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Department of Finance
Visits Coordinator and Manager VIP Visits
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $98,022 to $119,634
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 2025/044
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 6 April
Agency website: https://www.finance.gov.au
The role: The Visits Coordinator is required to:
- Develop, coordinate and deliver incoming exchange programs for foreign delegations, including travel within Australia to facilitate the delivery of program activities.
- Coordinate outgoing exchange programs for Australian delegations, including accompanying the delegation overseas to facilitate the delivery of the program as a representative of the AusPol Council.
- Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with council members and alumni, Australian political parties, government agencies, visiting dignitaries and AusPol Council exchange partner organisations.
- Provide administrative support to the AusPol Secretariat, including reporting on AusPol Council’s activities and managing its inbox, website and database.
- Prepare internal and external correspondence, including drafting program and agenda papers, briefings and Senate estimates papers as required.
- Undertake financial management and recordkeeping activities.
- As required, coordinate and manage transport arrangements for government guests’ visits and other significant events, including on-the-ground support in the delivery of transportation services during major visits and events within Australia.
- As required, manage projects for the COMCAR and Programs Branch.
The Manager VIP Visits is required to:
- Coordinate and manage transport arrangements for government guests’ visits and other significant events, including on-the-ground support in the delivery of transportation services during major visits and events within Australia.
- Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, government agencies, diplomatic officials and visiting dignitaries.
- Prepare internal and external correspondence, including drafting visit-related papers, briefings and Senate estimates papers as required.
- Undertake financial management and recordkeeping activities.
- As required, support the coordination and delivery of incoming and outgoing Australian Political Exchange Council visits, including travel to domestic and international locations, to deliver program activities and support to exchange participants.
- As required, manage projects for the COMCAR and Programs Branch.
Position contact: Gabrielle Cataldo
Telephone: (02) 6215 3922.
Australian Digital Health Agency
Partnerships Lead, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Digital Health
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $98,045 to $110,612
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: TBC
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 6 April
Agency website: https://www.digitalhealth.gov.au
The role: Exciting project initiatives that will fall within the responsibilities of the position are:
- Increasing the adoption and use of My Health Record and electronic prescribing with stakeholders across Australia.
- Working with stakeholders to improve the foundations of digital health to better serve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Supporting the development of a Digital Health Literacy Plan for the Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Organisation sector.
- Project-related responsibilities will include:
- Develop briefing papers to support agency leadership meetings with the Indigenous health sector.
- Provide valuable input into how the agency could increase its partnerships across the Indigenous health sector.
- Coordinate sector workshops.
Position contact: Laura Hindmarsh
Email: [email protected].
Administrative Review Tribunal
Assistant Director Agency Liaison
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $117,665 to $138,493
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 42679
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 6 April
Agency website: https://www.art.gov.au
The role: Key duties include:
- Leadership and people management: Manage a geographically dispersed team in accordance with the APS Values and Code of Conduct. Build team capability through mentoring, providing feedback and encouraging career development.
- Service delivery: Coordinate whole-of-ART responses to, and management of, issues arising from interactions with decision-making agencies where issues involve multiple ART business areas, ensuring timely responses are provided.
- Stakeholder management: Build and maintain productive and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to further the achievement of the tribunal’s statutory objectives.
- Issues management: Identify and analyse policy, legislative and operational issues and contribute to their management, including by providing advice and recommending solutions.
Position contact: Claire Jordan
Telephone: (02) 9276 5360.
Department of Defence
Assistant Director – Exercises and Plans
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT; Queanbeyan, NSW
Salary: $120,303 to $135,701
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: JOC/01969/2
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 1
Applications close: Sunday, 6 April
Agency website: https://www.defence.gov.au
The role: The Assistant Director, Exercises and Plans, is a pivotal position within the Australian Civil-Military Centre’s (ACMC’s) civil-military-police preparedness activities. The position is responsible for managing, developing and delivering ACMC input into Australian Defence Force and other-government agency exercises and activities in accordance with the ACMC Exercise Support Strategy.
The successful candidate will be expected to bring their experience in, and knowledge of, civil-military police coordination and engagement to the following activities:
- Identification, assessment and prioritisation of exercises.
- Attendance at exercise planning activities as part of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC).
- Advocacy for/facilitation of other-government agency and external/non-government organisation involvement (as appropriate) and inclusion of interagency and whole-of-government themes and objectives into the exercise design.
- Coordination of and/or input to the development of exercise documents and artefacts.
- Support preparatory training for exercise participants, including interagency seminars.
- Coordination of external subject matter expert support and/or provision of briefings, presentations and panel discussions in support of an exercise or activity.
