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Casual Educator – Individual Support: Aged care, disability, support at home | Casual
CIT Casual Educator Level 1 | PNC00486
Canberra Institute of Technology
Closes: 18 September 2026
Casual Classroom Teacher – Primary and Secondary | Casual
Classroom Teacher | PNCasual Classroom Teacher – Primary and Secondary
Education
Closes: 31 December 2026
Pre-service Teacher Program – Teach in Canberra | Full-time Temporary
Classroom Teacher | PNPre-service Teacher Program
Education
Closes: 09 October 2026
Legislation, Policy and Programs (LPP) Temporary Register | Full-time Temporary
Administrative Service Officer Class 6 to Senior Officer Grade A | PNLegislation, Policy and Programs (LPP) Temporary Register
Justice and Community Safety
Closes: 31 December 2026
Executive Director, Integrated Operations | Full-time Executive
Executive Level 1.4 | PNE1158
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 03 September 2026
CIT Fit and Well Centre Attendant | Full-Time and Part-Time Casual
General Service Officer Level 3 (CIT) ($65,124 - $65,222) | PNC10466, Several
Canberra Institute of Technology
Closes: 31 December 2026
There are several part-time and/or full-time positions offered on a casual basis and the full-time salary noted above will be paid pro-rata.
Administration Assistant – Receipting - Hawker College | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
School Assistant 3 ($66,968 - $71,670) | PNAdministration Assistant – Receipting
Education
Closes: 25 August 2026
Animal Care Attendant | Casual
General Service Officer Level 3 ($68,266 - $71,255) | PNC13052, several
Canberra Institute of Technology
Closes: 31 December 2026
This position will be offered on a casual basis and the full-time salary noted above will be paid pro-rata.
Client Relationship Officer/Information and Recognition Officer - Temporary Register | Temporary
Administrative Services Officer Class 2/3 ($68,551 - $82,459) | PNCIT Temporary Register - Administration Officers
Canberra Institute of Technology
Closes: 31 December 2026
Phlebotomist - Pathology | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Technical Officer Level 1 ($74,490 - $75,529) | PN17148-02RGZ
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 26 August 2026
This is a full-time temporary position available for 20 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
ACT Courts and Tribunal (ACTCT) Temporary Employment Register | Full-Time and Part-Time Temporary
Administrative Services Officer Class 3 ($78,755 - $84,284) | PNACTCT Temporary Employment Register
Justice and Community Safety
Closes: 30 August 2026
New Graduate Physiotherapist - Allied Health | Full-time Temporary
Health Professional Level 1 ($80,861 - $97,932) | PN29651,Several-02RFV
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 13 September 2026
This is a full-time temporary position available for a period of 12 months.
New Graduate Psychology Registrar - Psychologist Level 1 | Full-time Temporary
Psychologist Level P1 ($80,861 - $97,932) | PN62657,Several-02RFU
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 13 September 2026
This is a full-time temporary position available for a period of 24 months.
New Graduate Occupational Therapist - Allied Health | Full-time Temporary
Health Professional Level 1 ($80,861 - $97,932) | PN62644-02RD7
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 13 September 2026
This is a full-time temporary position available for a period of 12 months.
New Graduate Social Worker - Allied Health | Full-time Temporary
Health Professional Level 1 ($80,861 - $97,932) | PN62715,Several-02RFS
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 13 September 2026
This is a full-time temporary position available for a period of 12 months.
New Graduate Psychology Intern - Psychologist Level 1 | Full-time Temporary
Psychologist Level P1 ($80,861 - $97,932) | PN62657,Several-02RFT
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 13 September 2026
This is a full-time temporary position available for a period of 12 months.
Registered Nurse Level 1 - Peri-Operative Service | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Registered Nurse Level 1 ($82,993 - $108,780) | PNLP8187-02RIH
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 04 September 2026
This is a full-time temporary position available for a period of six to 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Records Project Officer / Sentencing Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 4 ($86,750 - $93,416) | PN05755, several
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Closes: 03 September 2026
These are temporary positions, available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Services Support Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 4 ($86,750 - $93,416) | PN61466
Justice and Community Safety
Closes: 02 September 2026
This is a temporary position available from 11 September 2026 until 11 March 2027 with the possibility of permanency.
