There are a number of opportunities to work in the Australian Public Service. Photo: Michelle Kroll, Region Media.
APS6 Senior Policy Officer & EL1 Assistant Director
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
Location: Canberra, ACT
Type of arrangement: Temporary Transfer under S26 of the Public Service Act 1999
Classification: APS Level 6, Executive Level 1
Security clearance: Baseline
Vacancy number: VN-0731015
Duration: 12 months
Office arrangement: Flexible
Applications close: 15 October 2023
Apply online: https://www.apsjobs.gov.au/s/temporary-opportunity?title=aps6-senior-policy-officer-el1-assistant-director&Id=a05OY000000rsyMYAQ
Overview: Two of DITRDCA’s internationally facing sections are seeking talented and motivated individuals to apply diplomatic and policy skills to evolving technology and telecommunications issues over a key period from 2023-2024.
What you’ll do: Both 12 month roles are in the following teams with the possibility of a further extension for each role:
- Internet Governance Team is seeking Executive Level 1 – Assistant Director to back fill a staff member on maternity leave.
- International Engagement – International Telecommunication Union (ITU) & Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) Team is seeking an APS6 – Senior Policy Officer.
Acting arrangements will be considered for both roles.
Contact officer: Jamie McPherson, Assistant Director – Internet Governance Team
Telephone: (02) 6136 6771
Email: [email protected]
Contact officer: Maria Myutel, A/g Director – International Engagement – ITU and APT
Telephone: 0418 277 795
Administration Officer
Australian Public Service Commission
Location: Canberra, ACT
Type of arrangement: Temporary Transfer under S26 of the Public Service Act 1999
Classification: APS Level 4
Security clearance: Baseline
Vacancy number: VN-0731034
Office arrangement: Flexible
Duration: 8 months
Applications close: 18 October 2023
Apply online: https://www.apsjobs.gov.au/s/temporary-opportunity?title=administration-officer&Id=a05OY000000sJ8wYAE
Overview: The APS Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Unit is seeking a full-time Administration Officer to support the Unit to deliver on its priorities. The Administration Officer will work across both the Unit’s Implementation and Clinical Capability Streams but report primarily to the lead of the Implementation Stream. This role will be offered for a specified duration, with the non-ongoing contract to conclude at the end of the financial year (30 June 2024).
Contact officer: Sam Junor
Telephone: (02) 6202 3830
Email: [email protected]
Business Continuity and Property Reporting Officer
National Archives of Australia
Location: Parkes, ACT
Type of arrangement: Flexible
Classification: APS
Security clearance: Baseline
Vacancy number: VN-0730841
Office arrangement: Flexible
Duration: 6 months
Applications close: 15 October 2023
Apply online: https://www.apsjobs.gov.au/s/temporary-opportunity?title=business-continuity-and-property-reporting-officer&Id=a05OY000000oqUtYAI
Overview: The National Archives of Australia (NAA), Property and Security section is looking for an APS6 Property Resilience and Policy Officer who will be accountable, under limited direction, for the NAA Business Continuity Framework, Emergency Management and Property reporting.
As the Property Resilience and Policy Officer, you will support the management of the NAA property portfolio focusing on business continuity planning, emergency management arrangements and maintaining lease and property data. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders across NAA, develop and maintain policies and processes, undertake procurements, manage contracts, and support committees.
Contact officer: Amanda.Tyhuis
Telephone: (02) 6212 3977
Email: [email protected]
Database Administrator
Commonwealth Ombudsman
Location: Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Melbourne VIC, Perth WA, Sydney NSW
Type of arrangement: Temporary Transfer under S26 of the Public Service Act 1999
Classification: APS
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 1
Vacancy number: VN-0730814
Office arrangement: Flexible
Duration: 12 months
Applications close: 12 October 2023
Apply online: https://www.apsjobs.gov.au/s/temporary-opportunity?title=database-administrator&Id=a05OY000000okPRYAY
What you’ll do: You will administer and maintain databases across the organisation. You will be responsible for building, installation, and configuration of SQL servers, creating databases, implementing and maintaining security, backup /restore, health checks, performance monitoring/troubleshooting, and taxonomy and cleansing.
