Latest job vacancies in the Public Sector

Department of Defence

Defence People Group Joint Health Command
Business Intelligence Officer – Benefits Realisation
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Campbell, ACT
Salary: $88,175 – $100,724
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: DPG/01314/24
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Sunday, 17 March, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: The focus of the Joint Health Command (JHC) Program Management Office (PMO) is to support the delivery of outcomes and benefits from projects, initiatives and activities (the Program) that contribute to ADF Health Strategy realisation. The JHC PMO provides decision support to Defence executive staff on how health projects, initiatives and activities within JHC (or elsewhere as required) are being executed and governed relative to and in line with the ADF Health Strategy.

As the Benefits Realisation Officer, you will be responsible for the coordinated organisation, direction and oversight of several projects and transformation activities undertaken across JHC and Defence more broadly. The Benefits Realisation Officer’s main function is to act as a benefits specialist within an emerging ”Centre of Benefits Excellence” for benefits management practices to support the JHC’s wide capability uplift. This will be achieved through benefits identification, planning, monitoring and reporting as well as support, engagement and motivation of project leads from across JHC and Defence.
Position contact: Vladimir Ishchenko
Telephone: (02) 6192 7593.

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Department of Defence

Joint Capabilities Group
Joint Logistics Command
Warehouse Manager
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Graytown, VIC
Salary: $80,487 – $86,211
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: JCG/00723/24
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 17 March, 2024
Agency website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au
Duties: The Warehouse Manager oversees the logistics support and governance of the establishment, including the management and accounting of assets. The manager is required to develop logistics and supporting plans that test outcomes on behalf of the Officer Commanding.
About our team
The logistics team is a critical part of the support function within the unit. The team supports explosives ordnance test and evaluation activities across a wide array of logistics planning, assurance and governance outcomes.
Our ideal candidate:

JPEU is looking for an agile and enthusiastic individual who possesses strong logistics and leadership skills and a commitment to achieving organisational goals and objectives. Importantly, they will have the ability to develop good relationships and support networks across a wide array of stakeholders. They will be an excellent communicator and be able to influence outcomes over directing actions.

Our ideal candidate is a logistics professional who can adapt their current skill sets to the explosive ordnance domain. The successful candidate takes the initiative to achieve quality logistics outcomes, focusing on supporting critical test outcomes with a highly technical team.

They will be dynamic and keen to continuously improve systems and processes in an effort to ensure that lean methodologies are used by the team and organisation.

The successful candidate will be proficient in the use of a wide range of tools, such as Microsoft Office and other IT systems, to aid in carrying out their work.
Position contact: Trevor Hadfield
Telephone: (03) 5736 3279.

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National Library of Australia

Digital Knowledge Management
Program Manager, Service Desk
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Parkes, ACT
Salary: $88,349 – $97,287
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 106107
Applications close: Sunday, 17 March, 2024
Agency website: https://www.nla.gov.au/about-us/jobs-library
Duties: The National Library of Australia is seeking to fill the important role of APS6 Program Manager, Service Desk on an ongoing basis. This is a great opportunity to provide your technical expertise to support the National Library’s service desk and help transition the team to an end-user compute focus.

You will manage and coordinate service desk processes through the resolution of complex service desk inquiries.

You will apply your knowledge of a range of application software, desktop computing, Systems Operating Environments (SOE) and IT infrastructure.

Using your in-depth IT knowledge and expert advice, you will:

• Respond in a concise and timely manner to service issues and requests.
• Ensure that IT security and change management policies are followed.
• Keep abreast of new and emerging IT security issues and IT trends.
• Lead a small team in day-to-day priorities and escalate significant issues as they arise.

Position contact: Philip Halliday
Telephone: (02) 6262 1769.

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Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
Collection Management Officers
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $61,803 – $68,834
Classification: APS Level 3
Position number: 89818
Applications close: Sunday, 17 March, 2024
Agency website: https://www.nfsa.gov.au
Job details: Under direction, undertake the following duties:

• Assist with collection management activities, auditing tasks and relocations, including dispatch of collection items for external loans.
• Assist and support various collection management projects including the Collection Relocation Masterplan, Archival Packaging, Integrated Pest Management, and backlog accessioning, and undertake a variety of associated administrative tasks.
• In accordance with museum standards, examine and prepare collection material for long-term storage, update/create accession records using the collection management database, and carry out collection care tasks.
• Provide on-site support for the NFSA’s Property and Security team.
• The safe loading and transportation of collection items, in a variety of commercial vehicle types.
• Undertake and assist in a range of collection management tasks and projects as directed.

