The opportunity
The department's temporary employment register is for applicants who would like to register a general expression of interest in working with the department.
The department will use the register to access appropriately skilled and experienced individuals for short term employment opportunities when staff are required at short notice.
The key duties of the position include:
Who we are looking for
We are looking for flexible, adaptable, professional staff to contribute to the department's work across a broad agenda in support of Australia's international engagement.
We are interested in individuals with expertise across all areas of the department's work, both policy and corporate management.
Through our online application form, you will be able to express in interest in roles from APS Level 4 to APS Level 5.
Positions may be full-time or part-time and for varying periods up to 18 months, depending on business needs and requirements.
DFAT employees are expected to adhere to the APS Values and Code of Conduct and the DFAT Values Statement.
Your application will remain valid until
30 June ****
.
Applications are not carried over after this time,



if you previously applied for the ******* Executive Assistant Temporary Employment Register you will be required to submit a recent application.
Eligibility
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must be an Australian citizen.
The department requires the successful applicant to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 2 security clearance (or Baseline, Negative Vetting Level 1 or Positive Vetting (PV) where positions are designated as such in the DFAT Security Framework or PV organisational chart, respectively).
Loss of a security clearance at any time may lead to termination of employment.
Employment with the department can, however, commence on lower-level clearances or without a clearance, in some circumstances, and the department will work with you to facilitate this if you are successful.
Depending on the role into which you are placed, you may also be required to obtain and maintain a Working with Vulnerable People/Children registration (or equivalent).
Please note that this register is an expression of interest and does not guarantee an offer of employment.

📌 2026-2027 Dfat Executive Assistant Temporary Employment Register (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
📍 Canberra