Employment

Current vacancies

All ongoing vacancies are also advertised in APS jobs  and some are also advertised in major newspapers such as the Weekend Australian or the Canberra Times.

The Department engages non-ongoing employees to fill short-term vacancies which might be anywhere from a few weeks up to twelve months. Find out more about our Temporary Employment Register.

Note: All positions with DSEWPaC are subject to character checks, police checks, security clearances, health clearance, Australian citizenship requirements, and, if applicable, formal qualifications.

 How do I apply?

We prefer applications are made online where available. We also accept applications via email, post or by hand.

 More about how you can apply

When do applications close? Unless otherwise noted, the department's normal closing time for online submission of applications is 11.30pm on the third Monday after the vacancy appeared in the APS Jobs. Closing times for vacancies can be viewed at the following link: https://environment.nga.net.au/bin/fnt_jobs_list_filter.cfm?

Executive and Senior Executive positions

Senior Executive Service Band 2 - Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder - Canberra

Commonwealth Environmental Water Office
Reference number: 313
Contact: Karina Duffey or Tricia Searson (Executive Intelligence Group)
Phone: (02) 6232 2200
Closing date: COB 11 June 2012

Note: Before applying, please obtain selection documentation by emailing admin@execintell.com.au quoting Ref. No. 313

Executive Level 1 - Curator - Living Collections - Canberra
$95,851 - $101,405pa
Parks Australia Division, Parks and Biodiversity Science Branch, Australian National Botanic Gardens
Reference number: 6344
Contact: Peter Byron
Phone: (02) 6250 9500
Closing date: 11.30pm 21 May 2012

Note: A 350 word limit applies to each criterion

Executive Level 1 - Assistant Director - Canberra
$95,851 - $101,405pa
Environment Quality Division, Various Branches, Various Sections, *NB: This position is being offered as ongoing or non ongoing for a period of up to 12 months.
Reference number: Various
Contact: Michael Bennett
Phone: (02) 6274 2481
Closing date: 11.30pm 28 May 2012

Note: A 350 word limit applies to each criterion

Executive Level 1 - Manager Business Support - Yulara
$95,851 - $101,405pa
Parks Australia Division, Parks Operations and Tourism Branch, Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park
Reference number: 6032
Contact: Christine Burke
Phone: (08) 8956 1100
Closing date: 11.30pm 4 June 2012

Note: A 350 word limit applies to each criterion

This position may be offered as either ongoing or non ongoing for a specified term of up to 12 months, but may be extended subject to the provisions of Regulation 3.6

APS level 1 - 6 positions

APS Level 6 - Senior Water Holdings Officer - Canberra
$73,264 - $81,822pa
Commonwealth Environmental Water Office, Policy and Portfolio Management Branch, Water Holdings Section
Reference number: 26956
Contact: Dr Lindsay White
Phone: (02) 6274 2264
Closing date: 11.30pm 21 May 2012

Note: A 350 word limit applies to each criterion

APS Level 5 - Water Holdings Officer - Canberra
$65,095 - $70,236pa
Commonwealth Environmental Water Office, Policy and Portfolio Management Branch, Water Holdings Section
Reference number: 25984
Contact: Dr Lindsay White
Phone: (02) 6274 2264
Closing date: 11.30pm 28 May 2012

Note: A 350 word limit applies to each criterion

APS Level 5 - Pay Team Leader - Canberra
$65,095 - $70,236pa
Corporate Strategies Division, Shared Corporate Services Branch, Personnel Section
Reference number: 6696
Contact: Liz Kratzel
Phone: (02) 6274 1220
Closing date: 11.30pm 28 May 2012

Note: A 350 word limit applies to each criterion

APS Level 5/6 - Program Officer - Canberra
$65,095 - $81,822pa
Sustainable Policy and Analysis Division, Environmental Research and Information Branch, Scientific Research and Information Section
Reference number: TBA
Contact: Doug Wright
Phone: (02) 6274 2740
Closing date: 11.30pm 4 June 2012

Note: A 350 word limit applies to each criterion

The level of this position will be determined following completion of the selection process and will be commensurate with the skills and attributes of the successful applicants.

APS Level 4 - Facilities Officer - Canberra
$59,571 - $63,861pa
Corporate Strategies Division, Shared Corporate Services Branch, Accommodation and Facilities Section
Reference number: 11226
Contact: Mark Blain
Phone: (02) 6274 1636
Closing date: 11.30pm 21 May 2012

Note: A 350 word limit applies to each criterion

APS Level 4 - Resource Management Officer - Yulara
$59,571 - $63,861pa
Parks Australia Division, Parks Operations and Tourism Branch, Natural and Cultural Resources Section
Reference number: 24658
Contact: Kerrie Bennison
Phone: (08) 8956 1105
Closing date: 11.30pm 28 May 2012

Note: A 350 word limit applies to each criterion

APS Level 3 - Pay Team Member - Canberra
$52,927 - $58,207pa
Corporate Strategies Division, Shared Corporate Services Branch, Personnel Section
Reference number: Several
Contact: Corrine Agius
Phone: (02) 6274 1540
Closing date: 11.30pm 28 May 2012

Note: A 350 word limit applies to each criterion

This position may be offered as either ongoing or non ongoing for a specified term of up to 12 months but may be extended subject to the provisions of Regulation 3.6

APS Level 1/ 2 - Visitor Services Officer - Yulara
$40,566 - $51,555 pa
Parks Division, Parks Operations and Tourism Branch, Visitor and Tourism Services
Reference number: 23053
Contact: Kate Adams
Phone: 08 8956 1139
Closing date: Cob 21 May 2012

Note: Non ongoing for a specified term of up to 6 months, but may be extended subject to the provisions of Regulation 3.6

Identified Position: Indigenous jobseekers are encouraged to apply for this employment opportunity. If the job is 'Identified', then part or all of the duties impact on Indigenous Australian people and/or involve interaction with Indigenous Australian communities or their representatives.

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