Latest job vacancies in the Public Sector

National Disability Insurance Agency

APS4 Actuary (Professional Stream)
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Richmond, VIC; Surry Hills, NSW
Salary: $85,174 to $85,174
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: 1032_04/25_EXT
Applications close: Sunday, 27 April
Agency website: https://www.ndis.gov.au
Key duties: The APS4 Actuary (Professional Stream) will have contact with a variety of stakeholders and will be required to provide advice on a range of matters to resolve moderately complex to complex inquiries.

The position will handle technical tasks involving data, considering alternative approaches to account for uncertainty.

Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Reporting, analysis and data management activities.
• Extracting, cleansing and preparing data from multiple sources, particularly the data warehouse, and advising on appropriate data checks for reasonableness.
• Updating and developing regular performance monitoring.
• Supporting the division to fulfil statutory requirements of the NDIS Act 2013, including the provision of data and analysis for reporting to the board and Minister, and for public data sharing.
• Utilising and assisting in designing actuarial, statistical, and mathematical modelling techniques to undertake analytical work on a range of tasks. This includes monitoring and analyses, data tabulations, preparing public dashboards, running Scheme projection models, scenario testing and other predictive modelling.
• Analysing Scheme experience as an input in the assumption-setting process for the Scheme projections and other cost analyses.
• Preparation and technical review of tables, charts and commentary for inclusion in the AFSR, QRDM, board papers and other reporting.

Position contact: Yvette Pollock
Telephone: (03) 5225 2776.

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Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC)

EL1 Senior Project Officer, Partnering with Consumers
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Sydney, NSW
Salary: $120,829 to $137,808
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 20042821
Applications close: Sunday, 27 April
Agency website: https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/careers
The role: Duties of the Senior Project Officer will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• With the Director, lead the planning and conceptualisation of strategies and national guidance to support shared decision-making, health literacy and partnerships with consumers within the healthcare system.
• Review, analyse and summarise published literature, websites, policy papers and other published material to inform policy and program direction.
• Preparation of high-quality written reports, briefs, resources and other documents for a range of audiences on complex healthcare issues.
• Investigation and understanding of current strategic and clinical issues relating to the program areas and considering how they can be addressed by the commission.
• Consultation with experts and stakeholders, including coordination of formal consultation processes, where required, to achieve the program objectives.
• Participation in and presentations to committee meetings, forums and workshops on relevant topics.
• Provision of secretariat support to the work of relevant committees and expert groups managed by the Partnering with Consumers team.
• Project management activities including project planning and documentation, implementation, monitoring and reporting on progress of the project; providing recommendations about managing risk, identifying problems and proposing possible solutions.
• Keeping the Director informed about progress on projects, and strategic implications.
• Collaborate with other teams across the commission to ensure alignment with other work programs and strategic priorities.
• Other duties as required and directed.

Position contact: Anna Flynn
Telephone: (02) 7232 5351.

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National Gallery of Australia

Registration Officer, Collection Storage
Job type: Full-time; Part-time; Casual, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Parkes, ACT
Salary: $64,923 to $70,612
Classification: APS Level 3
Position number: Multiple
Applications close: Sunday, 27 April
Agency website: https://nga.gov.au/about-us/jobs
Key duties: In accordance with the APS 3 work-level standards, you will:

• Assist in coordinating the art storage areas and undertake storage activities associated with the gallery’s collection. This includes art handling across various media, both in-house and off-site, including undertaking the movement of artworks and gallery assets and preparing artworks and gallery assets for transport.
• Update art movement information on the Collections Management System (CMS) and ensure all locations are accurate and updated in a timely manner.
• Assist in the preventive maintenance of the gallery’s collection by undertaking improved packing/repacking programs for works of art in storage, adhering to accepted gallery practice.
• Assist curatorial staff and visitors accessing storage areas, as per agreed timetables and the gallery’s collections policy. In accordance with the National Gallery’s collections policy, provide assistance to the annual stocktake of the collection.
• Contribute to achieving departmental goals and fostering a positive team culture.

Contact: Recruitment
Telephone: (02) 6120 2989.