- Support to Exercise Control (EXCON), Higher Control (HICON) and/or the training audience during the exercise.
- Participation in exercise or activity-related After Action Reviews and input to/development of associated Post-Activity Reports.
Position contact: Peter Giugni
Telephone: 0487 582 702.
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
Herbarium Data Entry Manager
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $84,794 to $93,020
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 2025/440
Applications close: Sunday, 6 April
Agency website: https://www.dcceew.gov.au
The role: Key duties include:
- Lead databasing activities at the Australian National Herbarium and work collaboratively to manage day-to-day workflow according to established priorities.
- Be responsible for data content and standards, validation and quality control.
- Provide reports on project activity and progress.
- Report and assist the resolution of software and hardware problems.
- Supervise data entry staff and conduct training in data entry and data-retrieval operations.
- Prepare documentation for data entry and data entry procedures, including field-book data recording and entering data from specimen images.
- Assist staff in the use of the Australian National Herbarium (ANH) and Australian National Botanic Garden (ANBG) specimen databases.
- Contribute to management of workplace operational change in response to projected changes to resources and priorities.
- Undertake testing and reporting associated with development of new database platforms/structure as required.
- Assist in developing user manuals and data entry protocols for special collections as organisational priorities evolve.
- Interpret and enter field-book, specimen and locality data (including ANBG living collections).
- Ensure appropriate specimen data is available for other applications.
- Generate specimen labels and reports. Generate geographic coordinates where absent and perform other data enhancement and checking.
- Resolve data entry errors and undertake data cleaning to promote consistency in related records.
- Be responsible for management of registration and electronic accession numbers for all new plant material accessions at the Australian National Herbarium and Australian National Botanic Gardens.
- Liaise with client areas that use collections data, in particular the Living Collections of the ANBG.
- Deliver presentations on field-book/specimen data and use of the databases to staff, students and volunteers.
Position contact: Bronwyn Collins
Telephone: (02) 62 465 133.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Horticultural Senior Biosecurity Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Mickleham, VIC
Salary: $77,728 to $84,619
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: 2025/791
Applications close: Sunday, 6 April
Agency website: https://www.agriculture.gov.au
The job: Under limited direction following successful training, the successful candidate will perform a range of technical duties relating to the management of high-risk plant imports within the plant compound.
The successful applicant will need skills in horticultural practices including budding, grafting and general plant husbandry and maintenance. They must also have an eye for detail and be able to maintain accurate records, both computer and paper-based. We are seeking applicants who are energetic, resilient, capable and driven, to enable the department to achieve its service delivery goals. A flexible approach to problem solving and the ability to use initiative are equally important, as is a genuine interest in horticulture.
Position contact: Mathew Scarlett
Telephone: 0438 943 589.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Project/Scientific Officer
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Majura, ACT
Salary: $85,545 to $107,708
Classification: APS Level 5, APS Level 6
Position number: Several
Applications close: Sunday, 6 April
Agency website: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au
The role: The key duties of an APS 6 Project/Scientific Officer position may include:
- Work with a high degree of independence, undertake desktop research and analysis of data or scientific evidence, and prepare detailed reports relating to one or more technical or professional areas of expertise.
- Undertake project management, risk management and/or risk assessment as part of a multidisciplinary team on standards setting and associated work.
- Work with a high degree of independence to provide expert advice and analysis within one or more technical or professional areas of expertise.
- Communicate complex scientific or regulatory information to a range of stakeholders for a range of purposes.
- Maintain technical knowledge and continue to develop knowledge and expertise in relation to professional skills and regulatory requirements.
- Communicate clearly and effectively regarding work projects and priorities, including participation in relevant project team meetings and liaison with internal and external stakeholders as required.
- Supervise and provide training for staff.
- Support other scientific and food data tasks related to the activities of the agency, as required.
The key duties of an APS 5 Project/Scientific Officer position may include:
- Undertake desktop research and analysis of scientific evidence and data, and draft detailed reports relating to one or more technical or professional areas of expertise.
- Provide expert advice and analysis within one or more technical or professional areas of expertise.
- Communicate complex scientific, technical or regulatory information to a range of stakeholders for a range of purposes.
- Maintain technical knowledge and continue to develop knowledge and expertise in relation to professional skills and regulatory requirements.
- Communicate clearly and effectively regarding work projects and priorities, including participation in relevant project team meetings and liaison with internal and external stakeholders as required.
- Support other scientific and food data tasks related to branch activities, as required.
- Work as part of a team to contribute to planning and managing food surveys and other research projects.
