Job Description
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 2026-26 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.
Your application is not a guarantee that an offer of employment will be made.
Your application will remain active until 31 March 2026.
Applications are not carried over after this time, you will be required to submit a new application for the Permanent and Temporary Section 26 Transfer Register.
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.
The department is committed to having a flexible and inclusive workplace and recognises and values the diversity of the wider Australia community. We encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.
Our online application form will ask you to:
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 opportunity you are looking for and the skills, knowledge and experience you will bring to the department; and
Provide the contact details for two referees.
Positions may be full-time or part-time depending on business needs and requirements. You will only be contacted regarding your application if an opportunity arises that matches your skills and experience.
Eligibility
Employment at the Department of Education is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:
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.
How we will communicate with you
Please ensure the email address you register with is correct as this will be used to provide updates for vacancies you apply for.
We strongly recommend that you use a personal email address rather than your work email address to ensure you don’t miss any communication. Additionally, please regularly check your junk or spam folders for the same reason.
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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 2026-26 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.
Your application is not a guarantee that an offer of employment will be made.
Your application will remain active until 31 March 2026.
Applications are not carried over after this time, you will be required to submit a new application for the Permanent and Temporary Section 26 Transfer Register.
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.
The department is committed to having a flexible and inclusive workplace and recognises and values the diversity of the wider Australia community. We encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.
Our online application form will ask you to:
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 opportunity you are looking for and the skills, knowledge and experience you will bring to the department; and
Provide the contact details for two referees.
Positions may be full-time or part-time depending on business needs and requirements. You will only be contacted regarding your application if an opportunity arises that matches your skills and experience.
Eligibility
Employment at the Department of Education is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:
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.
How we will communicate with you
Please ensure the email address you register with is correct as this will be used to provide updates for vacancies you apply for.
We strongly recommend that you use a personal email address rather than your work email address to ensure you don’t miss any communication. Additionally, please regularly check your junk or spam folders for the same reason.
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How to apply:
Start your application by clicking the "begin" button.
Login to an existing account or reset your password
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Department of Education Permanent and Temporary position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Canberra offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.