Intelligence Support officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 4 ($86,750 - $93,416) | PN49902
Justice and Community Safety
Closes: 02 September 2026
This is a temporary vacancy for up to six months, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
Client Services Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 4 ($86,750 - $93,416) | PN72243,Several
Justice and Community Safety
Closes: 02 September 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.
Personal Assistant - Women, Youth and Children | Full-time Temporary
Administrative Services Officer Class 4 ($86,750 - $93,416) | PN22911-02RHO
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 24 August 2026
Note: This is a temporary position available for a period of five months with the possibility of extension.
Research Support Officer (Data and Analytics) | Full-Time and Part-Time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 4 ($86,750 - $93,416) | PN62117-02R4P
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 28 August 2026
This is a full-time temporary position available for a period of 12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency. Part-time hours may be considered. The full-time salary noted above will be paid pro rata for part-time hours.
Occupational Therapist - Allied Health | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Health Professional Level 2 ($91,026 - $108,691) | PNLP7256-02REG
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 30 August 2026
This is a full-time temporary position available for 11.5 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Building Services Officer 3 | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Building Services Officer 3 ($91,717 - $96,019) | PN72005
Education
Closes: 02 September 2026
This is a temporary position available from 21 October 2026 until 26 January 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
Content Officer, Social Media | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 5 ($95,722 - $100,956) | PN31114
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Closes: 27 August 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
Stack Developer In-training | Full-time Temporary
Administrative Services Officer Class 5 ($95,722 - $100,956) | PN63832
Digital Canberra
Closes: 26 August 2026
This is a temporary position available from 1 September 2026 until 23 October 2026. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
Risk Assessment Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 5 ($95,722 - $100,956) | PN30737
City and Environment
Closes: 01 September 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2027 with the possibility of permanency.
Industrial Relations and Employment Conditions Officer | Full-time Temporary
Administrative Services Officer Class 6 ($102,657 - $116,592) | PN09382
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Closes: 25 August 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for three months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
Senior Finance Officer, Assets and Capital Works | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 6 ($102,657 - $116,592) | PN10886
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Closes: 01 September 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately until February 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
Senior Finance Analyst | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 6 ($102,657 - $116,592) | PN71849
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Closes: 01 September 2026
This is a temporary position available from 22 October 2026 until 21 October 2027 with the possibility of permanency.
Indigenous Guidance Partner | Full-time Temporary
Administrative Services Officer Class 6 ($102,657 - $116,592) | PN24436
Justice and Community Safety
Closes: 01 September 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for up to six months.
Operations Manager - Patient Support Services | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 6 ($102,657 - $116,592) | PN58487-02RA3
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 24 August 2026
This is a full-time temporary position available for six months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Time and Attendance Information Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 6 ($102,657 - $116,592) | PN65136, several
Digital Canberra
Closes: 02 September 2026
These are temporary positions available immediately with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
Senior Project Officer - Service Design and Delivery | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 6 ($102,657 - $116,592) | PN50042
City and Environment
Closes: 28 August 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for three months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
Conservation Planner | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Technical Officer Level 4 ($102,657 - $116,592) | PN38208
City and Environment
Closes: 27 August 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for 12 months with the possibility of permanency.
Senior Planning and Design Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 6 ($102,657 - $116,592) | PN47112
City and Environment
Closes: 01 September 2026
This position is available immediately on a temporary basis until 30 June 2027, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
Utilities Policy and Projects Manager | Full-time Temporary
Administrative Services Officer Class 6 ($102,657 - $116,592) | PN49560
City and Environment
Closes: 26 August 2026
This is a temporary position available from 30 August 2026 to 26 February 2027. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
Senior Policy Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 6 ($102,657 - $116,592) | PN62982,Several
Health and Community Services
Closes: 25 August 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
Senior Policy Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 6 ($102,657 - $116,592) | PN72015, Several
Health and Community Services
Closes: 27 August 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Tribunal Advocate | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 6 ($102,657 - $116,592) | PN62802
Health and Community Services
Closes: 01 September 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.
