Applications close at 11.30pm AEDT on Wednesday 7 October 2026.

As a Deputy Secretary, you will provide strategic leadership, management and policy advice to deliver the Australian Government’s foreign, trade and investment and development policy objectives and shape the regional and international workplace to advance Australia’s interests.

Our vacancies have oversight of a number of divisions and posts with bilateral and regional responsibilities across various geographical areas, including the Pacific; development programs; policy; and trade and economic issues. The intention would be to draw on the merit list should further Band 3 vacancies become available.

As a member of the DFAT Senior Executive, you will have a key role in the department’s corporate governance, and in ensuring the Department is an accountable, ethical and resilient organisation. You will help set the Department’s strategic direction, priorities and resource allocation.

As a senior leader and manager, your performance will be judged by results and how you uphold APS and departmental values, including exemplary standards of integrity and professionalism.

For further information, please see the job Applicant Information Pack at DFAT Careers.

📌 SES Band 3, Deputy Secretary (Various Groups) (Australia)
🏢 Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
📍 Australia