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  • Date posted

    October 15, 2026

  • Closing date

    30 June 2027

  • Location

    Canberra

Description

Position Overview: Temporary Employment Register

APS Level 1, APS Level 2, APS Level 3, APS Level 4, APS Level 5, APS Level 6, Executive Level 1, Executive Level 2, Senior Executive Service Band 1, Senior Executive Service Band 2

Department / Agency
Australian Communications and Media Authority
APS Classification
APS Level 1, APS Level 2, APS Level 3, APS Level 4, APS Level 5, APS Level 6, Executive Level 1, Executive Level 2, Senior Executive Service Band 1, Senior Executive Service Band 2
Remuneration
APS Enterprise Agreement Remuneration
Location
Canberra ACT, Melbourne VIC, Sydney NSW
Tenure & Opportunity
Full-Time;Part-Time;Casual (Non-Ongoing)
Closing Date
30 June 2027 (11:59 PM AEDT)

Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Australian Communications and Media Authority include:

  • We seek to attract, develop and retain a diverse, enthusiastic and high-performing workforce. To help us in achieving this, we maintain a register of interested applicants for use by managers to fill temporary (non-ongoing) roles up to a maximum period of 18 months.
  • The register is used on an as-needed basis to fill positions that may be full time, part time or casual depending on business needs. Remote working arrangements may be considered.
  • More details about terms and conditions of employment with the ACMA can be found in the ACMA's Enterprise Agreement.
  • The ACMA offers employment opportunities across a wide range of functions:
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Communications and Media
  • Compliance, Regulation and Investigation
  • Engineering and Technical
  • Governance and Performance
  • Information and Communications Technology

Mandatory Eligibility & Security Clearance

Applicants must satisfy the following statutory and organizational requirements:

  • Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, candidates must generally be Australian citizens to be eligible for engagement.
  • Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance (Baseline, Negative Vetting 1, or Negative Vetting 2 as required by the agency).
  • Probationary Period: Employment may be subject to a probationary period, character checks, and pre-engagement screening.
  • Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our enterprise agreement and the operational requirements of the role.

Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits

Work Model: Flexible;Hybrid. Details: Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our enterprise agreement and the operational requirements of the role..

Australian Public Service positions provide comprehensive Commonwealth benefits including a standard 15.4% employer superannuation contribution, attractive leave provisions, and structured career progression pathways across the Australian Public Service.

Official Application Information

This vacancy is an authentic Australian Public Service opening listed through APS Jobs for Australian Communications and Media Authority. Applications must be lodged before the official closing date: 30 June 2027 (11:59 PM AEDT).

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