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Temporary Employment Register - 2023 / 2024

Who can apply:
Please note this opportunity is available to current Australian Public Service employees and all eligible members of the community.

 

About the Department of Home Affairs: 
Be part of something bigger: contribute to building a secure Australia that is prosperous, open and united.


Join a connected team of professionals, where you can be your authentic self; grow your career while making time for all parts of your life.

The Department of Home Affairs is a central policy agency, providing coordinated strategy and policy leadership for Australia's national and transport security, federal law enforcement, criminal justice, cyber security, border, immigration, multicultural affairs, emergency management and trade related functions.

The Department of Home Affairs includes the entirety of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection. It also includes national security, emergency management and criminal justice functions from the Attorney-General's Department; the Office of Transport Security from the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development; multicultural affairs from the Department of Social Services; and the counter-terrorism coordination and cyber security policy functions from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

 

Temporary Employment Register

The Temporary Employment Register is open to candidates to submit an expression of interest for employment with the Department. The Register enables us to access appropriately skilled and experienced individuals at short notice for non-ongoing or temporary positions.

 

We look for people who are:

  • Committed to the highest levels of ethical behaviour, integrity and professionalism
  • Committed to the values and behaviours of the organisation
  • Committed to developing their skills and knowledge
  • Able to apply frameworks and principles through critical thinking
  • Committed to client service and responsive to requests
  • Committed to community engagement and protection.

 

Non-ongoing or temporary employment opportunities may be offered on a full-time, part-time or intermittent/irregular (casual) basis depending on business needs and requirements.

 

Non-ongoing employment for a specified term may be offered for an initial period of up to 12 months, with the possibility to extend for a further 6 months, for a total maximum period of 18 months.

 

Your registration will remain active until 12 July 2024. After this time you will need to submit a new expression of interest by reapplying.

 

Further Information

For further information about working in the Department, visit our Careers and Recruitment page.

 

Applicant Response

Please upload a one page cover letter briefly outlining your experience and why you are interested in a temporary position with the Department.

 

How to apply:

Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level Standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership System information relevant to the classification. You are required to submit your application in Home Affairs' online recruitment system (ourPeople).


As part of your application you will need to provide:

  • Your CV
  • Your Applicant Response document
  • Details of referees
  • A copy of your qualification (If applicable)
  • Include your full name and the Requisition Number - 128777 in the footer of any documents being uploaded.

 

Eligibility and Specific Conditions of Employment

To be eligible to work with the Department of Home Affairs you must:

  • Be an Australian Citizen
  • Fulfil the Department’s minimum requirements by satisfactorily answering all screening questions during the application process
  • Obtain and maintain the required AGSVA clearance
  • Obtain and maintain a current Employment Suitability Clearance
  • Satisfy a probation period
  • Undergo a health assessment (if applicable).


To be eligible to work in some roles, you may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any COVID-19 booster dose to maintain an 'up-to-date' status). Candidates should be aware that in roles where vaccination against COVID-19 is required by public health orders/directions or other legislation, if a candidate is not fully vaccinated or is unwilling to be vaccinated within a reasonable period, they may not be offered that role.

 

Technical Assistance

If you are experiencing problems submitting your application online, please email the nature of the issues you are experiencing to Recruitment (recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au) including screen captures if necessary. A response will be sent during business hours.

 

Notes

Remuneration: The Department offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.

Information about employment in the Department of Home Affairs, and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department’s website at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers

If you have identified as having a disability, please indicate whether you require any support throughout the selection process. For further information please contact Recruitment: recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au

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