Public Sector jobs in Australia

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Impact Assessor to play a key role in evaluating and assessing the environmental and social impacts of projects within the energy and natural resources sector. This temporary position is based in Melbourne and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful public sector projects.

This is a 6-Month FTC within a dynamic complex organisation. This role is responsible for supporting, optimising and maintaining core finance systems to ensure accurate financial data, smooth month‑end processing and compliance with audit and policy requirements. Acting as the subject matter expert, you will partner closely with finance users and technical teams to resolve issues, improve processes and support system enhancements.

Join a key QLD Gov tech team as a Principal Technical Specialist (Firewall) in Brisbane City. This temporary role focuses on leveraging your expertise to ensure the secure and efficient operation of firewall systems in the public sector.

The Workplace Relations Senior Advisor will play a pivotal role in providing expert advice and guidance on workplace relations matters. This position focuses on ensuring compliance with enterprise agreements and awards within the not-for-profit sector.

This is a short-term Senior Accountant opportunity supporting a large government organisation through a critical end of year financial period. You will assist the Finance Manager to prepare annual financial statements, audits and strategic financial planning while providing insights to senior stakeholders. This is a temporary 4-6 month role based in North Perth.

The Senior Cyber Security Assessor will play a critical role in assessing and managing risks related to cyber and information security. This temporary position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a technology-focused department within the business services industry in Melbourne.

Join a respected department in the public sector as an AO2 Legal Secretary. This temporary role based in Brisbane offers an exciting opportunity to support legal professionals in a fast-paced environment.

You will be responsible for the coordination of all program reporting and management associated with the implementation and delivery of a Procurement Uplift Program.

This role supports the delivery of digital marketing and online communications activity, including website management, social media, online campaigns and performance reporting. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, the position plays a key role in maintaining an engaging, effective and user‑focused online presence.

This AO2 Legal Secretary role provides high-quality administrative and secretarial support to two AO3s and a broader team of lawyers, with a strong focus on billing, time recording, and legal file management. The role also assists with day-to-day legal administration, including document preparation, diary management, transcription, and supporting the team to meet key deadlines across the assignment period.

This public sector role provides high-level legal secretarial and administrative support to multiple lawyers, including document preparation, file management, billing, and stakeholder liaison. It also involves coordinating workflows, supporting junior staff, and delivering accurate, timely assistance in a structured government legal environment.

The Management Accountant role is an excellent opportunity to work within the public sector and support financial decision-making processes. Based in upper North Shore, this temporary position involves leveraging your accounting expertise to contribute to the success of the organisation.

Business Systems Analyst role focused on improving and supporting the City's TechnologyOne ERP. Partner with stakeholders to define requirements, optimise business processes, configure and enhance systems, manage UAT, training and change, and ensure data integrity across corporate, property, rating and asset management systems within a Local Government environment.

We are seeking a motivated Project Manager (Delivery) to oversee technology projects in the industrial and manufacturing sector. Based in Docklands, this temporary role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead and deliver impactful projects.

As a Project Manager (Strategy, Planning & Future Release), you will play a critical role in driving strategic initiatives and ensuring the successful planning and execution of future projects. This temporary position is ideal for someone with a strong background in project management within the industrial and manufacturing sector.

As a Payroll Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll within the public sector. This temporary role is based in Perth and is perfect for someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for accounting and finance.

Are you a skilled HR professional with a passion for driving people-focused initiatives? We're seeking a People Services Business Partner to provide strategic support and operational expertise within the education sector.

Are you an organised and detail-oriented professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the public sector? We are seeking a Divisional Coordinator to provide exceptional secretarial and business support for a temporary role in Docklands.

We are seeking a skilled Accounts payable temporary role to join a public sector organisation in Mulgrave This temporary role focuses on accounts payable tasks, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to the accounting and finance department.

The People and Culture - Employee Relations Business Partner will play a pivotal role in providing expert advice and guidance on employee relations matters within the public sector. This permanent position is based in Footscray and focuses on developing and maintaining strong workplace relationships to support organisational goals.

This role supports end-to-end procurement and contract activities, including tenders, compliance, and stakeholder advisory across the organisation. You'll play a key role in ensuring governance, improving processes, and supporting upcoming procurement activities.

Are you passionate about providing exceptional ICT support and solving technical issues? This temporary Lead Helpdesk role in Brisbane City offers a rewarding opportunity to work in the Public Sector, ensuring smooth technology operations for users.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Asset Accountant/Finance Analyst to join the public sector and contribute to its Accounting & Finance department. You will play a key role in managing and analysing financial data, ensuring compliance, and supporting decision-making processes.

The Principal Project Manager will lead large‑scale cyber security initiatives, with a specific focus on delivering Multi‑Factor Authentication and identity security uplift projects across a complex enterprise environment. They will manage end‑to‑end project delivery, guide multi‑disciplinary teams, and ensure alignment with best‑practice methodologies, budgets, and organisational standards.

The Senior Environmental Officer will provide expert guidance and support in managing environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives within the public sector. This contract role in Nerang focuses on ensuring environmental standards are upheld across large scale projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced A07 Business Analyst to join a public sector team in Brisbane City. You will play a crucial role in driving process improvements and delivering impactful outcomes for stakeholders.

The Senior Software Developer - Oracle will play a key role in developing, implementing, and maintaining Oracle-based solutions within the public sector. This position requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong technical background in Oracle development and a focus on delivering high-quality results.

This role is for a Senior Software Developer who will help build and improve important digital tools used by the public every day. It's a great opportunity to work with modern tech, solve real problems, and be part of a supportive team.

This is a AO6 Change Analyst position to supports a major SAP S/4HANA finance transformation by coordinating change, training, and business readiness activities across key finance functions. The role works closely with SMEs in AP, AR, GL, and Assets to assess impacts, prepare end users, and ensure the organisation is ready for a successful go‑live.

This is an opportunity for experienced consultants who want to move beyond the traditional consulting model and work in a more senior, intellectually rigorous environment.

Rather than operating through large delivery teams and leverage-heavy structures, the firm deploys small, highly experienced teams to work directly with senior government leaders on complex strategic issues.