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Crown Prosecutor | Full-time Executive
Executive Level 1.4 | PNE1109
Director of Public Prosecutions
Closes: 25 November 2025
Solicitor, Senior Solicitor and Principal Solicitor Positions - Temporary Register | Full-Time and Part-Time Temporary
Government Solicitor 1 / Government Solicitor 2 / Government Solicitor 3 | PN55741, several
Justice and Community Safety
Closes: 30 November 2025
The Temporary Employment Register will be used to select lawyers for temporary, short-term engagements either on a full or part-time basis at the Government Solicitor 1, 2 or 3 level.
Primary and Secondary Casual Teachers – Teach in Canberra | Casual
Classroom Teacher | PNPrimary and Secondary Casual Teachers – Teach in Canberra
Education
Closes: 31 December 2025
Deputy Director-General, Office of Industrial Relations and Workforce Strategy | Full-time Executive
Executive Level 3.4 | PNE812
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Closes: 03 December 2025
Animal Care Attendant | Temporary register | Casual Temporary
General Service Officer Level 3 ($62,860 - $62,957) | PN13052, several
Canberra Institute of Technology
Closes: 31 December 2025
This position will be offered on a casual basis and the full-time salary noted above will be paid pro-rata.
CIT Fit & Well Centre Attendants | Temporary register | Full-Time and Part-Time Casual
General Service Officer Level 3 ($65,941 - $68,871) | PN10639
Canberra Institute of Technology
Closes: 31 December 2025
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
Client Support Services Support Officer | Part-time Temporary
Administrative Services Officer Class 3 ($76,985 - $82,459) | PN70182 - 02OUB
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 25 November 2025
This is a temporary position available for a period of three months with the possibility of extension. This position is part-time at 22:03 hours per week, and the full-time salary noted above will be pro-rata.
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: 31 December 2025
New Graduate Occupational Therapist | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Health Professional Level 1 ($79,070 - $93,473) | PN600656 - 02OSO
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 28 November 2025
This is a temporary position available for a period of 11.5 months with the possibility of extension up to less than 12 months and/or permanency.
New Graduate Social Worker - Health Professional Level 1 | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Health Professional Level 1 ($79,070 - $93,473) | PN602981 - 02OUT
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 01 December 2025
This is a temporary position available for a period of 11 months with the possibility of extension up to less than 12 months and/or permanency.
New Graduate Social Worker - Allied Health | Full-time Temporary
Health Professional Level 1 ($79,070 - $95,973) | PN62715, several - 02ORI
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 24 November 2025
This is a 12-month new graduate allied health education program.
Pre-service Teacher Program – Teach in Canberra |
Classroom Teacher ($80,986) | PNPre-service Teacher Program – Teach in Canberra
Education
Closes: 07 December 2025
Registered Nurse Level 1 – Neonatal Foundation Program | Full-time Temporary
Registered Nurse Level 1 ($81,181 - $106,712) | PNLP7854, several - 02ORO
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 01 December 2025
These are temporary positions available for a period of 12 months.
Software Test Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 4 ($84,901 - $91,501) | PN04373
City and Environment
Closes: 27 November 2025
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
Executive Assistant | Full-time Temporary
Administrative Services Officer Class 4 ($84,901 - $91,501) | PN53211, several
Health and Community Services
Closes: 26 November 2025
There are two temporary full-time positions available immediately: one for a period of 16 months and another for three months, both with the possibility of extension.
Speech Language Pathologist | Full-Time and Part-Time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Health Professional Level 2/3 ($89,134 - $117,878) | PN50111
Education
Closes: 01 December 2025
This is a temporary position available for 12 months from 26 January 2026 up until 25 January 2027 with the possibility of permanency.
