S26 Transfer Register

This register is only open to ongoing Australian Public Service (APS) employees interested in potential ongoing (at-level) and temporary (non-ongoing, at level or with higher duties) transfer opportunities to the Australian Public Service Commission (the Commission).  

About the Commission

The Commission is a medium sized agency within the portfolio of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Our purpose is to steward the Australian Public Service as custodians of public service integrity, workforce management and capability. Our vision is for a trusted and contemporary Australian Public Service that delivers for Government and for Australia. 

Our statutory responsibilities and commitment to change provides the opportunity to work on exciting and engaging projects and programs whilst supporting our internal priorities. 

You can learn more about the APSC by visiting https://www.apsc.gov.au/about-us.

Section 26 transfers facilitate mobility across the APS, promoting diversity of thinking and capability development. Depending on operational requirements, opportunities may be offered on a full-time or part-time basis.

We are looking for flexible, adaptable, professional staff to contribute to the Commission’s work.

As part of your application, you will be required to indicate your preferred work areas and classifications/levels (maximum of 3). The APS Work Level Standards, outline the key capabilities required for each classification.

The register enables the Commission to access suitable and experienced APS employees for opportunities across a broad range of classifications and business areas: 

• You must be employed as an ongoing APS employee to apply
• You will only be contacted in the event a vacancy arises that matches your skills and experience 
• Your application is not a guarantee that an offer of employment will be made 
• Your application will remain active until 31 December 2026
• Applications are not carried over after this time; you will be required to submit a new application for the Section 26 Transfer Register.

For detailed information about this role including what to include in your application, please refer to the downloadable Candidate Information Pack below.

Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS) or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining citizenship.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo the process to obtain and maintain, or continue to hold the required security clearance level for the role as indicated. All Commission staff are required to have a minimum Baseline security clearance prior to commencement.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a mandatory National Criminal History check as part of the pre-employment eligibility checks.

Ongoing engagement and promotion under the Public Service Act 1999 are not possible through this recruitment register.

The Australian Public Service Commission is committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workforce. We welcome applications from across our community including, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, mature aged employees and carers.