [email protected].
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts
Executive Officer to First Assistant Secretary (multiple roles)
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Various locations: ACT
Salary: $126,838 to $144,278
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 48072
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 1
Applications close: Sunday, 6 September
Agency website: https://www.infrastructure.gov.au
Position overview: Operating in a dynamic and complex environment, First Assistant Secretary Executive Officers play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective functioning of the First Assistant Secretary’s office, and in providing strategic advice and support. This includes managing sensitive and high-priority matters, coordinating strategic communications, and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
The Executive Officer works closely with the First Assistant Secretary and their Executive Assistant (EA) to ensure timely decision-making and seamless delivery across the division.
Contact: SES Unit
Telephone: (02) 6136 7949.
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
Assistant Director, Media and Communications
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Locations: Adelaide, SA; Albury, NSW; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Dubbo, NSW; Goondiwindi, QLD; Melbourne, VIC; Mildura, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $129,106 to $138,861
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 2026/1661
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 6 September
Agency website: https://www.dcceew.gov.au
Position overview: The Media and Communications team is responsible for leading and managing Inspector-General of Water Compliance media and communications activities. These include media and issues management, corporate and internal communications, targeted media and communications projects, creative content development, graphic design, and social media.
The team is responsible for:
- Supporting specialised community outreach activities, corporate special events, and the Inspector-General as required.
- Working closely with business areas to develop and deliver targeted internal and external communications activities (including media work) to improve community and stakeholder awareness of the Inspector-General of Water Compliance.
- Improving knowledge of the Murray-Darling Basin and Basin Plan in the context of the Inspector-General’s work, powers and responsibilities.
- Raising awareness of successful regulatory and enforcement work by the Inspector-General of Water Compliance and basin-wide agencies that support the successful delivery of the Basin Plan.
Position contact: Andrew Parsons
Telephone: 0476 781 740.
Australian Digital Health Agency
Manager, Cyber Security Architecture
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Locations: Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $124,583 to $142,089
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: TBC
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 6 September
Agency website: https://www.digitalhealth.gov.au
The role: Key responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the Cyber Security Architecture team and day-to-day operational activities.
- Partner with enterprise architects, solution architects, product owners and delivery teams to drive secure-by-design outcomes.
- Provide expert cyber security architecture advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop and implement security architecture plans aligned to the agency’s cyber strategy and roadmap.
- Lead cyber risk assessments and recommend effective security controls and mitigations.
- Ensure compliance with key government security frameworks, including the ISM, PSPF and Essential Eight.
- Oversee architecture assurance activities and ensure solutions appropriately manage cyber security risk.
- Coach, mentor and develop team capability to achieve high-performance outcomes.
Position contact: Mark Sellwood
Email: [email protected].
Fair Work Commission
Conciliator
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Locations: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $127,799 to $138,304
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: TBA
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 6 September
Agency website: https://www.fwc.gov.au
Position overview: Reporting to the Director, Conciliations Team within the Dispute Resolution and Support Services Branch, Conciliators are responsible for undertaking informal dispute resolution of individual rights-based disputes, including unfair dismissal and general protections involving dismissal matters. This work includes conducting conciliations. Conciliators also play a leadership role, mentoring and coaching others and promoting an understanding of dispute resolution principles, processes and skills internally and externally.
Position contact: Nahum Moreau
Telephone: (07) 3028 7864.
Office of National Intelligence
Executive Assistant to Agency Senior Leaders
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Barton, ACT
Salary: $107,275 to $121,732
Classification: APS Level 6
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 6 September
Agency website: https://www.oni.gov.au
Position overview: Executive Assistants (EAs) at the Office of National Intelligence (ONI) are vital to the success of our senior leadership team — serving as indispensable strategic partners to the Senior Executive Service (SES) and receiving strong support and recognition for their valuable contributions. Our EAs comprise a small, dynamic team committed to delivering excellent customer service to ONI and more broadly to the National Intelligence Community (NIC).
You will provide high-quality executive support, coordination and assistance to a member of the ONI SES. The role’s key duties include:
- Organising seniors’ commitments by managing workflows, meetings, diaries and calendars to ensure priorities and deadlines are met.
- Coordinating meetings, invitations and visit logistics, including the preparation of relevant supporting materials.
- Preparing various written communications, and managing documents and databases to ensure accurate, comprehensive and timely information.
- Coordinating travel arrangements, including bookings and expense acquittals.
- Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with a range of key internal and external stakeholders to optimise outcomes for ONI and senior leaders.
- Contributing to a range of project and administrative work, as required, to support the delivery of ONI work priorities.