Clinical Manager – Community Recovery Services | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Health Professional Level 2/Psychologist Level 2 ($89,134 - $115,738) | PN14224 - 02ORE
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 28 November 2025
This is a temporary position available for a period of 16 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Senior Executive Assistant to ACAT President and Registrar | Full-time Temporary
Administrative Services Officer Class 5 ($93,784 - $98,967) | PN63256
Justice and Community Safety
Closes: 25 November 2025
This is a temporary position available immediately until 24 April 2026. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
Advisor, Information Governance and Capability | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 5 ($93,784 - $98,967) | PN50950, several
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Closes: 23 November 2025
These are temporary positions available for a period of three months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Assistant Data Analyst | Part-time Temporary
Administrative Services Officer Class 5 ($93,784 - $98,967) | PN57514
City and Environment
Closes: 26 November 2025
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months. This position is part-time at (14:42) hours per week and the full-time salary noted above will be pro-rata.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Cultural Integrity Coordinator | Full-time Temporary
Administrative Services Officer Class 5 ($93,784 - $98,967) | PN39772, several
Education
Closes: 26 November 2025
These are temporary positions available immediately for a period of six months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
Community Engagement Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 5 ($93,784 - $98,967) | PN36206, several
City and Environment
Closes: 24 November 2025
This is a temporary position available from 5 January 2026 until 30 June 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. This role may be required to work outside core business hours, including weekends occasionally.
Events and Famils Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 5 ($93,784 - $98,967) | PN36793
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Closes: 01 December 2025
This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
Executive Support Officer to Executive Group Manager | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 5 ($93,784 - $98,967) | PN64992
Education
Closes: 24 November 2025
This is a temporary position available from 12 January 2026 until 05 June 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
Maintenance Technician | Full-time Temporary
Capital Linen Service Band 6 ($95,585 - $99,339) | PN27225
City and Environment
Closes: 24 November 2025
This is a temporary position available immediately until February 2026 with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
JACS LPP Temporary Register - ASO6 - SOGA | Full-Time and Part-Time Temporary
Administrative Services Officer Class 6 to Senior Officer Grade A ($100,650 - $169,551) | PNJACS LPP Temporary Register - ASO6 - SOGA
Justice and Community Safety
Closes: 31 December 2025
This is a temporary employment register that will be used to fill full-time and part-time Administrative Service Officer Class 6 to Senior Officer Grade A. It will be used to fill non-ongoing vacancies from a few weeks up to six months only.
Project Coordinator | Full-time Temporary
Administrative Services Officer Class 6 ($100,650 - $114,448) | PN28188
Digital Canberra
Closes: 24 November 2025
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 12 months.
Training Coordinator - Patient Support Services | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 6 ($100,650 - $114,448) | PN61699 - 02OQ9
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 19 November 2025
This is a temporary position available for a period of six months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Service Centre Manager | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 6 ($100,650 - $114,448) | PN18857
City and Environment
Closes: 20 November 2025
This is a temporary position available from 15 December 2025 for a period of three months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
Floriade Head Gardener | Full-time Temporary
Technical Officer Level 4 ($100,650 - $114,448) | PN17622
City and Environment
Closes: 26 November 2025
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of three months with the possibility of extension up to six months.
Area Manager, Construction Security | Full-time Temporary
Correctional Officer Class 3 ($109,273 - $116,141) | PN65132
Justice and Community Safety
Closes: 19 November 2025
This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension up to 18 months.
Senior Hospital in the Home Physiotherapist | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Health Professional Level 3 ($109,543 - $117,878) | PN600729 - 02OSR
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 21 November 2025
This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. Successful applicants are required to participate in weekend/public holiday rosters and after-hours work.
Registered Nurse Level 2 - Cardiac and Heart Function Rehabilitation | Part-time Temporary
Registered Nurse Level 2 ($110,733 - $117,053) | PN603814 - 02OV1
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 01 December 2025
This is a temporary position available for a period of 13 months. The position is part-time Monday to Friday (days negotiable) for 23 hours per week, working across both Canberra and North Canberra Hospitals.
