Government & Defence Jobs in Sydney
313 positions available • trending_down Down 5% this month
Government & Defence pay in Sydney is 39% above the national market median of A$79,200 per year. The middle 50% of earners fall between A$84,304 and A$140,146 per year. Median salaries have risen 7% over the past month.
There are currently 313 salary-advertised Government & Defence positions in Sydney, with listing volume declining 5% month-on-month. The market spans 7 sub-categories, with Local Government leading at 36% and State Government next at 27%. Top hirers in the area include NSW Department of Customer Service, Talent and NSW Department of Communities and Justice.
For a detailed breakdown, see the full Government & Defence salary guide for Australia.
Salary Distribution
See how Government & Defence salaries are distributed across different pay bands in Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Employment Types
Breakdown of Government & Defence positions by employment type in Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Sub-categories
Breakdown of Government & Defence roles by sub-category in Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Top Employers
Companies hiring the most Government & Defence professionals in Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Explore Government & Defence Jobs in Sydney
Talent Pool - Casual Correctional Officer - Cessnock Correctional Complex v2
NSW Department of Communities and Justice
Governance Administration Officer
Willoughby City Council
Resource Recovery Support Officer Copy
Wagga Wagga City Council
Deputy Head Ranger
Sydney Harbour Federation Trust
Executive Assistant
Hays | Office Support
Assistant Program Officer (Targeted)
Ministry of Health
About this data
- Based on 313 active listings in Sydney.
- Salaries normalised to annual equivalents.
- Median represents the 50th percentile of advertised pay.
- Data refreshed daily from active job listings.