Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet include:

• The PM&C Employment Register (the Register) provides all members of the community with the opportunity to register interest for upcoming employment opportunities at PM&C.
• The Register is used by hiring managers across PM&C to rapidly fill a broad range of exciting roles 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!
• The Register is open to both current APS employees as well all members of the community looking to gain employment experience within the APS. For more information about the Register please refer the Employment Register FAQs below.
• If you are interested in becoming an Executive Assistant at PM&C, please submit an application for the PM&C Executive Assistant Employment Register here.
• 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. At PM&C to be eligible for a vacancy you must be an Australian Citizen on the date you are engaged/employed.
• Successful candidates will be required to be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check. They will also be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance of an appropriate level for the role. At PM&C all employees must hold a Baseline level security clearance at a minimum, however some roles may
• Current ongoing APS employees – Ongoing and non-ongoing transfer opportunities may be offered, under section 26 of the Public Service Act 1999.
• Non-APS employees and those that do not hold an ongoing role within the APS – Non-ongoing opportunities the employee may be engaged for an initial term of up to 12 months. The employee may be eligible for one contract extension, up to a maximum employment period of 18 months. In any case, non-ongoing employees will be bound by a maximum of 2 consecutive contracts in the same, or similar role.
• Flexible working arrangements (such as remote work, part time work) will be considered on an individual basis, based on the operational requirement of the role and individual preferences.
• recruitment@pmc.gov.au

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.

Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits

Work Model: Hybrid. Details: Flexible working arrangements may be considered.

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.