The ideal candidate has experience with database management/reporting systems, governance policies, and excellent communication skills.
You will also have extensive SQL and PowerShell knowledge for carrying out various administrative and reporting tasks. Some Power BI experience is also desirable.
Contact officer: Corinne Henderson
Telephone: (02) 6243 1613
Email: [email protected]
Analyst, and Program/Project Officers
Department of Education
Location: Canberra, ACT
Type of arrangement: Temporary Transfer under S26 of the Public Service Act 1999
Classification: APS Level 5, APS Level 6
Security clearance: Baseline
Vacancy number: VN-0730676
Office arrangement: On site
Duration: 12 months
Applications close: 18 October 2023
Apply online: https://www.apsjobs.gov.au/s/temporary-opportunity?title=analyst-and-program-project-officers&Id=a05OY000000nRS5YAM
What you’ll do: Reporting to the Assistant Director, the responsibilities of both Analyst, Program and/or Project Officers may include:
- drafting briefings, submissions and other documents relating to higher education funding and payments
- analysing student estimates and funding data to support policy development and program management, such as calculating payments, reconciling funding, or analysing performance
- coordinating and processing higher education payments, including forecasting expenditure and other related financial and payment system administration duties
- updating forward estimates models for HESA (Higher Education Support Act) programs and development of CGS (Commonwealth Grant Scheme) costings for New Policy Proposals as part of the Commonwealth Budget process
- managing projects to implement or improve the administration of the CGS or performance of teaching and learning subsidies, including the student learning entitlement
- providing advice to internal and other stakeholders, including higher education providers and students, in accordance with higher education legislation and policies
- building productive relationships with internal stakeholders to support the administration of CGS and related programs, including consulting legal, data and IT specialists.
Contact officer: Madhu Govan
Telephone: (02) 6121 5285
Email: [email protected]
Director, Project Management and Systems Readiness
Department of Education
Location: Canberra, ACT
Type of arrangement: Temporary Transfer under S26 of the Public Service Act 1999
Classification: Executive Level 2
Security clearance: Baseline
Vacancy number: VN-0730439
Office arrangement: Flexible
Duration: 12 months
Applications close: 22 October 2023
Apply online: https://www.apsjobs.gov.au/s/temporary-opportunity?title=director-project-management-and-systems-readiness&Id=a05OY000000kGjJYAU
What you’ll do: Reporting to the Assistant Secretary, the Director of the Project Management and Systems Readiness team is responsible for overseeing the delivery of the schools USI project through the USI Registry System and in collaboration with state/territory jurisdictions and the non-government school sector. The Director will work collaboratively with the Director of the Strategic Policy team and staff across the branch to ensure effective delivery of the schools USI project.
As an initiative under the National School Reform Agreement, the project is overseen by the Australian Education Senior Officials Committee (AESOC). The Director will manage the Schools Policy Group (SPG) Schools USI Implementation Working Group, including providing secretariat services and support for the Chair (Assistant Secretary, USI Branch).
The Director will work closely with the Office for the Student Identifiers Registrar (OSIR) and the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) and other stakeholders to support the project and ensure systems are ready for implementation of the USI within the agreed timeframes and milestones of the National School Reform Agreement.
The Director will be responsible for the development of a data governance framework with NSW and overseeing the project’s financial management. In undertaking this significant piece of work, the Director is responsible for meeting assurance planning requirements, and providing timely and accurate project reports.
