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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
Director - AI Innovation and Transformation
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Perth WA, Sydney NSW · Fixed term · $140,675–$159,607
Special Counsel - Legislation and Legal Reform
Department of Defence · Canberra ACT · Permanent · $165,236–$173,360
2026/2027 Temporary Employment Register
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Parramatta NSW, Perth WA, Sydney NSW · Fixed term · $64,723–$176,499
2026/2027 Temporary Employment Register
Therapeutic Goods Administration · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Fairbairn ACT, Melbourne VIC, Parramatta NSW, Perth WA, Sydney NSW · Fixed term · $64,723–$176,499
NEMA National Situation Room Operations Officer (shift and non-shift)
National Emergency Management Agency · Various locations - ACT ACT · Permanent · $80,246–$86,246
APS5 Data Analyst
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Parramatta NSW, Perth WA · Fixed term · $89,135–$96,829
Human Resource Officer
Australian Taxation Office · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Melbourne VIC, Parramatta NSW, Perth WA, Sydney NSW, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD · Fixed term · $101,142–$116,131
Senior Data Analyst and Senior Reporting Analyst
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Perth WA, Sydney NSW · Fixed term · $99,784–$112,571
Senior Financial Analyst
Airservices Australia · ACT, NSW · Permanent
Senior Procurement & Contract Manager
Defence Housing Australia · Carrington NSW, Gungahlin ACT, Newstead QLD, Parramatta NSW · Permanent · $104,793–$120,411
Assistant Director, Fraud and Sanctions Compliance Manager
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade · Canberra ACT · Permanent · $127,351–$142,452
Assistant Director, Fraud and Sanctions Compliance Manager - Affirmative Measures, Disability
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade · Canberra ACT · Permanent · $127,351–$142,452
Assistant Director, Fraud and Sanctions Compliance Manager - Affirmative Measures, Indigenous
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade · Canberra ACT · Permanent · $127,351–$142,452
Assistant Director, Law Enforcement Partnership Program
Sport Integrity Australia · Various locations - ACT ACT, Various locations - VIC VIC · Permanent · $125,820–$137,127
Compliance Officer/Project Officer/Investigator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Perth WA, Sydney NSW, Townsville QLD · Fixed term · $83,385–$98,617
Contracting Officer
Department of Defence · Brindabella Business Park ACT · Permanent · $89,841–$96,829
Investigator
National Anti-Corruption Commission · Canberra ACT · Fixed term · $99,734–$111,701
Manager, Capability & Communications
Australian Fisheries Management Authority · Canberra ACT · Fixed term · $128,075–$142,348
Manager, Property & Security
Australian Fisheries Management Authority · Canberra ACT · Fixed term · $128,075–$142,348
Senior Change Analyst
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Perth WA, Sydney NSW, Townsville QLD · Fixed term · $102,947–$115,384
Senior Investigator
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Perth WA, Sydney NSW · Fixed term · $99,784–$112,571
Stakeholder Engagement Officer - BetStop Taskforce
Australian Communications and Media Authority · Belconnen ACT, Melbourne VIC, Pyrmont NSW · Fixed term · $88,834–$96,829
User Experience Researcher - BetStop Taskforce
Australian Communications and Media Authority · Belconnen ACT, Melbourne VIC, Pyrmont NSW · Fixed term · $99,734–$111,701
WHS Case Manager
Australian Fisheries Management Authority · Canberra ACT · Fixed term · $104,113–$115,131