Position contact: Shannon Hutchinson
Telephone: (02) 6248 2103.

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Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

Auditor-General for Australia
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Classification: Statutory Appointment
Position number: SOH/2024/001
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 17 March, 2024
Agency website: https://au.hudson.com/jobview/auditor-general-for-australia-job/3591094
Duties: The role of the Auditor-General is to audit Commonwealth entities and report to the Australian Parliament.

Under the AG Act, the Auditor-General’s functions include:

• Auditing the financial statements of Commonwealth entities, Commonwealth companies and their subsidiaries.
• Auditing annual performance statements of Commonwealth entities.
• Conducting performance audits, assurance reviews, and audits of the performance measures, of Commonwealth entities and Commonwealth companies and their subsidiaries.
• Conducting a performance audit of a Commonwealth partner as described in section 18B of the AG Act.
• Providing other audit services as required by other legislation or allowed under section 20 of the AG Act.
• Reporting directly to the Parliament on any matter or to a minister on any important matter.

Position contact: Rebecca Bauer
Telephone: 0413 180 331.

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Australian Security Intelligence Organisation

Payroll Officers
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $81,990 – $112,037
Classification: APS Level 4; APS Level 5; APS Level 6
Position number: 02420232024
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Monday, 18 March, 2024
Agency website: https://www.asio.gov.au
Duties: Role responsibilities:
As an AE4 Payroll Officer in ASIO, you will be required to:

• Undertake moderately complex payroll services, under limited direction.
• Develop a good understanding of and comply with relevant legislation and policy requirements.
• Provide administrative support, including processing, checking and maintaining accurate payroll data in HR systems.
• Provide advice to a range of stakeholders on payroll queries.

As an AE5 Payroll Officer in ASIO, you will be required to:

• Undertake complex payroll services, under limited direction.
• Develop a good understanding of and comply with relevant legislation and policy requirements.
• Apply your technical and subject matter expertise to provide advice to stakeholders on payroll services and recommend potential solutions to resolve a range of complex payroll issues.
• Provide advice and guidance to others on complex payroll activities, and contribute to pay management systems strategies, procedures and policy.
• Have excellent attention to detail and the ability to review and quality control the work undertaken by others.

As an AE6 Payroll Officer in ASIO, you will be required to:

• Prepare, deliver and provide advice on complex pay management, strategy, procedures and policy.
• Apply technical and subject matter expertise to identify and provide advice on issues impacting on payroll activities and incorporate them in decision-making and team planning.
• Engage with stakeholders on complex payroll issues, to provide and obtain information to resolve issues.
• Allocate work, resources and tasks and set work area priorities to meet work area outcomes.
• Develop and generate information and reporting detailing business achievements, trends and improvement recommendations within the payroll function.

Position contact: ASIO Recruitment
Telephone: (02) 6257 4916.

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Department of Health and Aged Care

Australian Centre for Disease Control Establishment Taskforce
Australian Centre for Disease Control Establishment Branch Program
Management and Oversight Section
APS Level 5 – Project Support Officer, Program Management and Oversight Section
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Darwin, NT; Woden, ACT; Sydney, NSW; Parramatta, NSW; Melbourne, VIC; Brisbane, QLD; Perth, WA; Hobart, TAS; Adelaide, SA
Salary: $81,372 – $88,000
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 24-EMDIV-22993
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Monday, 18 March, 2024
Agency website: https://www.health.gov.au/about-us/work-with-us/current-vacancies
Job description: This is your chance to learn, grow, and deliver exceptional results to improve Australia’s public health system. We are looking for individuals who have or can demonstrate experience in the areas of project management, stakeholder engagement, and strong written and oral communication. On offer is an initial 12-month contract with the possibility of an extension for the right candidate.
Duties

• Assist with project planning and scheduling, including work breakdown structures, timelines, and dependency identification.
• Maintain program and project documentation.
• Support monitoring of project deliverables to ensure they meet requirements and deadlines.
• Support program- and project-level reporting activities.
• Coordinate and support program- and project-level meetings.
• Support communication between team members and stakeholders.
• Assist in identifying project risks and issues and support implementation of corrective actions.

Position contact: Ellie Bambrick
Telephone: (02) 6289 2115.

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Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications

Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Operations
Vessel Safety Unit
Senior Marine Surveyor
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Braddon, ACT; Brisbane, QLD; Sydney, NSW; Melbourne, VIC
Salary: $138,821 – $160,932
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 2392
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Monday, 18 March, 2024
Agency website: https://www.amsa.gov.au/about
About the role: As the Senior Marine Surveyor, you will be responsible for providing technical advice regarding domestic commercial vessel survey, to achieve project and service delivery goals.

