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 the following current vacancies:
APS Employee Value Proposition
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The APS Employee Value Proposition (EVP), is an important tool to not only attract new talented and skilled staff to the APS, but also retain the valuable knowledge, skills and experience in our current employees. It is a statement of what the public service can offer to new prospective candidates and highlight to current staff the value of their APS career.
The creation of the EVP is part of the Australian Government’s APS Reform agenda.
If you have any questions or want to learn more about APS Employee Value Proposition, please contact the Future of Work Taskforce team at the Australia Public Service Commission at FoWtaskforce@apsc.gov.au
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Service is something that's near and dear to my heart, whether you're serving the country or serving your community. I like knowing that I'm a part of something bigger than myself. It's a really rewarding environment. You get to work with some inspiring people. As a graduate, I've only just started my work in the public sector, and so I wanted to make a meaningful change. It's been a fantastic opportunity to see projects from start to finish. I help to develop priority health campaigns. I get to work really closely with state and territory governments. It grants me the opportunity to listen to our communities and get their feedback. I've also had a lot of opportunities and been supported to do initiatives across the APS. I think that's a testament to how supportive my team has been. I'm really lucky to work with an agency that has a really diverse staff base. We have staff based all across the country. And when you hear a community group say, "thank you for the work that you are doing," nothing compares to that. I'm supported to have a working arrangement that is flexible as a working mother, and I also really enjoy that I get to work on a broad range of content. This is incredibly rewarding because you get to see the impact of what you do. It has given me a lot of opportunity, which I never imagined possible. Absolutely love it, couldn't recommend it enough to other people. You really feel like you're contributing.
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Mick: Service is something that's near and dear to my heart, whether you're serving the country or serving your community.
Elyse: I like knowing that I'm a part of something bigger than myself.
Rosa: It's a really rewarding environment. You get to work with some inspiring people.
Austin: As a graduate, I've only just started my work in the public sector, and so I wanted to make a meaningful change.
Moira: It's been a fantastic opportunity to see projects from start to finish.
Soudalay: I help to develop priority health campaigns.
Megan: I get to work really closely with state and territory governments.
Chris: It grants me the opportunity to listen to our communities and get their feedback.
Moira: I've also had a lot of opportunities and been supported to do initiatives across the APS. I think that's a testament to how supportive my team has been.
Megan: I'm really lucky to work with an agency that has a really diverse staff base. We have staff based all across the country.
Caroline: And when you hear a community group say, "thank you for the work that you are doing," nothing compares to that.
Soudalay: I'm supported to have a working arrangement that is flexible as a working mother, and I also really enjoy that I get to work on a broad range of content.
Megan: This is incredibly rewarding because you get to see the impact of what you do.
Caroline: It has given me a lot of opportunity, which I never imagined possible.
Aaron: Absolutely love it, couldn't recommend it enough to other people. You really feel like you're contributing.
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
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027 sets out the terms and conditions of employment for non-SES staff in DCCEEW. The agreement took effect on 26 April 2024.
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Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027 (PDF 2.27 MB)
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027 (DOCX 3.78 MB)
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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:
- Australian Government Directory for board positions
- Boardlinks for opportunities specific to women