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- $75,419 - $176,877

Our Purpose At the Department of Education, our purpose is to create a better future for all Australians through education.

Our Role and Priorities We provide strategic direction and national leadership of Australia’s education system, and oversee the implementation of the government's plan to reform the education system in Australia.

We will deliver key Australian Government policies and programs to:

- Make early childhood education and care more affordable;
- Enhance engagement with young people;
- Improve education outcomes, particularly for those most at risk of falling behind;
- Address teacher shortages;
- Improve the quality, affordability and sustainability of the higher education sector; and
- Focus on supporting improved outcomes for First Nations peoples.

We will continue our efforts to create a culture based on respect, integrity and inclusion, and to deliver a workplace environment where people want to work, with attractive flexible work options and employee wellbeing prioritised.

About the 2025-26 Permanent and Temporary Section 26 Transfer Register The Department of Education Permanent and Temporary Section 26 Transfer Register is open for ongoing APS employees to register their interest for a permanent and/or temporary section 26 transfer to the department.





The register enables the department to access suitable and experienced individuals for employment opportunities across a broad range of classifications and business areas at short notice.

- You must be employed as an ongoing APS employee to apply.
- You will only be contacted in the event a vacancy arises that matches your skills and experience.

The opportunity We are seeking motivated, adaptable individuals with a positive mindset and a range of expertise and transferable skill sets to work collaboratively to help the department deliver on its priorities.

- Express an interest in roles that match your skills and experience from the APS Level 3 to Executive Level 2 classifications;
- Indicate your location preference/s;
- Fill out some basic information about yourself;
- Attach an up-to-date resume;
- Provide a summary (up to 250 words) outlining the type of chance you are looking for and the skills, knowledge and experience you will bring to the department; and
- Provide the contact details for two referees.

Eligibility

- Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999 , employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency delegate has agreed, in writing.
- Security Clearance: You must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at a level designated by the Department.

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📌 Department of Education Permanent and Temporary Section 26 Transfer Register 2025-2026 (Canberra)
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