Contact officer: Shane Samuelson
Telephone: 0466 850 351
Email: [email protected]
Assistant Manager – Guarantee of Origin Policy & Technical Section
Clean Energy Regulator
Location: Canberra, ACT
Type of arrangement: Flexible
Classification: Executive Level 1
Security clearance: Baseline
Vacancy number: VN-0730208
Office arrangement: Flexible
Duration: 12 months
Applications close: 31 October 2023
Apply online: https://www.apsjobs.gov.au/s/temporary-opportunity?title=assistant-manager-guarantee-of-origin-policy-technical-section&Id=a05OY000000iAeoYAE
What you’ll do: You’ll help spearhead implementation of Australia’s world-leading Guarantee of Origin (GO) scheme, and support the global net-zero transition by ensuring the GO scheme provides integrity to producers and users of low-emissions products like hydrogen and renewable energy.
The GO scheme, scheduled to commence 2024, is a world-class assurance scheme being designed to track and verify emissions associated with hydrogen, renewable electricity and potentially other products like metals and biofuels made in Australia. A GO certificate will show how a product was made and its lifecycle carbon intensity, enabling growth of ‘green’ trade and combating opportunities for greenwashing.
As part of the Clean Energy Regulator GO Policy & Technical section, you will support the finalisation of policy and regulatory implementation of the GO scheme. Every day is different for the small team you’ll help lead – the role will involve reviewing and drafting input to GO legislation, whiteboarding solutions to tricky policy questions on how the scheme should operate, collaboration with policy, legal, and IT system build colleagues, briefing executives on key issues, devising communication products for future scheme participants, and more.
This is an opportunity to contribute to development and implementation of a pioneering new scheme that will help Australia unlock its potential as a global renewable’s superpower.
Contact officer: Jet Chong
Telephone: (02) 6159 3289
Email: [email protected]
PM&C Employment Register
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Location: Various locations – VIC, Various locations – ACT, Various locations – WA, Various locations – NSW, Various locations – SA, Various locations – QLD, Various locations – NT, Various locations – TAS
Type of arrangement: Flexible
Classification: APS Level 2, APS Level 3, APS Level 4, APS Level 5, APS Level 6, Executive Level 1, Executive Level 2
Security clearance: Baseline
Vacancy number: VN-0727565
Office arrangement: Flexible
Duration: 17 months
Applications close: 31 January 2024
Apply online: https://www.apsjobs.gov.au/s/temporary-opportunity?title=pm-c-employment-register&Id=a05OY0000009gODYAY
What you’ll do: The PM&C Employment Register (the Register) provides all members of the community with the opportunity to register interest for upcoming employment opportunities at PM&C.
The Register is used by hiring managers across PM&C to rapidly fill a broad range of exciting roles such as advisors on taskforces relating to emerging Government priorities, policy roles, governance and corporate roles, management and leadership positions and administrative support including Executive Assistants and more!
Contact: Recruitment
Telephone: (02) 6271 6000 (option 2)
Email: [email protected]
Net Zero Economy Agency Talent Pool
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Location: Sydney NSW, Canberra ACT, various locations in ACT null, Various locations – TAS, Various locations – VVIC, Various locations in NSW, various locations in QLD, various locations in NT, Various locations in WA, Various locations in SA
Type of arrangement: Temporary Transfer under S26 of the Public Service Act 1999
Classification: APS Level 4, APS Level 5, APS Level 6, Executive Level 1
Security clearance: Baseline
Vacancy number: VN-0726342
Office arrangement: Flexible
Duration: 18 months
Applications close: 30 June 2024
Apply online: https://www.apsjobs.gov.au/s/temporary-opportunity?title=net-zero-economy-agency-talent-pool&Id=a052P000004XlFwQAK
What you’ll do: The Net Zero Economy Agency (the Agency) Talent Pool provides all members of the community with the opportunity to register interest for upcoming employment opportunities with the Agency.
The Talent Pool is used by hiring managers to rapidly fill a broad range of roles from APS Level 4 to Executive Level 1 across the five branches of the Agency.
The Talent Pool is open to both current APS employees as well as all members of the community looking to gain employment experience within the Australian Public Service.
Your application will remain active until 30 June 2024 and you may be contacted at any time about available opportunities.