Contact: ONI Recruitment
Email: [email protected],
National Health Funding Body
System Support and Reporting Officer
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $99,773 to $112,560
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 20036906
Applications close: Sunday, 6 September
Agency website: https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au
The role: Under the guidance of the Assistant Director of Finance, System Administrator (EL1), the role of the System Support and Reporting Officer is to:
- Support Payments System maintenance and operations, including monitoring system jobs, user interfaces and workflows, maintaining the NHFB Configuration Document, and supporting the rollout of TechnologyOne software releases and the annual system rollover.
- Assist with governance documentation and assurance reviews, including annual review of Payments System governance documents (Payments System Policy, System Security Plan, Internal Controls Framework, Security Risk Management Plan, Business Continuity Plan, Incident Response Plan and Disaster Recovery Plan) and quarterly user-access reviews.
- Deliver user training, help desk support and the quarterly Payments System Community of Practice for NHFB and jurisdiction users, including on-boarding and induction of new users.
- Contribute to transparency reporting and data quality, including monthly and annual reporting to the https://publichospitalfunding.gov.au website and supporting preparation of annual report datasets and the Administrator’s Statutory Disclosures.
- Provide stakeholder support and contract administration assistance for key Payments System partners, including TechnologyOne, the Level 2 Configuration Support contractor, and State and Territory Payments System users.
The National Health Funding Body is seeking people with diverse experience who are willing to explore innovative ways of working. People who work at the NHFB will display leadership at all levels and work collaboratively to achieve outcomes.
Position contact: Bec Armstrong
Telephone: (02) 5132 0489.
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Senior Compliance Officer and Senior Governance Officer
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Locations: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW; Townsville, QLD
Salary: $102,947 to $115,384
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: EA2026/178
Applications close: Sunday, 6 September
Agency website: https://www.accc.gov.au
Position overview: Do you want to work at an agency where each day reveals new opportunities to address some of the biggest issues facing consumers and businesses and have opportunities to pursue new and exciting pathways?
Do you want to work at a place where smart and dedicated people from all walks of life collaborate on meaningful matters?
Do you want to drive impactful compliance and governance initiatives that strengthen Australian safety standards and community protection?
If so, this is the place for you! At the ACCC, we’re proud of the impact we can make together. We understand the responsibilities and challenges that come with a fast-moving and ever-changing environment. Our high-performing culture is built on a foundation of care, support and inclusion. It’s why we’re driven by connection and collaboration, sharing our skills, knowledge and support freely and frequently. It’s why we prioritise the wellbeing of our people and empower them to work autonomously, flexibly and courageously. At the ACCC, we believe the best version of you is the one that’s true to who you are — and that’s the you we want working alongside us.
We value flexibility, and all roles can be performed from any capital city or Townsville and are available on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis.
Position contact: Graziella Campana
Telephone: (03) 9977 1861.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quality and Safeguards Commission
Senior Practice Adviser
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Locations: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Parramatta, NSW; Penrith, NSW; Perth, WA
Salary: $99,841 to $112,222
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 105_08/26
Applications close: Sunday, 6 September
Agency website: https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au
The role: Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Draft complex internal and external professional correspondence and guidance related to behaviour support and restrictive practices.
- Monitor and respond to external inquiries, referrals, and engage in stakeholder consultation.
- Under supervision, lead the development of project work related to positive behaviour support and the reduction and elimination of restrictive practices.
- Understand the intended audience and utilise contemporary approaches and frameworks, assist in the development of resources to support compliance activities and build capability with NDIS providers and practitioners.
- Conduct quality and compliance reviews of behaviour support plans and the use of restrictive practices.
Position contact: Mikaela Cook
Email: [email protected].
National Gallery of Australia
Development Coordinator
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Parkes, ACT
Salary: $83,081 to $89,137
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 4017
Applications close: Sunday, 6 September
Agency website: https://nga.gov.au/about-us/jobs
Position overview: The Development Coordinator will play a central role in achieving the National Gallery’s ambitious philanthropic goals. If you have an interest in fundraising and philanthropic work, the gallery is looking for you.
In this role, you will help deliver the gallery’s philanthropic strategies and activities to grow income streams that support a range of projects such as new exhibitions, touring exhibitions, commissioning works of art and enabling art education.
The Development Coordinator will assist in cultivating and stewarding a range of major donations, including bequests and gifts. The Development Coordinator is responsible for researching, planning, implementing and evaluating a range of gallery projects, including organising a variety of events and producing donor-oriented communications.
The successful applicant will report to the Development Manager and join a team of five collaborative and supportive fundraising professionals. You will be a good fit in the team if you work with integrity and optimism and model best-practice fundraising behaviour.
Position contact: Hilary Blackman
Telephone: (02) 6240 6558.
