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Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
Senior Regulatory Policy Officer and Senior Policy Officer
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing
Various locations: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Salary: $95,438 to $108,360
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 2025/2251
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Friday, 29 August
Agency website: https://www.dcceew.gov.au
The opportunity: The Gas and Liquid Fuels Division provides policy advice and reforms and administers legislation that underpins the reliable and affordable supply of gas and liquid fuel. The division works to ensure liquid fuel can be reliably delivered to support Australia’s economy in the transition to net-zero emissions.
We offer a flexible, diverse and collaborative workplace. Our managers will work closely with you to support your career journey and help you achieve your goals.
Position contact: Alex Zhou
Telephone: (02) 5162 2059.
Australian War Memorial
Chief Information Officer and Head of ICT
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Campbell, ACT
Salary: $157,609 to $169,999
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: 25-100
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 2
Applications close: Friday, 29 August
Agency website: https://www.awm.gov.au
The role: Key duties of the position include:
- Lead the memorial’s strategic and operational business systems planning to progressively achieve the target enterprise architecture environment.
- Ensure effective security risk management of the memorial’s corporate information and systems in accordance with government policy, legislation, and best practice (including access controls, plans and business continuity/disaster recovery capability).
- Manage the daily operations of the IT section to deliver high-quality and timely ICT support services and reliable ICT infrastructure.
- Develop and implement strategies and solutions to improve the efficiencies and effectiveness of existing IT functions and services.
- Direct the formulation and implementation of corporate information technology and information management policies.
- Manage ICT resourcing requirements, including budget development and management, oversight of complex procurement processes, contract negotiation, and performance monitoring and management.
- Lead the ICT team to ensure a productive, motivated, flexible and efficient working group, delivering an effective customer service culture that balances organisational needs, priorities and stakeholder expectations.
Position contact: Leanne Patterson
Telephone: (02) 6243 4232.
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
Regulatory Policy Officer
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $84,794 to $93,020
Classification: APS Level 5
Position number: 2025/2297
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Friday, 29 August
Agency website: https://www.dcceew.gov.au
The role: Key duties of the position include:
- Prepare and provide information to the fuel industry on its legislative requirements.
- Respond to public inquiries via email in a timely, sensitive and professional manner.
- Liaise with the team that undertakes national fuel quality sampling, including contributing to the analysis required to develop compliance responses.
- Draft reports and briefings to support regulatory decision-making.
- Maintain and develop internal processes and operating procedures.
- Contribute and actively participate in a team-oriented environment that encourages a learning culture where expertise can be appropriately shared.
Position contact: Alex Zhou
Telephone: (02) 5162 2059.
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation
AEE2 – Director, Legal Services
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $156,365 to $185,029
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: 00520252026
Security clearance: TOP SECRET-Privileged Access
Applications close: Sunday, 31 August
Agency website: https://www.asio.gov.au/careers
The opportunity: Exciting opportunities exist for suitably qualified lawyers at the AEE2 (APS EL2-equivalent) level. We are looking for talented and dedicated lawyers who are strong leaders, excellent problem solvers, and collaborative colleagues to head up teams across various legal disciplines.
ASIO’s Legal Services Division is a professional in-house legal practice providing expertise across a full range of legal services, including legal advice to support ASIO’s operational and corporate functions, and to manage its representation in courts and tribunals.
The division works with international and domestic partners, including law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and other Commonwealth and state departments and agencies. We provide on-the-job training and structured continuing legal education activities, and you can expect to gain experience across the practice.
A merit pool may be created to fill future vacancies that have the same or similar requirements to this position. This merit pool will be valid for up to 18 months.
Please note that these roles are primarily based in Canberra, with limited possible opportunities available in Melbourne and Sydney.
Contact: ASIO Recruitment
Telephone: (02) 6263 7888.
