Section 26 Register Temporary/Permanent 2026

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  • Date posted

    October 15, 2026

  • Closing date

    31 December 2026

  • Location

    Canberra

Description

Position Overview: Section 26 Register Temporary/Permanent 2026

APS Level 2, APS Level 3, APS Level 4, APS Level 5, APS Level 6, Executive Level 1, Executive Level 2

Department / Agency
Federal Court of Australia
APS Classification
APS Level 2, APS Level 3, APS Level 4, APS Level 5, APS Level 6, Executive Level 1, Executive Level 2
Remuneration
APS Enterprise Agreement Remuneration
Location
Various locations – ACT ACT, Various locations – NT NT, Various locations – SA SA, Various locations – TAS TAS, Various locations – WA WA, Various locations in NSW NSW, various locations in QLD QLD, various locations in VIC VIC
Tenure & Opportunity
Full-Time;Part-Time (Ongoing;Non-Ongoing)
Closing Date
31 December 2026 (11:59 PM AEDT)

Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Federal Court of Australia include:

  • How the Register Works
  • You may update or withdraw your application at any time.
  • Positions include but are not limited to:
  • Federal Court, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia:
  • Executive Assistants,
  • Court Child Experts (psychologists or social workers),
  • Indigenous Family Law Liaison Officers,
  • Client Service Officers,
  • Senior Client Service Officers, and
  • National Native Title Tribunal:

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 may be considered in line with operational requirements
  • You may register your interest in opportunities aligned with your skills, qualifications and experience across classifications ranging from APS 2 to Executive Level 2 (EL2). The register provides the agency with access to suitably qualified APS employees for transfer opportunities that may arise across a diverse range of business areas and classifications.
  • As opportunities arise throughout the year, applications may be considered by relevant business areas to determine whether an applicant's skills, qualifications and experience align with available vacancies. Inclusion on the register does not guarantee an offer of employment. Applicants seeking ongoing (permanent) transfer opportunities are encouraged to also apply for vacancies advertised through the APS Gazette and APSJobs.

Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits

Work Model: Work From Home;On Site;Flexible;Hybrid. Details: Flexible working arrangements may be considered in line with operational requirements.

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 Federal Court of Australia. Applications must be lodged before the official closing date: 31 December 2026 (11:59 PM AEDT).

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