Upcoming APS4-EL1 Commonwealth Government contract opportunities
Policy, programs, projects, governance and stakeholder engagement
Australian citizenship essential; clearances highly regarded
McArthur is inviting expressions of interest from experienced Commonwealth Government professionals for potential upcoming temporary and contract assignments across Canberra.
We support Australian Government departments and agencies with specialist recruitment across policy, program delivery, project management, governance and stakeholder engagement.
By registering your interest, you can be considered for suitable Commonwealth Government opportunities as they become available.
Please note that this is an expression-of-interest campaign and is not advertising one specific current vacancy.
Individual roles, classifications, rates, contract durations and commencement dates will be confirmed when opportunities arise.
Areas of interest
We are interested in professionals with experience across:
Policy development, analysis and implementation
Program and project delivery
APS4, APS5 and APS6 Policy Officer positions
APS4, APS5 and APS6 Program or Project Officer positions
EL1 Assistant Director and Project Manager positions
Strategic research, analysis and briefing
Stakeholder engagement and consultation
Governance, secretariat and committee support
Ministerial and executive briefing
Performance reporting and evaluation
Risk, compliance and procurement support
Change, implementation and reform initiatives
Essential requirements
To be considered for this talent pool, applicants must:
Be an Australian citizen
Have recent experience working directly within a Commonwealth Government department or agency, or delivering services to a Commonwealth Government client
Demonstrate experience relevant to policy,



program, project, governance or stakeholder engagement work
Be based in Canberra or able to work onsite in Canberra when required
Be willing and eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance
Have strong written communication, research and stakeholder-management skills
Existing Baseline, NV1 or NV2 security clearance will be highly regarded but is not mandatory for every potential assignment.
About you
Successful applicants will ideally demonstrate:
A sound understanding of Commonwealth Government processes and the APS operating environment
Experience preparing briefs, reports, correspondence and executive documentation
The ability to analyse complex information and provide explicit recommendations
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
Experience coordinating stakeholders across government, industry or the community
The ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and changing environments
Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience
How to register
Please submit an updated resume that clearly outlines:
Your Commonwealth Government experience
Departments or agencies you have supported
Your preferred APS classification and role types
Your current security clearance, including level and status
Your availability and notice period
Your preferred hourly rate
Any restrictions on location or onsite attendance
Applications will be reviewed against future opportunities.
Registering your interest does not guarantee an assignment, but it will allow McArthur to contact you when a potentially suitable Commonwealth Government requirement becomes available.
McArthur values diversity and welcomes applications from suitably qualified professionals from all backgrounds.
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