National Capital Authority
Senior Government Lawyer/Assistant Director
Job type: Full-time, Non-ongoing
Location: Parkes, ACT
Salary: $115,443 to $125,832
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 1097
Applications close: Sunday, 31 August
Agency website: https://www.nca.gov.au
The opportunity: The Strategic Implementation, Governance and Legal team supports the NCA by providing governance and legal services. The team also supports the chief executive with strategic work. All team members in the Strategic Implementation, Governance and Legal Section must gain and maintain a working understanding of the NCA’s strategic priorities and support other teams’ shared purpose and direction.
This is a non-ongoing position for 10 months to cover maternity leave.
Position contact: Bianca Bautista
Telephone: (02) 6271 2888.
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Senior Policy Officer – National Suicide Prevention Office
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $98,336 to $110,937
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 25-NMHCDIV-29596
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 31 August
Agency website: https://www.health.gov.au/
The opportunity: The Senior Policy Officer reports to the Assistant Director, Policy and works within the National Suicide Prevention Office Policy Team, contributing to strategic policy work that facilitates a whole-of-government approach to suicide prevention.
The role of the Senior Policy Officer requires proven project management, stakeholder consultation and contract management skills, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills. To be successful, the person in this role will be self-motivated, have a flexible work approach, be able to work effectively in distributed team arrangements across geographical locations, and want to develop their experience in strategic policy advice and suicide prevention system reform.
The ideal candidate for this role is passionate about suicide prevention, has professional experience in mental health or suicide prevention, evaluation, monitoring and reporting, and strong interpersonal skills.
People with a lived or living experience of suicide (those who have experienced suicidal thoughts and behaviours, survived a suicide attempt, cared for someone through suicidal crisis, or are bereaved by suicide) are strongly encouraged to apply.
Position contact: Tegan Cotterill
Telephone: (02) 7232 5175.
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation
AE6 – Lawyers
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $107,346 to $120,947
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: 00620252026
Security clearance: TOP SECRET-Privileged Access
Applications close: Sunday, 31 August
Agency website: https://www.asio.gov.au/careers
The opportunity: ASIO’s Legal Services Division is a professional in-house legal practice providing expert legal advice to support ASIO’s operational and corporate functions, and to manage ASIO’s representation in courts and tribunals. The division works with international and domestic partners, including law enforcement, intelligence agencies and other Commonwealth and state departments. We provide on-the-job training and opportunities for professional development and you can expect to gain experience across the practice.
Exciting opportunities exist for suitably qualified lawyers at the AE6 (APS6) level. We are looking for early career lawyers, with some experience of legal practice, who are curious, creative thinkers to be part of our team, working across a range of legal disciplines. A number of positions are available.
A merit pool may be created to fill future vacancies that have the same or similar requirements to this position. This merit pool will be valid for up to 18 months.
Please note that these roles are primarily based in Canberra, with limited possible opportunities available in Melbourne and Sydney.
Contact: ASIO Recruitment
Telephone: (02) 6263 7888.
Office of National Intelligence
Executive Assistants to Agency Senior Leaders
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Barton, ACT
Salary: $93,275 to $117,729
Classification: APS Level 5, APS Level 6
Position number: Various
Security clearance: As required
Applications close: Sunday, 31 August
Agency website: https://www.oni.gov.au
The role: 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.
- Managing forward work programs in close collaboration with the executive teams supporting the Director-General and Deputy Directors-Generals to align priorities and optimise seniors’ time.
- Preparing various written communications, and managing documents and databases to ensure accurate, comprehensive and timely information.
- Coordinating travel arrangements with assistance from ONI’s Business Support Unit, including preparing travel programs, agendas, 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.
- Responding to general inquiries and conducting document and data analysis as required.
- 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].
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Director, National Anti-Scam Centre
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW; Townsville, QLD
Salary: $143,411 to $168,064
Classification: Executive Level 2
Position number: EA2025/143
Applications close: Sunday, 31 August
Agency website: https://www.accc.gov.au
The role: Key duties include:
- Plan and lead fusion cells comprising cross-sector participation focused on priority scam threats, ensuring clear objectives, an outcomes focus and strong partner engagement.
