Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Austrade include:

• We are looking for flexible, adaptable, professional ongoing APS employees to contribute to the Department’s work across a broad agenda. We are interested in individuals with expertise across all areas of the Department’s work, both policy and corporate management.
• To help us in achieving our goals, we maintain a register of interested applicants to help us fill temporary and permanent vacancies.
• This register is intended for Ongoing, APS employees seeking temporary or permanent transfer employment opportunities to Austrade. External candidates not currently working within the APS, seeking temporary employment opportunities are encouraged to lodge their expression of interest on the Austrade Temporary Employment register.
• We would like to hear from all professions, including but not limited to:
• Communication, Media, Branding, Marketing
• Service Delivery, Helpdesk functions
• Economics, Statistics, Research, Data
• Executive Assistant / Executive Officer
• Grants Management, Assessment, Administration
• Human Resources (HR) and People:

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.
• In the online application form, you will be able to express interest in roles from APS Level 3 to SESB1 and the skillsets most closely aligned with your experience. Employment opportunities may be offered as temporary or permanent section 26 transfers depending on business needs and requirements.

Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits

Work Model: Hybrid. Details: Hybrid working arrangements are in place and specific details can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement.

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.