There are 11 Government & Defence jobs advertised in Central NSW on ViewJobs, from 5 employers and recruiters. 3 were posted in the last week.
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By the numbers
3 new roles this week· 7 in the last 30 days
Job types
Share of roles by employment type.
Top employers
Most active employers hiring in Central NSW.
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Each specialism has its own page: where the roles are, who is hiring and the latest ads.
Latest roles
The local market
Figures for Central NSW cover ABS region Central West (SA4 103).
Longer-term trend
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics[3].
| Year | Employee jobs |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 11,495 |
| 2020 | 10,612 |
| 2021 | 10,725 |
| 2022 | 13,001 |
| 2023 | 12,928 |
Quick answers
11 Government & Defence jobs are live on ViewJobs in Central NSW, from 5 employers and recruiters. 3 were posted in the last 7 days. 6 are casual, 3 full-time and 1 apprenticeship.
Source: ViewJobs live ads[4].
NSW Department of Communities and Justice has the most live ads of any direct employer (5). Next are Fire and Rescue NSW (2) and NSW Department of Customer Service (2). 5 employers and recruiters have live ads in all.
Source: ViewJobs live ads[4].
5 ads state a yearly salary: $40,000 to $129,492 a year, with a typical midpoint of $116,981. 4 more state pay in other units, and 2 describe pay in words or a form not counted here.
Source: ViewJobs live ads[4].
Online job ads for all occupations in Central NSW, across the Central West, averaged 1,478 a month in the three months to September 2026, up 12.2% on a year earlier.
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia[2].
The unemployment rate in Central NSW, across the Central West, was 4.0% in September 2026, up 0.4 points on a year earlier (ABS modelled estimate).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics[1].
Fewer than half are full-time: 3 of 11 (27%). 6 are casual (55%), 1 apprenticeship (9%) and 1 contract (9%).
Source: ViewJobs live ads[4].
Sources and method
ViewJobs (2026). Government & Defence jobs in Central NSW, NSW, data to September 2026. https://www.viewjobs.com.au/jobs/nsw/regional-rural/central-nsw/government-and-defence
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