- Design and implement processes for intelligence and data sharing across government, banks, telcos, digital platforms and other organisations in the scam ecosystem.
- Oversee development of scam typologies, indicators of compromise and actionable intelligence products to inform prevention and disruption.
- Drive innovative approaches to improve data quality, interoperability and automation across reporting and detection systems.
- Lead a team of professionals, role modelling our leadership behaviours, supporting a professional and collaborative working environment, coaching, giving continuous feedback, resolving conflict and facilitating career development.
- Represent the ACCC and NASC in high-level forums, partnerships and policy processes relating to scams, fraud, data sharing and intelligence.
Position contact: Jayde Richmond
Telephone: (03) 9658 6460.
Museum of Australian Democracy – Old Parliament House
Systems Support Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Parkes, ACT
Salary: $75,385 to $81,775
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: NP
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 31 August
Agency website: https://moadoph.gov.au/about/careers
The role: Key duties of the position include:
Under the direction of the EL1 Manager IT and guidance of an APS6 Systems Administrator, the Systems Support Officer will be required to:
- Provide basic level 1 & 2 technical support to staff and perform basic system administration.
- Respond to and manage ICT service requests.
- Assist with the maintenance of MoAD’s ICT systems.
- Prepare and maintain system and process documentation.
- Work with vendors to diagnose and correct problems.
- Work with the agency to facilitate change management across the enterprise platforms.
- Carry out additional administrative duties as required.
Position contact: Andrew Levison
Telephone: (02) 6270 8202.
Comcare
WHS Inspector and Senior WHS Inspector
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Newcastle, NSW; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $89,709 to $110,946
Classification: APS Level 5, APS Level 6
Position number: 02223
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 31 August
Agency website: https://www.comcare.gov.au
The role: Work Health and Safety (WHS) Inspectors play a vital role, helping employers understand their work health and safety responsibilities, fostering a cooperative and consultative approach with workers and their representatives, and by taking appropriate action when non-compliance is found.
WHS Inspectors undertake a range of WHS regulatory activities in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and procedures. The work includes WHS-related prevention programs and campaigns, stakeholder engagement and dispute resolution, presentations, inspections and investigations across a wide range of industries and risk factors (physical and psychosocial).
The APS5 Inspector and APS6 Senior Inspector role requires working as a member of a team, assisting to mentor less experienced inspectors, and working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including employers, workers, complainants, health and safety representatives, employer associations, unions, and federal and state government agencies.
The ideal Inspector and/or Senior Inspector is a knowledgeable and principled professional with expertise in Commonwealth WHS legislation, and capable of conducting inspections and leading investigations across diverse industries and risk factors. They excel in stakeholder engagement, dispute resolution, and preventive regulatory activities, while also mentoring junior staff and contributing to strategic regulatory intelligence. Strong written communication, ethical conduct, and a commitment to promoting safe workplaces are essential, along with the ability to manage complex tasks independently and maintain high standards of recordkeeping and operational awareness.
Contact email: [email protected]
Telephone: 1300 366 979.
Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR)
Assistant Manager Finance – Accounts Receivable and Debt Management
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Various locations: ACT
Salary: $122,235 to $129,811
Classification: Executive Level 1
Position number: 1297_06/25
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 31 August
Agency website: https://www.industry.gov.au/
The team: The Financial Services Section is an integral part of the CFO Division’s Financial and Shared Services Branch. Our responsibilities encompass accounts receivable, debt management, accounts payable, and grants processing.
In addition to our regular business activities, we are undertaking several process improvement initiatives, including one aimed at further automating and enhancing our debt management system and processes. We are also partnering with other Commonwealth agencies to advance the government’s eInvoicing initiative.
Our section works closely with other finance professionals within the CFO division, as well as other areas within the department, to deliver quality service and support, ensuring that the team is well trained, knowledgeable, and efficient in providing compliant services while seeking continuous business improvements.
Our section is dedicated to offering professional financial services and advice to its stakeholders. We value growth, innovation, and excellence in all our endeavours.