Specifically, in this role you will implement risk-based project and service delivery skills and services related to domestic commercial vessel safety, based on national standards and international developments in the maritime sector.

This role will have a strong focus on the delivery of AMSA’s accredited marine surveyor scheme, including audits, training, and providing expert advice. You will also be assisting in the development of robust auditing procedures and their continuous improvement.

You will be involved in the certification of vessels, auditing, and review of surveys completed by accredited persons to monitor compliance with the national law, regulations, marine orders, and the Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual.

This role will see you develop and maintain key contacts in industry, Commonwealth and State/Territory authorities and monitor emerging maritime technologies and trends for potential impact on the safety of vessels.

Reporting to the Principal Surveyor, you will be part of a strong risk-focused and results-driven team of professionals.

The location of this role is flexible across the range of AMSA offices nationally.

You will be responsible for:

• Conducting audits, assessments, and monitoring activities relating to private accredited surveyors.
• Attending, participating and presenting at surveyor workshops, interacting with boat builders and other relevant industry contacts within your area of expertise.
• Assessing and making delegated decisions on applications for certificates of survey and permits for standing exemptions.
• Assisting in the development of auditing procedures and frameworks relating to private accredited surveyors.

Position contact: Ben Corden-McKinley
Email: [email protected].

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Department of Health and Aged Care

Australian Centre for Disease Control Establishment Taskforce
Australian Centre for Disease Control Establishment Branch Program
Management and Oversight Section
APS Level 6 – Project Support Officer, Australian CDC Establishment Taskforce
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Woden, ACT; Sydney, NSW; Parramatta, NSW; Melbourne, VIC; Brisbane, QLD; Perth, WA; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Adelaide SA
Salary: $91,092 – $102,765
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 24-EMDIV-23048
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Monday, 18 March, 2024
Agency website: https://www.health.gov.au/about-us/work-with-us/current-vacancies
Duties:

• Assist with project planning and scheduling, including work breakdown structures, timelines, and dependency identification.
• Maintain program and project documentation.
• Support monitoring of project deliverables to ensure they meet requirements and deadlines.
• Support program- and project-level reporting activities.
• Coordinate and support program- and project-level meetings.
• Support communication between team members and stakeholders.
• Assist in identifying project risks and issues and support implementation of corrective actions.

Position contact: Ellie Bambrick
Telephone: (02) 6289 2115.

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Australian Security Intelligence Organisation

Recruitment and Talent Officers
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $81,990 – $87,967
Classification: APS Level 4; APS Level 5; APS Level 6
Position number: 011202320242
Security clearance: Positive Vetting
Applications close: Monday, 18 March, 2024
Agency website: https://www.asio.gov.au
Duties: AE4 Recruitment and Talent Support Officers may be required to:

• Assist with organising interviews and assessment centres.
• Process a variety of recruitment actions to support the team, including updating records and databases, reimbursements and other ad hoc administrative tasks.
• Provide support with candidate selection and checking.
• Monitor the central inbox to field incoming queries from job candidates and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement and streamlining of the talent acquisition process.

AE5 Recruitment and Talent Officers may be required to:

• Draft candidate recruitment information packs.
• Advertise job vacancies.
• Assist with organising interviews and assessment centres.
• Assist with or coordinate the completion of referee checks.
• Respond to candidate queries and provide a high level of candidate care throughout the recruitment process.
• Think creatively to enhance the talent acquisition process, in line with ASIO requirements.
• Contribute to the review of recruitment outcomes.

AE6 Recruitment and Talent Specialists may be required to:

• Work closely with business areas to determine recruitment requirements.
• Develop and enhance candidate recruitment information packs.
• Facilitate the selection process, including organising interviews and assessment centres, undertake referee checks and ensure recruitment outcomes are met.
• Liaise with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including representing ASIO at recruitment forums such as careers fairs and graduate events.
• Provide a high level of candidate care throughout the recruitment process, with a proactive attitude to candidate support.
• Think creatively and innovatively to streamline and enhance the talent acquisition process, in line with ASIO requirements.
• Deliver reporting and metrics, often for a senior executive audience, which includes providing strategic recommendations to ensure efficient and effective recruitment decisions are made.
• Contribute your own subject matter expertise, advise on best practices and think strategically to improve outcomes.

Position contact: ASIO Recruitment.

