Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Department of Defence include:

• Are you a veteran or transitioning ADF member eager to prepare for a new chapter in your career while continuing to make a meaningful contribution in support of Defence’s mission?
• Have you considered a career path in Defence Australian Public Service (APS), where you can utilise your invaluable expertise and skills and further develop your career?
• While ongoing employment is the primary way Defence APS fills vacancies, we are seeking to build a register of veterans and transitioning ADF members interested in temporary (non-ongoing) employment opportunities in various roles, levels and locations across Australia. This can be a great opportunity to try a career in Defence APS and hone your public service skills in preparation for applying for ongoing positions.
• Defence APS offers interesting, challenging, and unique work ranging from intelligence and strategic policy right through to human resources, infrastructure, engineering, and information technology.
• For any professional background or future career goals, there’s a role in Defence APS to match
• If you are interested in a temporary (non-ongoing) employment opportunity within Defence APS, register your interest on our Veterans Temporary Employment Register. These opportunities will provide you with valuable skills, and give you a taste of a career in the Defence APS. Please note – registering does not automatically guarantee you a non-ongoing job.
• Positions may become available in a range of occupations including:
• Accounting and Finance
• Administration and Customer Service
• Audit, Assurance and Fraud Control

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.
• 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: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability. This initiative/program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts. For clarification please contact the advertising agency.

Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits

Work Model: Work From Home;On Site;Flexible. Details: Defence is committed to supporting workplace flexibility. Please contact the contact officer for further details..

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.