Please note: Positions will be available in our Canberra and Sydney offices. Remote work from other locations will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Contact: If you have any queries please contact [email protected]
APS 5 – Executive Assistant
Department of Social Services
Location: Phillip ACT, Greenway ACT
Type of arrangement: Temporary Transfer under S26 of the Public Service Act 1999
Classification: APS Level 5
Security clearance: Baseline
Vacancy number: VN-0728831
Office arrangement: On site
Duration: 12 months
Applications close: 13 October 2023
Apply online: https://www.apsjobs.gov.au/s/temporary-opportunity?title=aps-5-executive-assistant&Id=a05OY000000RT2jYAG
What you’ll do: The Department of Social Services (the Department) is seeking experienced APS 5 Executive Assistants for a number of roles across the Department. The period of employment will be dependent on the requirements from the business area – it could be 4 weeks, up to 12 months.
The APS 5 Executive Assistant (EA) to the SES Band 2/Group Manager (GM) is a position of trust that requires sound judgement, outstanding organisational and communication skills, a ‘can-do’ and flexible attitude, and the ability to juggle competing priorities. The EA filters and attends to the day-to-day administrative and coordination functions that support the GM’s role and the broader group so that the GM can focus on leadership, strategy, stakeholder and management functions.
The EA is expected to work closely and collaboratively with the GM Executive Officer (EO) and SES officers within the group, and to provide mentoring and peer support to branch EAs.
Contact: SES Unit
Telephone: (02) 6146 3434
Email: [email protected]
Senior Policy Officer – Guarantee of Origin Policy & Technical Section
Clean Energy Regulator
Location: Canberra, ACT
Type of arrangement: Flexible
Classification: APS Level 6
Security clearance: Baseline
Vacancy number: VN-0730209
Duration: 12 months
Applications close: 31 October 2023
Apply online: https://www.apsjobs.gov.au/s/temporary-opportunity?title=senior-policy-officer-guarantee-of-origin-policy-technical-section&Id=a05OY000000iCblYAE
What you’ll do: You’ll help spearhead implementation of Australia’s world-leading Guarantee of Origin (GO) scheme, and support the global net-zero transition by ensuring the GO scheme provides integrity to producers and users of low-emissions products like hydrogen and renewable energy.
The GO scheme, scheduled to commence 2024, is a world-class assurance scheme being designed to track and verify emissions associated with hydrogen, renewable electricity and potentially other products like metals and biofuels made in Australia. A GO certificate will show how a product was made and its lifecycle carbon intensity, enabling growth of ‘green’ trade and combating opportunities for greenwashing.
As part of the Clean Energy Regulator GO Policy & Technical section, you will support the finalisation of policy and regulatory implementation of the GO scheme. Every day is different – the role will involve reviewing and drafting input to GO legislation, whiteboarding solutions to tricky policy questions on how the scheme should operate, collaboration with policy, legal, and IT system build colleagues, briefing executives on key issues, devising communication products for future scheme participants, and more.
Contact officer: Jake Sheehan
Telephone: (02) 6159 3558
Email: [email protected]
Budget Policy Officer – Multiple Opportunities
Department of Finance
Location: Canberra, ACT
Type of arrangement: Flexible
Classification: APS Level 4, APS Level 5, APS Level 6
Security clearance: Baseline
Vacancy number: VN-0713320
Duration: 12 months
Applications close: 13 October 2023
Apply online: https://www.apsjobs.gov.au/s/temporary-opportunity?title=budget-policy-officer-multiple-opportunities&Id=a052P000004Tf81QAC
What you’ll do: An APS 4, 5 and 6 budget officer in Social Policy Division will:
- Assist in the drafting or preparation of Australian Government Budget-related documents.
- Develop policy advice for presentation to the Minister or Executive.
- Conduct research and analysis in support of new policy proposals.
- Interpret, draft and/or review policy and procedural directions within a specialist area.
- Contribute to the planning and implementation of wider agency policies and objectives.
- Analyse financial data and performance of Commonwealth agencies to provide timely recommendations for necessary action.