The opportunity: The Assistant Manager Finance – Accounts Receivable and Debt Management (ARDM) role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing team within the Financial Services section. Reporting to the Manager – Financial Services, the Assistant Manager Finance – ARDM is responsible for delivering exceptional client service and efficiently managing the Accounts Receivable and Debt Management functions for the department.
Position contact: Ivona Lisowska
Telephone: (02) 6276 1035.
Clean Energy Regulator
Senior Regulatory Officer – Compliance Strategy and Assurance
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $98,905 to $112,596
Classification: APS Level 6
Position number: CER 073/25
Security clearance: Baseline
Applications close: Sunday, 31 August
Agency website: https://cleanenergyregulator.gov.au/careers
The role: Duties of the position may include but are not limited to:
- Assisting with program management within the section, including the agency’s audit program, management of auditors, auditor inspection program and stakeholder engagement and education program.
- Providing advice and support on audit and assurance policy, strategy and education matters, including:
- Preparing complex reports and briefs to senior management and agency committees;
- Synthesising complex information and preparing clear written guidance for internal and external stakeholders.
- Interpreting and applying legislation and guidance.
- Taking responsibility for the achievements of own and team outcomes, monitoring progress and following through to deliver quality outcomes.
- Establishing and maintaining effective and productive working relationships with agency staff, and counterparts in other agencies, to achieve section and branch goals.
- Analysing audit and inspection data and translating it into reports, and overseeing data quality in SharePoint, Excel and CRM systems.
The position may involve supervisory responsibilities. This will include conducting quality assurance activities and developing expertise required within the team.
Position contact: Katrina Williams
Telephone: (02) 6159 3496.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Vector Surveillance Officer
Job type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Sydney, NSW
Salary: $77,728 to $84,619
Classification: APS Level 4
Position number: 2025/2762
Applications close: Monday, 1 September
Agency website: https://www.agriculture.gov.au
The opportunity: Science and Surveillance Group (SSG) comprises scientists and operations and support staff responsible for regulatory advice and training, technical input to biosecurity policy, regulation activity in the Torres Strait and diverse surveillance and diagnostic services around Australia. This includes animal and plant health surveillance measures under the Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy.
The Surveillance section is one of the four national sections delivering diagnostic or surveillance activities within the Operational Science & Surveillance (OSS) component of the SSG. The section comprises the National Border Surveillance, Vector Monitoring Program (VMP) and Hitchhiker Surveillance Program teams and is led by a management team consisting of a Director, Assistant Directors and APS 6 Senior Surveillance Officers.
Position contact: Donna MacKenzie
Telephone: 0475 750 076.
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
APS 5/APS 6 Policy Officers (multiple roles), Policy and Statutory Functions
Job type: Full-time; Part-time, Ongoing; Non-ongoing
Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
Salary: $87,895 to $106,728
Classification: APS Level 5, APS Level 6
Position number: OAIC-2025-021
Security clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Applications close: Tuesday, 2 September
Agency website: https://www.oaic.gov.au
The role: Policy and Program Officers (APS5 and 6) report to EL1 Assistant Directors within the Policy and Statutory Functions team and work closely with the Directors, team members and other teams across the branch.
Duties may include:
- Supporting the successful delivery of any allocated workstreams, from conception, planning and project management to stakeholder engagement, product delivery and review and continuous improvement.
- Preparing high-quality strategic policy and regulatory advice, drawing on research and analysis, leveraging expertise of key stakeholders and undertaking strategic consultation.
- Building strong, effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, international counterparts, businesses and the community.
- Engaging in agile and innovative ways of working to deliver on the Commissioner’s key priorities, as well as discharging BAU.
- Supporting the strategic direction of the team and the branch, and contributing to a shared sense of purpose for staff.
- Fostering a positive work environment and a collaborative and innovative team culture for the RIS Branch.
- Modelling flexibility, adaptability and resilience in a dynamic work environment.
- Developing and maintaining administrative processes to support delivery of the team’s work.
- Other duties as required.
Position contact: Zoe Fitzell
Telephone: (02) 9942 4139.
