Temporary Employment Register

About the Australian Public Service Commission (the Commission)

The Australian Public Service 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.

In line with our statutory responsibilities, we promote four key activities aligned to the four APS Reform pillars within our Corporate Plan. Whilst these priorities are external facing and drive the delivery of our work, we embed these priorities internally:

Our 2024-28 key activities and priorities build on our current Corporate Plan

• Promote and uphold the high standards of integrity and conduct within the APS
• Lead and support the development of quality APS workforce management policy
• Build APS capability and leadership for the future
• Foster an APS that engages and partners with people, communities and business
• Ensure trusted contemporary enabling capabilities for the APSC (internal activity)

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

The Australian Public Service Commission (the APSC) seeks to attract, develop and retain diverse, enthusiastic and high-performing employees. To help us in achieving this, we maintain a temporary employment register of interested applicants that the APSC can use to fill a variety of employment opportunities across various classifications and business areas. The positions may be full time, part time or casual depending on individual team needs.

If there is a suitable opportunity that matches your skills and experience, you may be contacted regarding your application. Submitting an application does not guarantee employment with the APSC. 

The register may be utilised to access candidates to fill roles at short notice 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! 

Please note:

Non-ongoing opportunities may be offered with an initial engagement of up to 12 months, with one possible extension of up to 6 months (a total maximum contract period of 18 months).

Ongoing engagement or promotion under the Public Service Act 1999 is not possible through this register.

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.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo the process to obtain and maintain, or continue to hold the required security clearance of an appropriate level for the role. At the APSC all employees must hold a baseline level security clearance at a minimum, however some roles may require a higher level of clearance.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a mandatory National Criminal History check (NCHC).

Applications 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 following year.

How does a temporary register work? 

The Commission's employment register is used to fill a variety of vacancies across the Commission. 

To help us better match you with a role that suits your employment preferences, interests and skills, we want to know more about you and the work that you are interested in and we will collect this information via the application form. 

While your preferences outlined within your application will be taken into account, your details may be shared with hiring managers for roles across the Commission, not necessarily aligned with your identified preferences.

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.

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.