The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) stands out as one of the highest-performing public sector agencies in the latest APSC State of the Service Report 2024–25. We are a team of passionate professionals driven by a shared purpose: delivering trusted data and insights that improve the health and welfare of all Australians.

We foster a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning, where innovation thrives and contributions are recognised.

The AIHW employee APS employee census results highlight this, with top ten rankings across staff engagement, communication, wellbeing, and SES manager scales out of 107 APS agencies. We are proud to be an inclusive and respectful workplace where diverse attributes are valued.

We offer a range of benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally, including:

- Flexible work practices and home based work options
- Competitive remuneration with generous superannuation and leave provisions
- Opportunities for career development and study assistance
- Modern, energy efficient workplaces with sit stand desks, dual monitors, and collaborative meeting spaces
- Free on-site parking at Canberra offices, located within a business hub with easy access to childcare, health services, cafes, and supermarkets
- Parenting, prayer, and multipurpose rooms, plus accreditation as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace

What sets us apart is our commitment to creating genuine opportunities for everyone. We welcome applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse people, and those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

The AIHW has offices in Canberra and Sydney and offers remote work opportunities for many roles. For more information, visit the Benefits of working for the AIHW page of our website.

The AIHW Section 26 (s26) transfer register is open for candidates to register a general expression of interest for employment with the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.



We are seeking existing ongoing APS employees from APS2 - EL2 who are appropriately skilled and experienced for positions on a permanent or temporary transfer dependent on business requirements.

For further information on working with us, the roles we have to offer, and how to apply, please download the position description within the job ad on the AIHW job vacancy page.

To be eligible to apply for this vacancy, you must:

- be an Australian citizen
- undergo any required pre-employment checks, including a police records check
- obtain and maintain a valid Security Clearance if required by the institute
- a probationary period of six (6) months will apply to any new engagement to the APS
- This opportunity is only open to ongoing APS employees external to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

The transfer register allows the institute to access suitable applicants for long and short-term work opportunities.

You will only be contacted if a vacancy arises which requires your skills and experience. There is no guarantee that you will receive an offer of employment while your application remains on the register.

Applications on the register will remain active until 1 December 2026, or until you withdraw your application. Should you wish to remain on the register after this time, you will need to reapply.

Please submit your application online via the AIHW e-Recruit system. When applying online for the first time, you will need to register and provide a valid email address.

Your application must include

- A summary of your relevant skills and experience and explain why you would be the best person for the role and must be no more than 300 words.
- Your current CV and the names of two referees.

Please note the following:

- Promotion under the Public Service Act 1999 is not available through this recruitment register.
- Your application will be considered if a suitable opportunity arises that matches your skills and experience.
- While submitting an application does not guarantee an offer of employment, it ensures you are included for consideration in future relevant roles.

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