The opportunities

The department is seeking talented and driven people to support the policy development and delivery of enabling services for the department.

Multiple roles are available with a range of focus areas including:

• Audit and Compliance
• Cabinet, Ministerial and Parliamentary
• Client Services (including consular and passports)
• Crisis Management and Contingency Planning
• Data Analysis
• Finance
• Fraud, Corruption and Enterprise Integrity
• Governance and Enterprise Risk
• Human Resources
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• Legal
• Media and Strategic Communications
• Procurement and Contract Management
• Property and Facilities Management
• Protocol and Executive Services
• Security
• Strategic Planning

We strongly encourage candidates who can demonstrate their knowledge and skills in the above areas to apply. As there are a range of vacancies across the department, your application should highlight your specific capability and experience in one or more of the above areas.

The initial vacancies to be filled from this process are based in Canberra. This process may be used to fill roles in other locations in Australia and overseas.

Our ideal candidates

We’re looking for high-performing people with skills and experience relevant to the department’s enabling services operations. You will be highly organised and able to work with limited direction.

Our ideal candidates will:

• demonstrate an ability to manage relationships with stakeholders to achieve goals and anticipate and respond to stakeholder needs and expectations.
• have an in-depth understanding of applicable legislation and policy frameworks relevant to the role, and an ability to provide advice and make decisions based on sound subject matter knowledge.
• be willing and able to guide and support less experienced staff and build team capacity through coaching, providing performance feedback and encouraging career development.
• have a demonstrated ability to work under limited guidance, identify problems or issues and resolve them.
• demonstrate the ability to make decisions that involve complex operational, policy or project issues using good judgement and expertise.
• be a confident communicator with well-developed written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to target communications to diverse audiences.
• ability to quickly familiarise and become adept at using business applications, tools and new technology.

All employees of the department are expected to abide by the APS Values and Code of Conduct and the DFAT Values Statement.

Diversity at DFAT

The department recognises the importance of valuing diversity and is committed to improving and sustaining employment outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. As a department that represents Australia to the world, we strive to have a workforce reflective of the diversity of the Australian population.

We value the talents and skills of people of diverse cultural backgrounds and support culturally inclusive recruitment practices. We encourage all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for vacancies with the department.

For more information on the department’s diversity and inclusion program, strategies and plans, our Indigenous Employees Network and Inclusion Champions, please visit the DFAT Careers page.

Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage

In applying under this affirmative measure, you will be required to provide evidence to confirm you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australian. This evidence may be provided as part of your application or at a later stage of the recruitment process. Acceptable evidence includes:

• a letter signed and executed by the Chairperson of an incorporated Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisation confirming you are recognised as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; or

• a confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent form executed by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisation; or

• two statutory declarations confirming you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australian.

The first declaration must be completed by you and the second declaration can be completed by an Indigenous Service Provider (e.g. a University Support Unit or an Indigenous Medical Service) or an APS employee, who is also Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

How to apply

Submit your application via the department’s website at DFAT Careers before the closing date.

Applications close 11:30pm AEST Sunday 24 August 2025.