Classroom Teacher – Primary: Temporary Positions | Full-Time and Part-Time Temporary
Classroom Teacher ($108,619 - $129,106) | PNClassroom Teacher – Primary
Education
Closes: 09 October 2026
Classroom Teacher – Secondary: Temporary Positions | Full-Time and Part-Time Temporary
Classroom Teacher ($108,619 - $129,106) | PNClassroom Teacher – Secondary
Education
Closes: 09 October 2026
Area Manager, Construction Security | Full-time Temporary
Correctional Officer Class 3 ($111,366 - $118,302) | PN72076
Justice and Community Safety
Closes: 26 August 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately until 21 December 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.
Occupational Therapist | Full-Time and Part-Time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Health Professional Level 3 ($111,639 - $120,057) | PN44996
Education
Closes: 25 August 2026
This is a full-time temporary position available immediately until 18 July 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. Part-time hours may be considered. The full-time salary noted above will be paid pro rata for part-time hours.
Genetic Counsellor – Women, Youth and Children | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Health Professional Level 3 ($111,639 - $120,057) | PN58361,Several-02QZ5
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 31 August 2026
This is a full-time temporary position available for 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Critical Care Senior Resident Medical Officer | Full-time Temporary
Senior Resident Medical Officer 1-3 ($111,826 - $135,446) | PN32074-02R4L
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 13 September 2026
This is a full-time temporary position commencing in February 2027 for a period of 12 months.
Registered Nurse Level 2 - Acute Medicine Unit | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Registered Nurse Level 2 ($112,841 - $119,223) | PN22213-02RIV
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 27 August 2026
This is a full-time temporary position available for six to 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Registered Nurse Level 2 -11B | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Registered Nurse Level 2 ($112,841 - $119,223) | PN66989-02RKA
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 28 August 2026
This is a full-time temporary position available for a period of six to 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Clinical Development Nurse Palliative Care - Registered Nurse 2 | Part-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Registered Nurse Level 2 ($112,841 - $119,223) | PN602541-02RJR
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 01 September 2026
This is a temporary part-time position at (22:80) hours per week available for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency and the full-time salary noted above will be pro-rata.
Registered Nurse Level 2- Clinical Development Nurse, Central Outpatients | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Registered Nurse Level 2 ($112,841 - $119,223) | PN10539-02RGF
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 04 September 2026
This is a full-time temporary position available for a period of 12 to 60 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Therapeutic Casework Support Practitioner | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Child and Youth Protection Professional Level 3 ($120,160 - $131,611) | PN66415
Health and Community Services
Closes: 03 September 2026
This is a temporary position available for up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.
Senior Mental Health Psychologists - Banksia and Acacia Units | Full-Time and Part-Time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Psychologist Level P3 ($123,014 - $125,809) | PNLP8685,Several
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 24 August 2026
There is a part-time (29.4 hours per week) temporary position available for six months with the possibility of extension and a full-time temporary position available for 18 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Intensive Care Medicine Registrar | Full-time Temporary
Registrar 1-4 ($125,473 - $155,223) | PN25619-02RE5
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 20 September 2026
This is a full-time temporary position commencing February 2027 for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension.
Directorate Liaison Officer | Full-time Temporary
Senior Officer Grade C ($127,597 - $136,873) | PN72231
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Closes: 25 August 2026
This is a temporary position available for up to 12 months.
Assistant Director, Claims Services | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Officer Grade C ($127,597 - $136,873) | PN50340
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Closes: 27 August 2026
This is a temporary position available from 31 August 2026 until 31 December 2026 with the possibility of permanency.
Team Leader - School Census | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Officer Grade C ($127,597 - $136,873) | PN00266
Education
Closes: 24 August 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately until 28 May 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
Assistant Director, Countering Violent Extremism Case Management | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Officer Grade C ($127,597 - $136,873) | PN70745
Justice and Community Safety
Closes: 24 August 2026
This is a temporary position available from 06 September 2026 until 30 June 2028 with a possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Senior Investigator and Conciliator | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Officer Grade C ($127,597 - $136,873) | PN72048, several
Justice and Community Safety
Closes: 10 September 2026
These are temporary positions available from 1 October 2026 to 1 October 2027 with the possibility of permanency.