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Department of Finance

Administration and Coordination Officer/Lead Administration and Coordination Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Classification: APS Level 4, APS Level 5
Position number: 2025/057
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Monday, 28 April
Agency website: https://www.finance.gov.au
The role: The APS4 Administration and Coordination Officer will:

• Be responsible for day-to-day coordination of Assurance Reviews by working closely with Commonwealth agencies to provide advice, guidance and administrative support in the lead-up to each review.
• Manage multiple reviews concurrently, engage independent review teams (through established procurement processes), book travel for reviewers, prepare planning meeting agendas, and maintain and update the team’s database.
• Engage with a wide variety of stakeholders, both internal and external to government.
• Contribute to the team’s improvement activities such as helping to modernise business processes, frameworks and systems.

The APS5 Lead Administration and Coordination Officer will:

• Lead a small team of Coordination Officers, including providing support, direction and work allocation.
• Run daily team stand-up meetings.
• Be responsible for day-to-day coordination of Assurance Reviews by working closely with Commonwealth agencies to provide advice, guidance and administrative support in the lead-up to each review.
• Manage multiple reviews concurrently, engage independent review teams (through established procurement processes), book travel for reviewers, prepare planning meeting agendas, and maintain and update the team’s database.
• Engage with a wide variety of stakeholders, both internal and external to government.
• Contribute to the team’s improvement activities such as helping to modernise business processes, frameworks and systems.

Position contact: Richie Smith
Telephone: (02) 6215 2579.

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Department of Social Services

2026 Graduate Development Program
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS, Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Classification: Graduate APS
Position number: EXT-2025-0154
Applications close: Monday, 28 April
Agency website: https://www.dss.gov.au
The role: We are recruiting for Generalist, Data, Finance and Communication pathways.

We are looking for:

• Eager learners who are enthusiastic about delivering solutions that will improve the wellbeing of individuals and families in Australian communities.
• Curious graduates who can generate innovative ideas and solutions to help drive success.
• Resilient and courageous team players with good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Effective communicators who can empathise and assist our stakeholders with their needs.
• Adaptable graduates who actively seek feedback on their behaviour and performance.

Contact: DFP Recruitment
Telephone: 1300 895 669.

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Department of Social Services

2026 Graduate Development Program (Affirmative Measure – Indigenous)
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS, Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Classification: Graduate APS
Position number: EXT-2025-0156
Applications close: Monday, 28 April
Agency website: https://www.dss.gov.au
The role: We are recruiting for Generalist, Data, Finance and Communication pathways.

We are looking for:

• Eager learners who are enthusiastic about delivering solutions that will improve the wellbeing of individuals and families in Australian communities.
• Curious graduates who can generate innovative ideas and solutions to help drive success.
• Resilient and courageous team players with good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Effective communicators who can empathise and assist our stakeholders with their needs.
• Adaptable graduates who actively seek feedback on their behaviour and performance.

Contact: DFP Recruitment
Telephone: 1300 895 669.

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Department of Home Affairs

2026 Graduate Development Program
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Various locations: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Salary: $76,863 to $82,906
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: 137262
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Monday, 28 April
Agency website: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au
The role: Our Graduate Program offers an exceptional pathway to launch your career in a dynamic and meaningful environment. With tailored rotations designed to align with your interests and skills, you’ll gain hands-on experience across diverse areas of the department.

The program includes vocational learning opportunities to build your professional expertise, personalised coaching to support your development, and dedicated support to help you succeed. Graduates will benefit from a comprehensive induction program, networking events, and mentoring, equipping them with the skills and connections to build a rewarding career.

We put our people first, fostering exemplary leadership, collaboration, and innovation to make a meaningful impact.

Our program invests in your growth, prepares you for a fulfilling and impactful career, and helps you to contribute to shaping tomorrow today.

Our graduate positions are available in all Australian capital cities. Applicants have the ability to express their preferred location during the application process.

Note: If you are found suitable but not offered a graduate position, you may be placed in a merit pool. The merit pool may be used to fill non-graduate (similar vacancy) positions in various locations across the department.
Contact: Entry Programs Team
Email: [email protected].

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Department of Social Services

2026 Graduate Development Program (Affirmative Measure – Disability)
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS, Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Classification: Graduate APS
Position number: EXT-2025-0157
Applications close: Monday, 28 April
Agency website: https://www.dss.gov.au
The role: We are recruiting for Generalist, Data, Finance and Communication pathways.

We are looking for:

• Eager learners who are enthusiastic about delivering solutions that will improve the wellbeing of individuals and families in Australian communities.
• Curious graduates who can generate innovative ideas and solutions to help drive success.
• Resilient and courageous team players with good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Effective communicators who can empathise and assist our stakeholders with their needs.
• Adaptable graduates who actively seek feedback on their behaviour and performance.

