$52,000 to$162,885
Office arrangement
Flexible
Opportunity Type
Full-Time;Part-Time
Opportunity Status
Non-Ongoing
Opportunity Employment Type
Specified Term
Opportunity Employment Type Details
Initial period may be offered for up to 18 months
Learn how a merit list or pool may be used Learn how a merit list or pool may be used
Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy, may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role, without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months.
For more information about Merit Lists or Merit Pools please go to APSC's website - The APS Merit Principle Canberra ACT, Various locations - NSW NSW, Various locations - NT NT, Various locations - QLD QLD, Various locations - SA SA, Various locations - TAS TAS, Various locations - VIC VIC, Various locations - WA WA
About the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC)
The Australian Public Service Commission (the APSC) is a medium sized policy & program agency within the portfolio of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Our purpose is to position the Australian Public Service (APS) workforce for the future to ensure it meets the demands and expectations of the Australian Government, Parliament and people.
The APSC sets the standards and expectations on integrity, behaviour and stewardship, making clear what it means to be a good public servant and a leader in the APS. The APSC guides and positions the workforce for the future and uplifts the quality, capability and capacity of our workforce, to ensure it delivers the priorities of the Australian Government and people.
Our statutory responsibilities and commitment to change provides the opportunity to work on exciting and engaging projects and programs whilst supporting our internal priorities.
The key duties of the position include: The vacancy eligibility
The Australian Public Service Commission (the APSC) seeks to attract, develop and retain diverse, enthusiastic and high-performing employees. To help us in achieving this, we maintain a temporary employment register of interested applicants that the APSC can use to fill a variety of employment opportunities across various classifications and business areas. The positions may be full time, part time or casual depending on individual team needs.
To help us better match you with a role that suits your employment preferences, interests and skills, we want to know more about you and the work that you are interested in and we will collect this information via the application form.
If there is a suitable opportunity that matches your skills and experience, you may be contacted regarding your application. Submitting an application does not guarantee employment with the APSC.
The register may be utilised to access candidates to fill roles at short notice 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!
Please note:
Non-ongoing opportunities may be offered with an initial engagement of up to 12 months, with one possible extension of up to 6 months (a total maximum contract period of 18 months).
Ongoing engagement or promotion under the Public Service Act 1999 is not possible through this register.
Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS) unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo the process to obtain and maintain, or continue to hold the required security clearance of an appropriate level for the role. At the APSC all employees must hold a baseline level security clearance at a minimum, however some roles may require a higher level of clearance.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a mandatory National Criminal History check (NCHC).
Applications remain active until 31 December 2024. Applications are not carried over after this time, you will be required to submit a new application for the following year.
How does a temporary register work?
The Commission employment register is used to fill a variety of vacancies across Commission.
To help us better match you with a role that suits your employment preferences, interests and skills, we want to know more about you and the work that you are interested in and we will collect this information via the application form.
While your preferences outlined within your application will be taken into account, your details may be shared with hiring managers for roles across the Commission not necessary aligned with your identified preferences if we feel you have the relevant skills and experience for the role.
The Australian Public Service Commission is committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workforce. We welcome applications from across our community including, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, mature aged employees and carers.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit:
Getting to know the Australian Public Service Commission The Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) is a central agency within the Prime Minister and Cabinet portfolio. The Commission supports two statutory office holders: the Australian Public Service Commissioner—who is also agency head—and the Merit Protection Commissioner. Their functions are set out in sections 41(1) and 50(1), respectively, of the Public Service Act 1999.About the CommissionThe Australian Public Service Commission is a non-corporate Commonwealth entity within the Prime Minister and Cabinet portfolio. Our Statutory responsibilities are detailed in the Public Service Act 1999. The APSC also provides resources to support the Merit Protection Commissioner. We operate under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013. We employ around 350 staff, and have offices in Canberra and Sydney.
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