Clinical Lead – Transitional Therapy and Care Program | Part-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Health Professional Level 4 ($127,597 - $141,511) | PN70429-02RGP
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 31 August 2026
This is a part-time (29.4 hours per week) temporary position available for 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. The full-time salary noted above will be paid pro rata for part-time hours.
Assistant Director, Foundational and Strategic Communications | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Officer Grade C ($127,597 - $136,873) | PN45421
Infrastructure Canberra
Closes: 02 September 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately until 31 March 2027 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Assistant Director, Animal Care and Programs | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Officer Grade C ($127,597 - $136,873) | PN50047
City and Environment
Closes: 03 September 2026
This is a temporary position available from September 2026 for six months with the possibility of permanency.
Assistant Director, Primary and Integrated Care Policy | Full-time Temporary
Senior Officer Grade C ($127,597 - $136,873) | PN61370
Health and Community Services
Closes: 02 September 2026
This is a temporary position available until 30 June 2027.
Registered Nurse Level 3 Grade 2 - Clinical Nurse Consultant | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Registered Nurse Level 3.2 ($144,410) | PN22167 - 02RIS
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 27 August 2026
This is a temporary position available for a period of 6-12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Director, Enabling and Support Services | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Officer Grade B ($149,172 - $167,151) | PN53348
Justice and Community Safety
Closes: 04 September 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 11 months with the possibility of permanency.
Director, Workforce Strategy | Full-time Temporary
Senior Officer Grade B ($149,172 - $167,151) | PN66793
Education
Closes: 28 August 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately until 9 October 2026 with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
Senior Project Manager – CAD/MDS/DTS/E000 & TRN | Full-time Temporary
Senior Officer Grade B ($149,172 - $167,151) | PN72176, Several
Justice and Community Safety
Closes: 27 August 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.
Senior Business Analyst and Change Lead | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Officer Grade B ($149,172 - $167,151) | PN70983
ACT Long Service Leave Authority
Closes: 02 September 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months with a possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Director, Health Record Integrity - Health Information Services | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Officer Grade B/Health Professional Level 5 ($149,172 - $167,151) | PN32725-02RC4
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 28 August 2026
This is a full-time temporary position available for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Director | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Officer Grade B ($149,172 - $167,151) | PN36548,Several
City and Environment
Closes: 24 August 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.
Registered Nurse Level 4 Grade 2 - Nurse Practitioner Walk in Centre | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Registered Nurse Level 4.2 ($154,206) | PN40397-02RBY
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 24 August 2026
This is a full-time temporary position available for six to 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Manager, Family Connection and Restoration | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Child and Youth Protection Professional Level 5 ($156,291 - $174,720) | PN66550
Health and Community Services
Closes: 01 September 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.
Senior Director, Governance and Salary Packaging Finance | Full-time Temporary
Senior Officer Grade A ($172,246) | PN71146
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Closes: 28 August 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately until 25 February 2027. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
Senior Director Therapeutic and Client Services | Full-time Temporary
Senior Officer Grade A ($172,246) | PN61822
Justice and Community Safety
Closes: 24 August 2026
This is a temporary position available for 10 months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.
Senior Director - Parks and Partnerships | Full-time Temporary
Senior Professional Officer Grade A ($172,246) | PN38057
City and Environment
Closes: 26 August 2026
This is a temporary position available from 14 September 2026 until 28 February 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.
Senior Director | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Officer Grade A ($172,246) | PN51076
City and Environment
Closes: 25 August 2026
This is a temporary position available from 8 September 2026 to 26 January 2028 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
Centre Manager - Bimberi Youth Justice Centre | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Officer Grade A ($172,246) | PN23730
Health and Community Services
Closes: 03 September 2026
Intensive Care Medicine Senior Registrar | Full-time Temporary
Senior Registrar ($173,760) | PN20342-02RE6
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 20 September 2026
This is a temporary position available February 2027 for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension.
Clinical Director, Division of Medicine | Part-time Temporary
Specialist Band 1 - 5/Senior Specialist ($204,936 - $274,696) | PNLP7602-02RI5
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 25 August 2026
This is a part-time (20 hours per week) temporary position available for up to five years. The full-time salary noted above will be paid pro rata for part-time hours.