- Review and evaluate scientific literature and data, including analysis and presentation of analytical survey data.
- Write for a variety of purposes, including the preparation of high-quality technical and non-technical reports relating to the above.
Position contact: Michelle Kennedy/Tracy Hambridge
Telephone: (02) 6228 8305 (M), (02) 6228 8333 (T).
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
APS5 – Passport Intelligence Analyst
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $89,703 to $95,854
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 0316/2025
Applications close: Sunday, 6 April
Agency website: https://www.dfat.gov.au/careers/careers
The role: Key duties include:
- Provide written and oral intelligence assessments that relate to internal and/or external fraud in support of passport fraud investigations.
- Compile intelligence information using passport systems, OSINT and other sources.
- Undertaking data analysis to detect potential matters of internal and external fraud.
- Plan and organise high-quality analytical projects.
- Communicate complex issues in a clear and well-structured manner.
- Work with sensitive personal information while demonstrating professionalism, judgment and discretion.
- Maintain knowledge and understanding of the passport fraud environment and relevant Commonwealth legislation.
- Use critical thinking and analytical ability to assess threats to the Australia passport stream, Australians and Australia’s interests.
- Apply appropriate recordkeeping and documentation procedures.
- Demonstrate attention to detail, trustworthiness, personal attributes and ethics consistent within the spirit of APS values and codes of conduct.
Position contact: Wade Rothwell
Telephone: (02) 6178 5912.
Department of Finance
Policy Officers
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Classification: APS Level 5, APS Level 6
Position number: 2025/046
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 6 April
Agency website: https://www.finance.gov.au
The role: We are looking for motivated people at the APS 5 and APS 6 levels to join the Financial Management Branch. The roles would suit individuals who would like the opportunity to:
- Provide policy advice and guidance to key stakeholders on financial and appropriations framework matters, including legislative instruments.
- Interpret and apply legislation, policies and frameworks and collaborate with key stakeholders on policy development and relevant legislative change.
- Assist in preparing a range of written material, including ministerial and departmental briefs, determinations and legislative instruments.
- Work across a broad range of interesting issues and whole-of-government processes, from high-level legal and policy framework to financial systems management and accounting.
- Access a unique opportunity and be part of high-priority work within other areas of Finance through short-term secondments and surge opportunities.
- Be supported to pursue professional qualifications, including being mentored by experienced Chartered Accountants (CAs) and Certified Practising Accountants (CPAs).
Position contact: Nikoletta Diamond
Telephone: (02) 6215 1763.
Department of Finance
Senior Policy Officer (Assistant Director)
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $126,885 to $153,655
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 2025/048
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 6 April
Agency website: https://www.finance.gov.au
The role: This role would suit an individual who would like the opportunity to:
- Provide policy advice and guidance to key stakeholders on appropriations framework matters.
- Assist with the preparation and production of Budget Paper No. 4, including providing financial policy and management advice to key stakeholders.
- Interpret and apply legislation, policies and frameworks and collaborate with key stakeholders on policy development and legislative change related to special appropriations and the appropriations framework.
- Prepare a range of written material, including ministerial and departmental briefs, determinations, and legislative instruments.
- Work across a broad range of interesting issues and whole-of-government processes, from high-level legal and policy framework to financial systems management, accounting and financial administration.
- Access a unique opportunity and be part of high-priority work within other areas of Finance through short-term secondments and surge opportunities.
- Be supported to pursue professional qualifications, including being mentored by experienced Chartered Accountants (CAs) and Certified Practising Accountants (CPAs).
Position contact: Megan Everest
Telephone: (02) 6215 2725.
Department of Education
Assistant Director, Organisational Management (EL1)
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $125,220 to $138,394
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 25/0175
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 6 April
Agency website: https://dese.nga.net.au/?AudienceTypeCode=EXT-EDU
Key duties: In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Leading the organisation structure and position management function, using high-quality data and adhering to best-practice standards to support strategic decision-making.
- Preparing reports, briefs and correspondence for senior managers and a range of stakeholders.
- Liaising with senior leaders, an external payroll provider and other key stakeholders to address organisational structure and position management needs and drive data-driven solutions.
- Supporting and informing the management of People projects through provision of data.
- Overseeing the delivery of data products within the team and contributing positively to change management across the branch.
- Fostering an inclusive and positive team culture, provide leadership and support members to enhance their capability and professional development, and contribute to a high-performing unit.
- Provide expert advice and guidance, and monitor changes in APS and department establishment policies, procedures and legislation, as well as analytical techniques and tools. Oversee compliance, share knowledge and identify emerging issues.