National Emergency Management Agency
NEMA Crisis Intelligence Analyst
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Various locations: ACT
Salary: $88,834 to $96,829
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 141794
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Sunday, 6 September
Agency website: https://nema.gov.au
Ideal candidate: Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong willingness to learn, sound research and analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. We are seeking motivated critical thinkers and problem solvers who can work well under pressure, remain flexible and resilient, and can build knowledge of new subject matter. Candidates will show curiosity, judgment and initiative, with the ability to develop a deeper understanding of diverse topics and contribute effectively both independently and as part of a team.
We encourage applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature-age people and people from other diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential.
Position contact: Michael Radisich
Email: [email protected].
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
Economist
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Various locations: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Salary: $129,106 to $138,861
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 2026/1652
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Monday, 7 September
Agency website: https://www.dcceew.gov.au
The role: The Economics Section is expanding its economics capabilities to inform economic considerations of water policy, including implementation of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan and support for future water policy development activities. We are seeking a new Assistant Director with strong technical, analytical, project management and collaboration skills to play a central role in developing and implementing the section’s approach to economic policy advice.
Responsibilities will include:
- Economic and socioeconomic advice on Murray-Darling Basin implementation and policy reforms.
- Analysing the economic evidence base to solve complex policy problems.
- Commissioning and managing economic analysis and research projects and contracts.
- Engaging and collaborating with partner agencies, governments and other stakeholders to synthesise lines of evidence.
- Influencing stakeholders through effective written and verbal communication.
- Liaising across the department to provide expert advice and support on priority policy matters.
We currently have one non-ongoing vacancy available for immediate filling. A merit pool for filling the same or a similar position in a non-ongoing or ongoing capacity may be established at the conclusion of this selection process.
Position contact: Adrian Waring
Email: [email protected].
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Unique Device Identification Team Lead — Devices Reforms Taskforce
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Locations: Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $124,951 to $142,509
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: s26-MDPQDIV-31554
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Monday, 7 September
Agency website: https://www.health.gov.au
The role: Key capabilities:
- Strong understanding of Australian therapeutic goods regulation, or the ability to quickly develop this knowledge.
- Ability to work independently under broad direction and exercise sound judgment in a complex operating environment.
- Ability to interpret complex regulatory, medical or technical information and distil clear key messages.
- Capability to lead and oversee the delivery and continuous improvement of IT projects.
- Drives strategic thinking, sets direction, and applies sound judgment.
- Delivers results by building capability, managing change, and ensuring outcomes are achieved.
- Builds and maintains productive relationships, fostering collaboration and supporting others’ development.
- Demonstrates integrity, resilience, professionalism and commitment to continuous self-improvement.
- Communicates effectively, adapting to audiences and negotiating with influence.
Position contact: Xin-Lin Goh
Telephone: (02) 5132 4048.
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation
Security Assistant
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Locations: Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $71,183 to $78,850
Classification: APS Level 2
Position number: 00920262027
Security clearance: TOP SECRET-Privileged Access
Applications close: Monday, 7 September
Agency website: https://www.asio.gov.au/careers
The role: As a Security Assistant in ASIO, you will:
- Maintain the security of office environments while overseeing maintenance activities.
- Manage tradespeople, including safe and secure entry and exit processes, to ensure secure delivery of services throughout ASIO facilities.
- Maintain line of sight of tradespeople at all times as they complete maintenance in ASIO facilities.
- Report any unsafe work practices, suspicious behaviours or activities.
- Undertake minor administrative and maintenance tasks as directed, consistent with the AE2.
Contact: ASIO Recruitment
Telephone: (02) 6263 7888.
National Portrait Gallery of Australia
Curator
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Parkes, ACT
Salary: $99,734 to $116,758
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 6013
Applications close: Tuesday, 8 September
Agency website: https://www.portrait.gov.au
The role: Key duties include:
- Research and curate innovative exhibitions of the highest quality and contribute to the development of the gallery’s onsite, touring and online exhibition program.
- Contribute to the interpretation of the collection internally and externally through research, and the display of the collection, and through presentations at conferences and other events.
- Contribute to the collection’s development through participation in all stages of the acquisitions process.
- Compose a range of texts, including correspondence, reports, essays, exhibition texts, online content and other published material associated with exhibitions, the collection and the gallery.
- Develop the layout and physical installation of exhibition projects, working closely with the exhibition designer to devise ambitious and innovative displays.
- Undertake public-speaking activities, including engagement with the media.
- Actively participate in the delivery of gallery learning and access programs and other events, and provide mentoring conducive to internship training.
- Actively participate in the gallery’s philanthropic activities by taking part in events and related engagements.
- Work independently and as an active member of the Curatorial & Collection Section as well as in project-specific multi-disciplinary teams.
- Develop and maintain professional networks that support the gallery and its programs.
Position contact: Serena Bentley
Telephone: (02) 6102 7015.
