APS6 Enabling Services including Affirmative Measures (Multiple Vacancies)

The Opportunities

The department is seeking talented and driven people to support the policy development and delivery of enabling services for the department.  

Multiple roles are available with a range of focus areas including:

• Audit and Compliance
• Cabinet, Ministerial and Parliamentary
• Client Services (including consular and passports)
• Crisis Management and Contingency Planning
• Data Analysis
• Finance
• Fraud, Corruption and Enterprise Integrity
• Governance and Enterprise Risk
• Human Resources
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• Legal
• Media and Strategic Communications
• Procurement and Contract Management
• Property and Facilities Management
• Protocol and Executive Services
• Security  
• Strategic Planning

We strongly encourage candidates who can demonstrate their knowledge and skills in the above areas to apply. As there are a range of vacancies across the department, your application should highlight your specific capability and experience in one or more of the above areas.  

The initial vacancies to be filled from this process are based in Canberra. This process may be used to fill roles in other locations in Australia and overseas.  

If you are currently employed by DFAT as an On-going APS officer at the level being advertised, and you wish to move within the department, you are not required to apply through this recruitment process. DFAT employees at level seeking a move should instead apply through the internal domestic placement process.

Our ideal candidates

We’re looking for high-performing people with skills and experience relevant to the department’s enabling services operations. You will be highly organised and able to work with limited direction.  

Our ideal candidates will:  

• demonstrate an ability to manage relationships with stakeholders to achieve goals and anticipate and respond to stakeholder needs and expectations.  
• have an in-depth understanding of applicable legislation and policy frameworks relevant to the role, and an ability to provide advice and make decisions based on sound subject matter knowledge.  
• be willing and able to guide and support less experienced staff and build team capacity through coaching, providing performance feedback and encouraging career development.  
• have a demonstrated ability to work under limited guidance, identify problems or issues and resolve them.   
• demonstrate the ability to make decisions that involve complex operational, policy or project issues using good judgement and expertise.   
• be a confident communicator with well-developed written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to target communications to diverse audiences.  
• ability to quickly familiarise and become adept at using business applications, tools and new technology  

All employees of the department are expected to abide by the APS Values and Code of Conduct and the DFAT Values Statement.  

How to apply

Submit your application via the department’s website at DFAT Careers before the closing date.  

Applications close 11:30pm ADST Sunday 29 November 2026

Your application should include:  

• your personal details;  
• a pitch of no more than 500 words in standard words;  
• details of your most recent employment history (no resume required), and  
• contact details of two professional referees, including your current supervisor.  

Your application will be assessed on merit, focusing on your ability or potential to meet the role’s requirements. Use your pitch to explain why you are the right fit, and your employment history to provide evidence of your skills and accomplishments.  

If shortlisted, you will be notified by email, and referee reports will be requested from your nominated referees. Information provided to referees may include details about the position including any affirmative measure applying to the recruitment process. By nominating a referee, you should ensure they are aware they may be contacted and are prepared to provide a report promptly.