- Support a continuous improvement approach and implement organisational structure initiatives, policies and procedures that support the delivery of team priorities.
Position contact: Catherine Wang
Telephone: (02) 6121 7198.
National Emergency Management Agency
NEMA Human Resource Advisers
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing
Various locations: ACT
Salary: $85,687 to $91,809
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: JR 137099
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 6 April
Agency website: https://nema.gov.au
The role: Key duties include:
- Coordinate recruitment processes for NEMA in a shared services environment.
- Assist in the provision of logistical corporate support to internal and external stakeholders in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
- Develop and maintain recruitment activity spreadsheets and documentation, and retention of data using an approved document management system.
- Provide timely and quality customer service in a regulatory environment.
- Draft and review recruitment procedures, ensuring they align with APS and internal policies.
- Assist in the delivery of reports that incorporate a range of data sources to provide visibility to senior executives.
- Contribute to the preparation of correspondence, briefs, minutes and reports on emerging issues.
- Provide support for other human resource tasks as required for the Engagement, Strategy and Performance section.
- Promote an inclusive and diverse workplace culture and ensure all staff are valued and recognised for their qualities, ideas and perspectives.
Position contact: Rose Shaw
Telephone: 0488 205 394.
Federal Court of Australia
Procurement Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $84,228 to $91,809
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 208-03-25
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Monday, 7 April
Agency website: https://www.fedcourt.gov.au
Position overview: The Procurement Officer will play a crucial role in supporting the procurement and contract management functions within the Federal Court entity. This position is responsible for undertaking analytical, reporting, and administrative tasks, ensuring compliance with Commonwealth procurement policies and procedures, and providing advice and support to internal stakeholders on procurement and property-related matters.
The Procurement Officer will utilise advanced data analysis and reporting skills to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting obligations mandated by the Department of Finance (DoF) and the Attorney-General’s Department (AGD). This includes but is not limited to AusTender reporting, Indigenous Procurement Policy compliance, Senate Order disclosures, Questions on Notice, Compliance Reporting, and contract monitoring. The role also involves managing contract expiry and segmentation, contract publishing, and ad hoc reporting requests from senior management and external stakeholders.
In addition to reporting responsibilities, the Procurement Officer will provide procurement support for low-value acquisitions, ensuring value-for-money procurement outcomes while maintaining compliance with Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs). The position requires a strong ability to analyse procurement data, assess trends, and develop strategic recommendations that align with organisational and government procurement objectives.
This role is part of a small but highly specialised procurement team, requiring collaboration across various departments and external agencies. The Procurement Officer must demonstrate strong initiative and sound judgment in applying procurement policies and best practices, ensuring that procurement activities are conducted with integrity, transparency, and accountability.
Position contact: Henry Rodriguez
Telephone: (07) 3052 4133.
Austrade
General Manager, Northeast Asia
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: International
Classification: Senior Executive Service Band 2
Position number: 5211_01/25
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 2
Applications close: Monday, 7 April
Agency website: https://www.austrade.gov.au
The role: Leading experienced Australian and locally engaged teams, the General Manager International, Northeast Asia is based within the Australian Consulate General in Tokyo and is a member of a global network that reports to the Austrade Deputy CEO, Trade and Investment, who is based in Australia. Working with counterparts in Northeast Asia and Australian state and territory governments, the role is responsible for:
- Contributing to Australia’s global reputation by promoting Australian capability in the Northeast Asia region using global objectives and priorities to guide local strategy.
- Leading sector-focused trade teams responsible for assisting Australian companies achieve commercial trade outcomes.
- Advancing Australia’s strengths as a highly attractive destination for investors and securing productive foreign investment into Australia.
- Representing Austrade and Australia in a range of high-level corporate and government settings in Australia and across the Northeast Asia region.
- Working collaboratively, as a member of the senior management team, to deliver the Australian Government’s trade and investment priorities and contribute to Austrade’s broader strategic objectives.
Position contact: Dr Marianne Broadbent and Deborah Komesaroff
Telephone: 1300 347 437.
National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA)
Environment Specialists
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA
Salary: $229,945 to $229,945
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: Various
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Monday, 7 April
Agency website: https://www.nopsema.gov.au
The role: These roles will:
- Support and lead reviews of environmental assessment and management proposals.
- Inspect business premises and offshore locations to monitor the implementation of important environmental management controls and take action where compliance issues are identified.
- Share knowledge and work collaboratively with other specialists to address regulatory and compliance issues.
- Support the effective regulation of the offshore energy sector, and engage with industry and stakeholders where required.
Contact: Human Resources Adviser
Telephone: (08) 6188 8778.
