Government jobs in Canberra ACT
• The average pay for Government jobs in Canberra ACT is $113K per year.
• Entry-level positions start at $60K per year, while the most experienced workers can earn up to $228K per year.
• 19 companies are currently advertising Government jobs in Canberra ACT including Australian Public Service (APS), PwC, Australian Taxation Office, Department of Defence and Michael Page.
• Top skills include STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT, WRITTEN AND VERBAL, SELF MOTIVATED, PROJECT MANAGEMENT and OPERATIONS.
• Entry-level positions start at $60K per year, while the most experienced workers can earn up to $228K per year.
• 19 companies are currently advertising Government jobs in Canberra ACT including Australian Public Service (APS), PwC, Australian Taxation Office, Department of Defence and Michael Page.
• Top skills include STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT, WRITTEN AND VERBAL, SELF MOTIVATED, PROJECT MANAGEMENT and OPERATIONS.
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+60d ago
Full time
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Contract
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~$90k - $150k
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Key points we found
- Support a large Commonwealth Government legal function across multiple legal teams.
- Provide practical, solutions-focused legal advice in fast-moving settings.
- Engage with senior stakeholders on high-impact matters.
+60d ago
Casual/Holiday
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Temporary
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~$93k - $136k
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Key points we found
- Join a talent pool for casual academic positions.
- Engage in tutoring, marking, and teaching across disciplines.
- Contribute to enhancing student experiences and outcomes.
+60d ago
Full time
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Contract
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~$267k - $296k
$135 - $150.00 Per hour
Key points we found
- Deliver strategic insights and financial analysis for a Federal Government department.
- Provide detailed financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting to senior management.
- Engage in complex financial projects and collaborate with stakeholders.
Posted 36d ago
Full time
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Permanent
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~$150k - $200k
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Key points we found
- Join a national law firm in Canberra as a lawyer with 23 years post admission experience.
- Work on public law and administrative law litigation for Commonwealth Departments and Agencies.
- Collaborate with a supportive team and access professional development opportunities.
Posted 8d ago
Full time
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Permanent
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~$80k - $120k
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Key points we found
- Opportunity for high-performing lawyers to work on complex commercial matters.
- Flexible work arrangements and generous leave policies.
- Join a collaborative team advising on significant Australian Government projects.
Posted 16d ago
Full time
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Permanent
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~$120k - $150k
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Key points we found
- Lead the Federal Government operation for OpenText’s content services.
- Manage large, complex deals and build relationships with senior executives.
- Drive customer success through innovation and partnerships.
+60d ago
Full time
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Contract
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~$80k - $120k
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Key points we found
- Seeking expressions of interest for government contract opportunities in 2026.
- Roles available at APS4 through EL2 levels across various specialisations.
- Flexible working arrangements considered on a case-by-case basis.
+60d ago
Full time
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Permanent
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~$80k - $120k
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Key points we found
- Join a rapidly growing government practice in the largest legal partnership in Australia.
- Work on a caseload of merits and judicial review matters for Commonwealth Government agencies.
- Receive strong mentoring and support to grow your career.
Posted 12d ago
Full time
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Permanent
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~$150k - $200k
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Key points we found
- Lead national strategy and policy influence for workforce capability.
- Engage with government and industry stakeholders to shape skills reform.
- Provide strategic leadership and high-level advice to senior executives.
+60d ago
Full time
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Permanent
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~$80k - $120k
Pay information not disclosed by advertiser
Key points we found
- Join a rapidly growing Construction and Property practice servicing private and government clients.
- Engage in advising and drafting construction and property contracts, and conducting litigation.
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements and a supportive culture.
Posted 57d ago
Full time
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Permanent
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~$100k - $130k
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Key points we found
- Shape public policy that impacts business and the public good.
- Lead state and territory government engagement across Australia.
- Influence policy and advocacy to deliver outcomes in the public interest.
Posted 22d ago
Full time
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Permanent
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~$60k - $80k
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Key points we found
- Join a diverse and friendly team as a Legal Assistant.
- Support the Government Public & Regulatory team with file management and legal document preparation.
- Manage diary and inbox, ensuring excellent client service and compliance.
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Full time
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Permanent
$81,591 - $98,524
Key points we found
- Contribute to oversight activities including inspections and inquiries.
- Analyse complex information to identify issues and support findings.
- Prepare high-quality written outputs and provide clear verbal briefings.
Posted 2d ago
Full time
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Permanent
$124,393 - $140,315
Above avg.
Key points we found
- Coordinate and manage Intermediate Level technical maintenance activities.
- Provide technical assurance of equipment, systems, and processes.
- Influence key stakeholders to achieve effective strategic outcomes.
Posted 3d ago
Full time
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Temporary
$100,424 - $118,220
Above avg.
Key points we found
- Join ASIO as an Intelligence Analyst for the 2027 and 2028 intakes.
- Participate in a 12-month development program with comprehensive training.
- Contribute to national security by assessing and validating information.
Posted 5d ago
Full time
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Permanent
$92,753 - $99,113
Above avg.
Key points we found
- Conduct vulnerability inspections and counter technical threats.
- Travel extensively as part of the role.
- Receive training and professional development in technical security.
Posted 6d ago
Full time
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Permanent
$102,266 - $114,988
Above avg.
Key points we found
- Conduct vulnerability inspections and counter technical threats.
- Travel extensively as part of the role.
- Receive training and professional development in technical security.
Posted 7d ago
Full time
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Contract
$150 - $175/hr
Above avg.
Key points we found
- Design and maintain scalable data ingestion pipelines across streaming and batch architectures.
- Lead and mentor engineering teams while managing competing priorities.
- Implement robust monitoring, observability, and performance tuning across environments.
Posted 8d ago
Full time
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Permanent
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~$70 - $90
APS6 I $70 - $90 + super
Key points we found
- Drive innovative development finance and investment in a high-impact APS6 government role.
- Engage with private sector investors and government stakeholders to support policy development.
- Contribute to investment performance reporting and program delivery.
Posted 1d ago
Contract
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~$278k
$1,100 inc super per day
Key points we found
- Join a large Australian Government agency for a major modernisation project.
- Support the build and deployment of Azure-based systems.
- Contribute to the reliability, security, and maturity of the Azure environment.
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