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Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)

Parks Australia
Marine & Island Parks Norfolk Island
Ranger – Norfolk Island
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Norfolk Island, NSW
Salary: $63,867 – $71,444
Classification: APS Level 3
Position number: 2024/211
Applications close: Wednesday, 20 March, 2024
Agency website: https://www.dcceew.gov.au
The job: Rangers at Norfolk Island National Park undertake projects and programs to manage the natural and cultural values of the park and ensure that visitors have unique and safe experiences within the park. The role supports the Chief Ranger and Senior Ranger to protect the island’s 57 rare and threatened species. This includes feral-animal management, weed management, wildlife surveys and research, and plant cultivation and planting. The role also supports visitor services including management and maintenance of tourist infrastructure, asset management and public contact duties.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Under the general direction of the Chief Ranger or Senior Ranger, assist with the day-to-day, on-ground operations of the National Park and Botanic Garden.
• Assist with implementing specific programs for wildlife conservation and park management, including the monitoring and management of threatened species, feral animals and weed control.
• Assist with the implementation of programs and actions towards improving visitor experiences and visitor safety, including the maintenance and inspection of visitor facilities and road and track management.
• Work with volunteer teams and casual/intermittent and irregular employees.
• Undertake on-the-job hazard and risk assessments for activities and participate as a member of a team.
• Maintain accreditation as a warden or ranger and undertake regulatory activities under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act and Regulations, and/or the Norfolk Island National Parks and Botanic Gardens Act 1984.

Position contact: Joel Christian
Telephone: 0011 6723 22695.

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Attorney-General’s Department

Commonwealth Ombudsman
APS4, APS5 and APS6 – Various Positions
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT; Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $70,727 – $97,871
Classification: APS Level 4; APS Level 5; APS Level 6
Position number: 015_02/24
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Wednesday, 20 March, 2024
Agency website: https://www.ombudsman.gov.au
Duties: Roles and responsibilities
Duties are to be performed under broad direction of your supervisor and in accordance with the APS Code of Conduct, upholding the APS values and upholding the office values of independence, impartiality, integrity, accessibility, and professionalism. Responsibilities and duties will be performed in line with APS work-level standards for the classification and function of each position.
Roles may be available across the following:

• Executive assistants
• Complaint assessment officers
• Complaints and investigations
• Policy and program officers.
• Assessment and inspection officers.
• Corporate and legal.

We are looking for team players with strong community and stakeholder engagement, communication, and analytical skills to work in our office. As a small agency, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the wider objectives of an organisation in a meaningful way.

We are seeking someone with a demonstrated ability to:

• Provide subject matter expertise to support your team to achieve organisational goals.
• Support productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively to influence outcomes (both verbally and in writing).
• Maintain professionalism, independence and impartiality.
• Be resilient and work effectively and efficiently to achieve results.
• Manage your time effectively to accomplish tasks and monitor priorities.

Position contact: Human Resources
Email: [email protected].

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Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Appointment as Councillor of the Specialist Medical Review Council
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Darwin, NT; Canberra, ACT; Sydney, NSW; Brisbane, QLD; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Newcastle, NSW; Adelaide, SA; Hobart, TAS; Townsville, QLD
Classification: Statutory Appointment
Position number: SMRC1889
Applications close: Tuesday, 26 March, 2024
Agency website: https://www.dva.gov.au
Job description: The Specialist Medical Review Council (SMRC ) is seeking registered medical specialists and medical scientists with at least 10 years’ experience, including epidemiologists with at least five years’ experience, who wish to apply their knowledge and contribute to a quality system of compensation for veterans.

The SMRC is seeking specialists from all fields for future review councils.

Additionally, the SMRC is seeking epidemiologists, psychiatrists/psychologists, endocrinologists and immunologists with an interest in thyroid disease to participate in a Review Council concerning Hashimoto thyroiditis.

Successful candidates will also have the opportunity to express their interest in a separate appointment as SMRC Convener.
Position contact: The Registrar, Specialist Medical Review Council
Email: [email protected].

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Australian Signals Directorate

Chief Operating Officer Group
People, Property & Legal
ASD 2025 Cadetship Program
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT; Brisbane, QLD; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA
Salary: $72,756 – $72,756
Classification: APS Level 3
Position number: ASD/00802/24
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 7 April, 2024
Agency website: https://www.asd.gov.au/careers
The role: As a cadet, you will work with other cadets supported by ASD mentors and supervisors.
You will work on a range of projects that contribute to Australia’s national security. You will also undertake training to improve your skills, and gain real-world experience that you won’t obtain at university.

