We are seeking talented people with a broad cross section of skills, experience and qualifications to register for our Temporary Employment Register (TER).
The TER assists with filling temporary positions (up to a possible maximum period of 18 months for non-ongoing employment) across The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (the Department), the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) and is open for candidates to register an interest in employment at the APS Level 2 - Executive Level 2 classifications.
You don't need to have experience in a government department or the health sector as our staff have backgrounds in a range of fields in both the public and private sectors.
Candidates should be aware this is a register only and that you will only be contacted regarding your application if a vacancy arises that matches your skills, qualifications and/or experience.
The key duties of the position include:
You will be required to select job categories that best match your experience, skills and capabilities as well as outlining transferable skills you possess.
Listed below are the broad categories of work found across the Department, TGA and IHACPA:
Corporate and Administration
Health, Science and Engineering
Policy, Program and Project Management
Data, Research and Analysis.
Eligibility
To be eligible for employment with the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, applicants must be an Australian citizen at the time an offer of employment is made.
An applicant's suitability for employment with the Department will also be assessed through a variety of pre-employment check processes, such as:




Satisfactory completion of a nationally co-ordinated criminal history check, and where relevant, a Working with Children and Vulnerable People Check.
Completion of a medical declaration and pre-employment medical (where required).
Providing evidence of qualifications (where required); and
Obtaining and maintaining a security clearance at the required level.
Notes
Applications close 11:30PM AEST.
Applicants should quote reference number 26-TER-***** to assist when making an enquiry.
Employees perform their duties at one of the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (the Department) offices, in the locations specified in this advertisement.
Remote working is possible and is negotiated with your manager on commencement.
Flexibility can be negotiated with your manager to balance your personal and skilled needs with the needs of your role and business area.
Getting to know the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is focused on achieving better health and wellbeing for all Australians.
If you would like to join our team, and can meet our job requirements, we invite you to apply for a position with us to build better health, better care and better quality for all Australians.
The department is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where the experiences, skills and perspectives of all individuals are valued.
We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and cultures, so we can better represent the community we serve.
The department welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, mature age people, people who identify as LGBTI+, and people with parenting and/or caring responsibilities.

📌 2026/2027 Temporary Employment Register (Perth)
🏢 Australian Department of Health Disability & Ageing
📍 Perth