The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources (the Department) and its Portfolio agencies drive long-term economic and productivity growth, and job creation across Australia. The Department has a central role in positioning Australia to recover from the ongoing economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and helping businesses and industry respond to a shifting global environment. The Department does this by building on Australia’s comparative strengths, removing obstacles to growth, and unlocking new opportunities for long-term productivity and prosperity.

The Defence Portfolio includes the Department of Defence (Defence), Defence Housing Australia and the Australian Signals Directorate.

As at 31 December 2020, the Defence Portfolio employed 17,831 staff under the Public Service Act 1999. Of this total, 9,614 staff (54 per cent) are employed in Canberra, central Melbourne and central Sydney, 5,587 staff (31 per cent) in other capital cities and 2,630 staff (15 per cent) in regional areas.

The Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) Portfolio improves the lives of Australians by providing high quality advice and support to the Prime Minister, the Cabinet, portfolio ministers and assistant ministers. It takes a coordinated and innovative approach to the development and implementation of Australian Government policies, including those that impact on regional and remote communities.

The purpose of the Portfolio Budget Statements (PBS) is to inform Senators and Members of Parliament of the proposed allocation of resources to Government outcomes by agencies within the Portfolio. Agencies receive resources from the annual appropriation bills, special appropriations, standing appropriations (including special accounts), and revenue from other sources.

Our selection processes can vary and in some circumstances interviews may not occur. Selection may be based entirely on written applications and referee reports.

We aim to hold any further assessment, such as interviews or work sample tests, as soon as is conveniently possible after the closing date. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted at this stage of the process.

Workplace diversity

We aim to ensure that fair, equitable and non-discriminatory consideration is given to applicants.

Reminder

Foreign-vessels conducting coastal trade under temporary licences are required to pay Schedule A wages when vessels have made at least 3 voyages under a temporary licence in the past 12 months. Are the vessels you are using for voyages under your temporary licence complying?

Notice to all Temporary Licence Holders

The Shipping Business Unit (SBU) reminds Temporary Licence Holders to take steps to confirm the operators of vessels used for coastal trading meet their obligations under the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Fair Work Act).