- Prepare draft reports, briefing papers, Ministerial correspondence and discussion papers for review by Executive level employees.
- Provide expert and/or technical advice in specific and sometimes more complex areas of policy, including in relation to costing new policy proposals.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to policy development and implementation.
Contact officer: Lavinia Mullany
Telephone: (02) 6215 2675
Email: [email protected]
Staff Officer Strategy and Concepts
Department of Defence
Location: Canberra, ACT
Type of arrangement: Temporary Transfer under S26 of the Public Service Act 1999
Classification: APS Level 6
Security clearance: Negative Vetting 1
Vacancy number: VN-0725877
Office arrangement: On site
Duration: 5 months
Applications close: 31 October 2023
Apply online: https://www.apsjobs.gov.au/s/temporary-opportunity?title=staff-officer-strategy-and-concepts&Id=a052P000004XheQQAS
What you’ll do: Support the Director Navy Strategic Plans (DNSP) in the provision of subject matter expertise on strategic policy, concept and strategy development and futures forecasting.
Develop and analyse strategic policy, ensuring higher level Navy documentation remains aligned with emerging departmental direction.
Review, manage and ensure the integration of Navy’s input to wider Australian Defence Organisation (ADO) policy and assessments risk reviews; military strategy; ADF Theatre concepts; future warfighting concepts; and interpret ADO guidance to inform acquisition and development of future capabilities.
Throughout 2023 the main piece of work will be assisting in the development of the Maritime Domain Concept.
Contact officer: Mr Daniel Williams
Telephone: (02) 5108 6011
Email: [email protected]
Executive Assistant Mobility Register
Attorney-General’s Department
Location: Barton, ACT
Type of arrangement: Temporary Transfer under S26 of the Public Service Act 1999
Classification: APS Level 4, APS Level 5
Security clearance: Baseline
Vacancy number: VN-0724047
Office arrangement: Flexible
Duration: 12 months
Applications close: 31 December 2023
Apply online: https://www.apsjobs.gov.au/s/temporary-opportunity?title=executive-assistant-mobility-register&Id=a052P000004XKx6QAG
What you’ll do: This register is open to ongoing APS employees looking for a temporary or permanent mobility opportunity to an Executive Assistant role within the Attorney-General’s Department. Candidates will only be contacted if being considered for a vacancy.
Our opportunities: The department is seeking motivated individuals who are curious and eager to learn, to fill temporary and permanent Executive Assistant (EA) positions across the APS 4 and APS 5 level. Through the provision of executive support, our EAs partner with our Senior Executive Service (SES) officers and their teams to enable our organisation to deliver on key outcomes.
The roles require a high degree of professionalism, judgement, and discretion. Strong relationship skills are also needed to influence and support collaboration and innovation.
Contact: SES Unit
Telephone: (02) 6141 6111 (option 2)
Email: [email protected]
Temporary Employment Register – Parliamentary Educators
Department of the Senate
Location: Capital Hill, ACT
Type of arrangement: Flexible
Classification: APS Level 6
Security clearance: Nil
Vacancy number: VN-0706443
Office arrangement: On site
Duration: 6 months
Applications close: 17 December 2023
Apply online: https://www.apsjobs.gov.au/s/temporary-opportunity?title=temporary-employment-register-parliamentary-educators&Id=a052P000004DDyqQAG
What you’ll do: Parliamentary Educators facilitate learning experiences onsite at Australian Parliament House and online via video conferencing.
These experiences assist students and teachers to understand the work of the Australian Parliament. The onsite roleplay program examines law making in the House of Representatives and the Senate. The interactive video conferencing programs explore Australia’s system of government.
Parliamentary Educators also provide vital support to the administration and delivery of Parliamentary Education Office (PEO) resources and bespoke educational programming.
This selection process is for irregular or intermittent (casual) engagement of parliamentary educators. Duties will be undertaken on an as required basis.
To apply, you are asked to provide a pitch of no more than 400 words detailing your suitability to perform the duties of the position.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: (02) 6277 3475