A cadetship is for university students who are currently studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree. You will receive an academic allowance of $800 per subject (capped at four subjects per semester). This is paid at the end of each semester on successful completion of subjects.

Cadets will work on a part-time basis for a minimum of two days a week. The remainder of your time will be dedicated to finishing your university study. After completing the ASD Cadetship Program, you will be promoted to a full-time position.

Diversity powers our mission. Our work is challenging, and our history shows that the best teams contain a diverse range of people. To achieve our mission, we require people with strong integrity and a mix of skills, passion, adaptability, resilience, curiosity and creativity.

We support our people to bring their best selves to work, whether this is through our diversity and inclusion initiatives, flexible working arrangements, or learning and development opportunities.

We are committed to the growth of our most important resource – you.

Your degree doesn’t define your career at ASD. We are looking for cadets from almost every discipline, with opportunities in areas including:

• Accounting and finance
• Administration and customer service
• Auditing, assurance and fraud control
• Cyber security
• Engineering and technical
• Human resources
• Information and communications technology
• Information and knowledge management
• Infrastructure
• Intelligence and analysis
• Legal
• Logistics
• Media and communications
• Procurement and contracting
• Project and program management
• Security
• Strategic and international policy.

Position contact: [email protected].

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Australian Signals Directorate

Chief Operating Officer Group
People, Property & Legal
ASD 2025 Apprenticeship Program
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Perth, WA; Canberra, ACT; Brisbane, QLD; Melbourne, VIC
Salary: $60,288 – $60,288
Classification: APS Level 2
Position number: ASD/00797/24
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 7 April, 2024
Agency website: https://www.asd.gov.au/careers
The role: As an apprentice at ASD, your work will support Australia’s national security. As an apprentice, your work will be supported by ASD mentors and supervisors. Whether you are a school leaver or looking for a career change, if you have a passion for Australia’s national security, we encourage you to apply.

You will work three to four days a week, with the rest of your time dedicated to completing a Certificate IV (1.5 years) or a diploma (two years).

Diversity powers our mission. Our work is challenging, and our history shows that the best teams contain a diverse range of people. To achieve our mission, we require people with strong integrity and a mix of skills, passion, adaptability, resilience, curiosity and creativity.

We support our people to bring their best selves to work, whether this is through our diversity and inclusion initiatives, flexible working arrangements, or learning and development opportunities.

We are committed to the growth of our most important resource – you.

You will work as part of a team with the flexibility to work in a wide variety or opportunities in areas including:

• Accounting and finance
• Administration and customer service
• Auditing, assurance and fraud control
• Cyber security
• Engineering and technical
• Human resources
• Information and communications technology
• Information and knowledge management
• Infrastructure
• Intelligence and analysis
• Legal
• Logistics
• Media and communications
• Procurement and contracting
• Project and program management
• Security
• Strategic and international policy.

Position contact: [email protected].

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Australian Signals Directorate

Chief Operating Officer Group
People, Property & Legal
ASD 2025 Graduate Program
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Various locations in ACT, various locations in QLD, various locations in VIC, various locations in WA
Salary: $77,788 – $77,788
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: ASD/00795/24
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 7 April, 2024
Agency website: https://www.asd.gov.au/careers
The role: As an ASD graduate, you will experience three four-month rotations that will develop your skills and allow you to explore different areas of interest. You will receive bespoke training and be mentored by leading experts in their field. You will be encouraged to try new things while working across multidisciplinary teams that focus on critical intelligence matters.

Upon successful completion of the program, you will have a permanent role at ASD that is relevant to your degree and interests.

Diversity powers our mission. Our work is challenging, and our history shows that the best teams contain a diverse range of people. To achieve our mission, we require people with strong integrity and a mix of skills, passion, adaptability, resilience, curiosity and creativity.

We support our people to bring their best selves to work, whether this is through our diversity and inclusion initiatives, flexible working arrangements, or learning and development opportunities.

We are committed to the growth of our most important resource – you

Your degree doesn’t define your career at ASD. We are looking for graduates from almost every discipline, with opportunities in areas including:

• Accounting and finance
• Administration and customer service
• Auditing, assurance and fraud control
• Cyber security
• Engineering and technical
• Human resources
• Information and communications technology
• Information and knowledge management
• Infrastructure
• Intelligence and analysis
• Legal
• Logistics
• Media and communications
• Procurement and contracting
• Project and program management
• Security
• Strategic and international policy.

Position contact: [email protected].