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We are a new department, established on 1 July 2022.

This website will be updated over the coming weeks to include all the functions delivered by the department. In the meantime, you may be redirected to other government sites for some material.

We offer exciting opportunities across different areas of expertise. Our staff work around Australia and overseas. Ongoing (permanent) and non-ongoing (temporary) roles are available.

Current vacancies

While our department takes shape, you can find current vacancies on:

  • Climate change and energy portfolio jobs (Department of Industry, Science and Resources careers website)
  • Environment and water portfolio jobs advertised prior to 1 August 2022 (Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry careers website)
  • Environment and water portfolio jobs advertised on or after 1 August 2022 (Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water careers website)

Temporary job register

The Temporary Employment Register enables us to access appropriately skilled and experienced individuals at short notice for short term employment opportunities. Positions available through the Temporary Employment Register will be for a fixed term and may be on a full-time, part-time or casual basis, depending on the business needs and requirements.

You can register your interest in non-ongoing opportunities with the Department. Complete an application in our online recruitment system. Applications will remain on our temporary register for six months. After this date your application will be deleted, and you will need to reapply online if you are still interested in working with the Department.

Eligibility

To work with us you need to:

  • be an Australian citizen
  • complete 6 months of probation
  • have a pre-employment medical assessment
  • character and police checks
  • reference checks
  • formal qualifications checks, if applicable

You can’t apply if you have recently received a redundancy from another public service agency. You must wait until your redundancy period expires.

Salary and conditions

As a new department, we are in the process of developing a new industrial instrument to set terms and conditions of employment for staff. It will be published here when available.

When you apply

Make sure you:

  • have read the job description and selection criteria
  • apply by the specified closing date

What to include

You will need to:

  • write a statement of claims addressing the selection criteria
  • attach an up-to-date resume
  • include details of at least 2 referees

Additional screening to assess your suitability may be required in some cases.

Special arrangements

We work to enable all applicants with relevant skills and experience.

If you need special assistance, such as wheelchair access, include this on your application cover sheet.

Governance roles

For available board positions, see:

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