APS4 Talent Acquisition Officer
Join a high-performing recruitment team and help deliver fair, transparent and merit-based recruitment outcomes across the department.
As a Talent Acquisition Officer, you will manage end-to-end recruitment processes, provide advice to hiring managers, support positive candidate experiences and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your recruitment expertise while working in a collaborative team environment that values customer service, innovation and inclusive recruitment practices.
APS4 Program Administrator
Help shape the department's future workforce by supporting the delivery of graduate, cadet and other entry level employment programs.
As a Program Administrator, you will coordinate program activities, build relationships with stakeholders, support participant engagement and help deliver a positive and rewarding program experience.
Working as part of a supportive team, you will contribute to initiatives that develop emerging talent and strengthen the department's workforce capability.
The key duties of the position include:As an APS4 Talent Acquisition Officer (TAO), you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of fair, transparent and merit-based recruitment outcomes across the department.
Working as part of a small collaborative team, you will manage end-to-end recruitment processing, coordinate recruitment activities and provide practical guidance to hiring managers.
In this fast-paced role, you will build solid relationships with stakeholders, manage competing priorities and ensure recruitment activities are delivered accurately, efficiently and in accordance with APS legislation, policy and departmental procedures.
You will maintain accurate records, support positive candidate experiences and contribute to inclusive recruitment practices that attract diverse talent.
We are also looking for people keen to contribute to continuous improvement, by effectively using technology and contemporary recruitment practices to enhance service delivery.




This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, problem-solving, learning new skills to contribute to high-quality recruitment outcomes that support the department's workforce needs.
As an APS4 Program Administrator, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of the department's entry level employment programs, helping to attract, develop and retain future talent.
Working as part of a small collaborative team, you will contribute to the delivery and evaluation of employment programs that provide meaningful career opportunities to build the department's workforce capability.
You will work closely with program participants, hiring managers, providers and other stakeholders to coordinate program activities, support participant engagement and provide high-quality advice and administrative support.
No two days are the same, with the role offering a mix of stakeholder engagement, event coordination, problem solving and program administration.
In this fast-paced workplace, you will help create a positive participant experience, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support the successful delivery of talent programs.
EligibilityTo 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 Health will also be assessed through a variety of pre-employment check processes, such as:
Satisfactory completion of a nationally coordinated 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.
For this role applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance or hold a current security clearance at an appropriate level.
Requirements
To be considered for these roles, we are seeking people keen to be part of a team environment that involves regular in-office attendance at least 2 days per week and participate in rosters within usual business hours to ensure our customer facing services are supported.
Notes
Applications close 11:30pm AEDT.
Applicants are asked to quote reference number 26-PCPDIV-***** to assist when making an enquiry.
This recruitment process is being used to fill both ongoing and non-ongoing positions.
Non-ongoing positions will be offered on a specified term basis for an initial period of up to 12 months with the possibility of being extended (this will not exceed a total of 24 months in the same or similar role).
Getting to know the Department of Health, Disability and AgeingThe 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.

📌 Talent Acquisition Officer & Program Administrator, Recruitment & Entry Level Programs (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Department of Health Disability & Ageing
📍 Canberra