Contact: DFP Recruitment
Telephone: 1300 895 669.

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Department of Home Affairs

2026 Graduate Development Program – Affirmative Measures – First Nations
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Various locations: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Salary: $76,863 to $82,906
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: 137266
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Monday, 28 April
Agency website: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au
The role: Our Graduate Program offers an exceptional pathway to launch your career in a dynamic and meaningful environment. With tailored rotations designed to align with your interests and skills, you’ll gain hands-on experience across diverse areas of the department.

The program includes vocational learning opportunities to build your professional expertise, personalised coaching to support your development, and dedicated support to help you succeed. Graduates will benefit from a comprehensive induction program, networking events, and mentoring, equipping them with the skills and connections to build a rewarding career.

We put our people first, fostering exemplary leadership, collaboration, and innovation to make a meaningful impact.

Our program invests in your growth, prepares you for a fulfilling and impactful career, and helps you contribute to shaping tomorrow today.

Our graduate positions are available in all Australian capital cities. Applicants have the ability to express their preferred location during the application process.

Note: If you are found suitable but not offered a graduate position, you may be placed in a merit pool. The merit pool may be used to fill non-graduate (similar vacancy) positions in various locations across the department.
Contact: Entry Programs Team
Email: [email protected].

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Department of Finance

Director Accreditation Policy
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $154,910 to $182,377
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: 2025/054
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Monday, 28 April
Agency website: https://www.finance.gov.au
The role: This is an exciting opportunity to build and lead a high-performing team responsible for developing and advising on policy to deliver a whole-of-government priority. Australia’s Digital ID System is a key enabler of other government initiatives for streamlining government service delivery, growing Australia’s digital economy, and protecting Australians from data breaches, scams and cybercrime.

To maximise the uptake of Digital IDs. we need to build public trust and confidence in Australia’s Digital ID System, including by having an accreditation scheme for providers of Digital ID services with robust privacy protections and other safeguards enshrined in legislation.

You will play a key role delivering these outcomes by:

• Leading a high-performing team, fostering staff development and the achievement of organisational goals.
• Overseeing research and analysis to inform policy development for stakeholder consultation and government consideration.
• Developing and advising on policy relating to the operation of the Digital ID accreditation scheme and its legislative framework.
• Promoting awareness and understanding of the Digital ID accreditation scheme among key stakeholders.
• Engaging with a wide variety of stakeholders, internal and external to government, to support the operation and future development of the Digital ID accreditation scheme.
• Contributing to the leadership of the broader branch and division.

Position contact: Duncan Anderson
Telephone: (02) 6215 1619.

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Civil Aviation Safety Authority Australia

Senior Committee Secretariat Officer – Affirmative Measures – Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or Disability
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $116,487 to $136,204
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 3887
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 1
Applications close: Monday, 28 April
Agency website: https://www.casa.gov.au
Key duties: Our ideal candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge and experience in managing and providing high-level secretariat support to several committees.
• The ability to exercise sound judgment and manage complex matters efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to influence and negotiate respectfully.
• Outstanding writing skills and the ability to analyse and condense complex matters into concise written documents, tailoring writing for varying audiences.
• The ability to develop and implement new and improved procedures and processes and provide a thorough understanding of effective corporate governance frameworks.
• High-level interpersonal skills including dealing with senior executives, board members, and internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to scan current priorities and recognise emerging ones, identify the criticality of tasks, and exercise judgment in managing the outcome as appropriate.
• Exceptional organisational, time management and administration skills, with demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of legislative, financial and administrative frameworks and a sound understanding of government decision-making processes.
• The ability to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees in a sensitive, respectful and equitable manner.
• Promotion of workplace safety, equity and diversity, and act in accordance with the CASA Values and Behaviours.

Position contact: Tracy Duren
Telephone: (02) 6217 1541.

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Federal Court of Australia

Deputy Associate (Legal) – General Federal Law (non-Family Law)
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Sydney, NSW
Salary: $75,022 to $81,775
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: 0308-04-25
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Monday, 28 April
Agency website: https://www.fedcourt.gov.au
The role: Key responsibilities and duties:

• Assist in the conduct of court proceedings, including the transcription of orders, ensuring the orderly conduct of matters and general courtroom management.
• Assist the Associate in the day-to-day management of chambers, including responding to inquiries and, as required, managing the Associate inbox on behalf of the judge.
• Undertake legal research as required by the judge, including identifying relevant legislation, summarising key legal authorities, and preparation and maintenance of legal research materials.
• Assist the judge with the management of cases and, as required, enter data into the court’s case management systems to reflect the outcomes of court events.
• Assist with the preparation of matters for both the court and the judge, which may include the preparation of case summaries, general file maintenance and other tasks as required.
• Assist the judge with the preparation and delivery of judgments, which may include undertaking complex legal research as well as editing in line with the court’s judgment publication standards.
• Assist with the general operation of chambers.
• Other duties, as required.