Registered Nurse Level 2 - School Youth Health Nurse | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Registered Nurse Level 2 ($110,733 - $117,053) | PN41581 - 02OT2
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 28 November 2025
This is a temporary position available for a period of 11 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Haematology Laboratory Registrar (Advanced Trainee) | Full-time Temporary
Registrar 1-4 ($112,917 - $141,084) | PN12848 - 02ONO
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 23 November 2025
This is a temporary position available from November 2025 for a period of ten months up until the middle of September 2026. To be eligible to apply for this position you must be PGY 4 or above and have completed your FRACP part 1 examination (written and clinical exams).
Rehabilitation Medicine Registrar | Full-time Temporary
Registrar ($112,917 - $141,084) | PN20840 - 02OTB
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 20 November 2025
Applications are sought for the position of Unaccredited Registrar in Rehabilitation Medicine commencing February 2026. Contracts will be offered for two years with possible extension.
Haematology Laboratory Registrar | Full-time Temporary
Registrar ($112,917 - $141,084) | PN63941 - 02ONQ
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 23 November 2025
The accredited haematology laboratory position is for 12 months with possible extension.
Intensive Care Medicine Registrar | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Registrar 1-4 ($112,917 - $141,084) | PN28592 - 02OUZ
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 03 December 2025
This is a temporary position available from February 2026 for 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be PGY4+ by February 2026.
Assistant Director, Information Security, ICT and Business System | Full-time Temporary
Senior Officer Grade C ($125,344 - $134,527) | PN62021
Infrastructure Canberra
Closes: 25 November 2025
This is a temporary position available for a period of six weeks from 8 December 2025 until 16 January 2026. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
Assistant Director Refresh | Full-time Temporary
Senior Information Technology Officer Grade C ($125,344 - $134,527) | PN31918
Digital Canberra
Closes: 25 November 2025
This is a temporary position available for a period of three months from 8 December 2025 until 1 March 2026 with the possibility of extension up to six months.
Assistant Director | Full-time Temporary
Senior Officer Grade C ($125,344 - $134,527) | PN55085
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Closes: 01 December 2025
This is a temporary position available for a period of three months from 12 January 2026 to 10 April 2026, with the possibility of extension up to six months.
Assistant Director, Legal Coordination | Full-time Temporary
Senior Officer Grade C ($125,344 - $134,527) | PN52862
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Closes: 26 November 2025
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
Medico-Legal Advisor | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Officer Grade C ($125,344 - $134,527) | PN17918 - 02OSB
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 19 November 2025
This is a temporary position available for a period of six months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Policy Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Officer Grade C ($125,344 - $134,527) | PN02388
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Closes: 25 November 2025
This is a temporary position available immediately until 3 April 2026 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Surgical Liaison Nurse - Registered Nurse Level 3 | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Registered Nurse Level 3 ($126,196 - $131,177) | PN603305 - 02OT5
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 01 December 2025
This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Registered Nurse Level 3 Grade 1 - Custodial Mental Health Service | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Registered Nurse Level 3.1 ($126,196 - $131,177) | PN19611 - 02OLV
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 21 November 2025
This is a temporary position available for a period of six to 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Rehabilitation Medicine Career Medical Officer | Full-time Temporary
Career Medical Officer ($140,609 - $209,516) | PN33152 - 02OTJ
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 20 November 2025
There are several Temporary Full-Time Positions available. Applications are sought for a night CMO role for the 2026 clinical year, commencing February 2026 for 12 months with possible extension.
Registered Nurse Level 3 Grade 2 - Clinical Nurse Consultant | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Registered Nurse Level 3.2 ($141,990) | PN39800 - 02OT4
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 27 November 2025
This is a temporary position available for a period of six to 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
SLC Pedagogy | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
School Leader C ($143,503 - $146,641) | PN67104
Education
Closes: 20 November 2025
This is a temporary position available from 27 January 2026 until 26 January2027 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
SLC Arts and Events | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
School Leader C ($143,503 - $146,641) | PN31897
Education
Closes: 24 November 2025
This is a temporary position available from 27 January 2026 until 26 January 2027 with the possibility of permanency.
