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Government jobs in Canberra
Explore current government jobs in canberra across Australian public-sector employers. Listings link to the original advertiser for final requirements and applications.
Inventory last refreshed 27 July 2026.
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Current roles 24 shown
Services Australia section 26 APS Register 2026
Services Australia · Various locations - ACT ACT, Various locations - NSW NSW, Various locations - NT NT, Various locations - QLD QLD, Various locations - SA SA, Various locations - TAS TAS, Various locations - VIC VIC, Various locations - WA WA · Fixed term
Register of Interest - Team Leader/Senior Principal Lawyer - Commercial and Governance Law Team
Australian Federal Police · Canberra ACT · Fixed term · $132,185–$143,883
Legal Division Section 26 Register
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Melbourne VIC, Perth WA, Sydney NSW · Fixed term · $77,125–$176,631
Services Australia Temporary Technology and Digital Programs Register – APS4 to EL2
Services Australia · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Melbourne VIC, Sydney NSW · Fixed term · $79,322–$168,571
2026 Temporary Employment Register
Department of Finance · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Perth WA, Sydney NSW · Fixed term
Temporary Employment Register 2026-2027
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Cairns QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Melbourne VIC, Perth WA, Sydney NSW · Fixed term
Temporary Employment Register - Corporate Various Job Families (APS 4- EL2)
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Perth WA, Sydney NSW · Fixed term
NIAA Section 26 (S26) Transfer Register – April 2026 – September 2026
National Indigenous Australians Agency · Various locations - NSW NSW, Various locations - NT NT, Various locations - QLD QLD, Various locations - SA SA, Various locations - TAS TAS, Various locations - VIC VIC, Various locations - WA WA, Woden ACT · Fixed term · $68,524–$180,967
NIAA Temporary Employment Register - April 2026 - September 2026
National Indigenous Australians Agency · Various locations - NSW NSW, Various locations - NT NT, Various locations - QLD QLD, Various locations - SA SA, Various locations - TAS TAS, Various locations - VIC VIC, Various locations - WA WA, Woden ACT · Fixed term · $68,524–$180,967
Legal Services Temporary Register
Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Perth WA, Sydney NSW · Fixed term · $99,855–$133,613
Permanent and Temporary Section 26 Transfer Register
Department of Education · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Newcastle NSW, Perth WA, Sydney NSW, Townsville QLD · Fixed term · $77,983–$182,891
Temporary Employment Register
Department of Education · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Newcastle NSW, Perth WA, Sydney NSW, Townsville QLD · Fixed term · $77,983–$182,891
Temporary Executive Assistant Register
Department of Education · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Newcastle NSW, Perth WA, Sydney NSW, Townsville QLD · Fixed term · $84,828–$115,786
2026 Temporary Employment Register
Professional Services Review · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Melbourne VIC, Sydney NSW · Fixed term · $71,607–$179,255
Services Australia Temporary Executive Support Register - APS4 to EL2
Services Australia · Various locations - ACT ACT, Various locations - NSW NSW, Various locations - NT NT, Various locations - QLD QLD, Various locations - SA SA, Various locations - TAS TAS, Various locations - VIC VIC, Various locations - WA WA · Fixed term · $79,322–$168,571
Section 26 Transfer Register
National Disability Insurance Agency · Various locations - ACT ACT, Various locations - NSW NSW, Various locations - NT NT, Various locations - QLD QLD, Various locations - SA SA, Various locations - TAS TAS, Various locations - VIC VIC, Various locations - WA WA · Fixed term
2026 NDIA Temporary Employment Register
National Disability Insurance Agency · Various locations - ACT ACT, Various locations - NSW NSW, Various locations - NT NT, Various locations - QLD QLD, Various locations - SA SA, Various locations - TAS TAS, Various locations - VIC VIC, Various locations - WA WA · Fixed term · $59,828–$161,291
Services Australia Temporary Corporate Register - APS1 to EL2
Services Australia · Various locations - ACT ACT, Various locations - NSW NSW, Various locations - NT NT, Various locations - QLD QLD, Various locations - SA SA, Various locations - TAS TAS, Various locations - VIC VIC, Various locations - WA WA · Fixed term · $57,497–$168,571
APS Section 26 Transfer - Temporary and Permanent - Employment Register
Attorney-General's Department · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Perth WA, Sydney NSW · Fixed term · $57,497–$170,726
Attorney-General's Department - Temporary Employment Register
Attorney-General's Department · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Perth WA, Sydney NSW · Fixed term · $57,497–$458,612
Temporary Employment Register - National Redress Scheme
Department of Social Services · Adelaide SA, Batemans Bay NSW, Canberra ACT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Perth WA, Wollongong NSW · Fixed term · $74,651–$176,152
REGISTER - Casual National Situation Room Operations (Shift Positions) - 2026/2027
National Emergency Management Agency · Various locations - ACT ACT · Fixed term · $80,246–$86,246
FWO Employment Register 2026
Fair Work Ombudsman · Adelaide SA, Bendigo VIC, Brisbane QLD, Bunbury WA, Cairns QLD, Canberra ACT, Coffs Harbour NSW, Darwin NT, Gold Coast Mc QLD, Hobart TAS, Launceston TAS, Melbourne VIC, Mount Gambier SA, Newcastle NSW, Orange NSW, Perth WA, Rockhampton QLD, Sydney NSW, Toowoomba QLD, Traralgon VIC, Wagga Wagga NSW · Fixed term
Temporary Employment Register
Department of Social Services · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Perth WA, Sydney NSW · Fixed term · $74,651–$176,152