Contact email: [email protected].
Telephone: (02) 9184 5056.

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Defence Housing Australia

Business Analyst
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Gungahlin, ACT
Salary: $101,295 to $116,452
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 493618
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Tuesday, 29 April
Agency website: https://www.dha.gov.au
The role: Reporting to the Technology Business Partner, and in line with DHA strategic objectives, the Business Analyst has the following key responsibilities:

• Acquire and apply detailed knowledge of DHA’s business capabilities and familiarity with DHA’s Enterprise Applications to begin work quickly and effectively.
• Facilitate workshops and interviews with a variety of stakeholders to begin elicitation of requirements and validate your understanding of current state processes.
• Complete and document analysis of current state processes, including personas, process mapping, pain-point elicitation and identification of potential process re-engineering opportunities.
• Analyse, interpret and compose business rules and requirements into acceptance criteria within user stories.
• Facilitate collaborative solution design workshops within a multi-disciplinary team so that subject matter experts, developers and testers can contribute to the outcome.
• Document the agreed design into functional specifications and other technical documents while offering specialist advice to improve implementation and business process improvement. Ensure that the solution addresses the business requirements captured in the acceptance criteria.
• Support the creation of basic testing criteria for the documented solution, including investigation and resolution of system problems early in the development process.
• Contribute to Enterprise Change Management (ECM) activities by completing showcases and creating content that enables user adoption of system changes.
• Actively contribute to the development of the Business Analysis role within DHA by participating in BA meetings and providing insights related to ways of working, templates that are utilised and lessons learned from previous analysis activities.

Position contact: Kirsten Ricetti
Telephone: (02) 6268 3766.

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Fair Work Commission

Assistant Agreements Officer
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $80,412 to $87,262
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: TBA
Applications close: Wednesday, 30 April
Agency website: https://www.fwc.gov.au/about-us/careers
Key duties: Under general direction, as a member of a small team:

• Undertake research and analysis on workplace relations issues, including those in relation to agreements and other matters under the Fair Work Act 2009, and prepare reports and other correspondence.
  • This may include:
    • Analysing applications for approval, termination and/or variation of enterprise agreements and supporting documentation to ensure that agreements meet the requirements of the Fair Work legislation and relevant case law;
    • Using the commission’s case management system to accurately record activities undertaken;
    • Email interaction with the chambers of members of the commission to advise on issues arising from agreement analysis or other research and seek direction;
    • Preparing summaries of submissions;
    • Under the direction of a commission member, drafting decisions;
    • Appropriately communicating issues and information to members, internal staff and external parties.
• Assist in the collection of agreement-related data for the purposes of internal analysis and/or published reports.
• Undertake administrative tasks supporting the work of the tribunal in relation to agreement-related matters, including publishing material on the commission’s website.
• Draft documents such as briefing notes, web materials, information materials and correspondence. Where required, proofread and review documents drafted by other team members.
• Contribute new ideas and maximise the benefits of change, including the identification of opportunities to improve the efficiency of business processes.
• Assist in all areas of the Tribunal Support Branch and undertake other duties as directed by the Executive Director, Tribunal Support, the Director, Agreements and the Assistant Directors, Agreements Operations/Projects.

Position contact: Joanna Xiradakis
Telephone: (03) 8656 4577.

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Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC)

Supervisor, North Operations Support
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Sydney, NSW
Salary: $94,563 to $105,909
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 5967_04/25_CGC
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 1
Applications close: Wednesday, 30 April
Agency website: https://www.acic.gov.au
The role: Key duties include:

• Leading a team of Business and Operations Support Officers to ensure that operational support functions and resources located in the ACIC State Offices are effectively managed and delivered.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, alignment to the ACIC’s objectives, effective collaboration with key stakeholders and the appropriate allocation of resources.
• Business/facilities management, operational checks and requests, including dealing with cash and exhibits.

Position contact: Belinda
Telephone: 0458 506 091.