Head of Department | Full-time Temporary
Head of Department Level 1 (CIT) ($144,522 - $148,949) | PN51859
Canberra Institute of Technology
Closes: 28 November 2025
This is a temporary position available from 09 February 2026 to 02 April 2026.
Director, Planning and Commercial | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Officer Grade B ($146,705 - $164,506) | PN59754
Digital Canberra
Closes: 02 December 2025
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Executive Officer | Full-time Temporary
Senior Officer Grade B ($146,705 - $164,506) | PN33730
Infrastructure Canberra
Closes: 27 November 2025
This is a temporary position available from 06 January 2026 for a period of up to 12 months.
Director Gender Equality in Schools | Full-time Temporary
Senior Officer Grade B ($146,705 - $164,506) | PN45554
Education
Closes: 19 November 2025
This is a temporary position available from 5 January 2026 up until 4 January 2027.
Director, Finance – Aeromedical Services | Full-time Temporary
Senior Officer Grade B ($146,705 - $164,506) | PN10973
Justice and Community Safety
Closes: 21 November 2025
This is a temporary position available from 24 November 2025 for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.
Director, Information and Business Solutions | Full-time Temporary
Senior Officer Grade B ($146,705 - $164,506) | PN41762
Justice and Community Safety
Closes: 01 December 2025
This is a temporary position available for a period of six months from 21 January 2026 up until 20 July 2026.
National TAFE Network Program Manager | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Officer Grade B ($146,705 - $164,506) | PN70107
Canberra Institute of Technology
Closes: 01 December 2025
This is a temporary position available immediately up until 30 June 2028 with the possibility of permanency.
Child and Family Centre, Centre Director | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Health Professional Level 5 ($146,705 - $164,506) | PN09175
Health and Community Services
Closes: 01 December 2025
This is a temporary position available for a period of six months from 25 December 2025 until 31 July 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
Director Contracts and Grants Unit | Full-time Temporary
Senior Officer Grade B ($146,705 - $164,506) | PN11196
Health and Community Services
Closes: 25 November 2025
This is a temporary position available immediately until the end of January 2026, with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
Nurse Practitioner / Specialist / Senior Specialist | Casual Casual
Nurse Practitioner / Specialist Band 1-5/ Senior Specialist ($151,689 - $254,198) | PNC14325, several
Health and Community Services
Closes: 25 September 2026
These positions start on 03 November 2025 and will be offered on a casual basis and the full-time salary noted above will be paid pro-rata. There is no closing date for applications.
Senior Director – Data and AI Services | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Officer Grade A ($169,551) | PN66725
Digital Canberra
Closes: 30 November 2025
This is a temporary position available for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.
Senior Director – Data and AI Policy, Governance and Implementation | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Officer Grade A ($169,551) | PN40122
Digital Canberra
Closes: 23 November 2025
This is a temporary position available for up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.
Senior Director, Communications and Engagement | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Officer Grade A ($169,551) | PN46905
Infrastructure Canberra
Closes: 24 November 2025
This is a temporary position available from 08 December 2025 until 27 November 2026 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Senior Director, Organisational Capability | Full-time Temporary
Senior Officer Grade A ($169,551) | PN17419
City and Environment
Closes: 19 November 2025
This is a temporary position available from 1 December 2025 until 27 November 2026 with the possibility of extension up to six months.
Senior Director Operations Coordination and Planning | Full-time Temporary
Senior Officer Grade A ($169,551) | PN60686
City and Environment
Closes: 26 November 2025
This is a temporary position available from early December for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.
Program Director | Full-time Temporary
Infrastructure Manager/Specialist 3 ($214,455) | PN66734, several
Infrastructure Canberra
Closes: 19 November 2025
These are temporary full-time positions available between 24 December 2025 and 27 February 2026, covering three appointment periods: 24 December 2025 to 02 February 2026, 12 January 2026 to 30 January 2026, and 22 January 2026 to 27 February 2026.