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Location: Canberra, ACT
Application Closing Date: Monday 27 April at 11:30pm AEST
Classification

APS Level 5 ($91,909 - $98,259)
APS Level 6 ($101,657- $114,239)

Employment Type

Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for a period of up to 24 months)

This role is being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with the employment type to be determined in negotiation with the preferred candidate and the PM&C delegate.

Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for a maximum period of two (2) years. If the initial contract is for less than 2 years, it may be extended or renewed once, up to the 2 year limit.

A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.

Flexible Work

At PM&C we recognise the broad benefits of offering flexibility in how, when and where work is performed. We consider flexibility first from a starting position of ‘how can we make this work?’ and consider individual circumstances and operational requirements in making genuine attempts to establish mutually beneficial arrangements. Please reach out to the contact officer if you would like to explore what flexibility might look like for you, such as part time work, variable start and finish times or working from home.

About the Defence and Veterans’ Service Commission

The Defence and Veterans’ Service Commission (DVSC) provides independent oversight and evidence-based advice to government on reforms to improve suicide prevention and wellbeing outcomes for serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) members.

The Australian Government established the DVSC as a new Non-corporate Commonwealth Entity (NCE) on 29 September 2025 in response to the key recommendation of the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

Key functions of the DVSC include: monitoring, inquiring and reporting on issues relevant to suicide and suicidality for serving and ex-serving ADF members; monitoring, inquiring and reporting on the implementation of the Government’s response to the recommendations of the Defence and Veteran Suicide Royal Commission, improving supports for serving and ex-serving ADF members, working with coroners to understand issues contributing to Defence and veteran deaths by suicide, and promoting an understanding of suicide risks and wellbeing for Defence members and veterans, including through engaging with people with lived experience.

Working at the DVSC

As a relatively new agency, the DVSC has been focused on recruiting staff and capabilities and will continue to do so over the coming year. You have an opportunity to join us now where your expertise can help influence and shape our strategy in support of the Commissioner’s independent oversight of wide-ranging reforms across the Defence and veteran ecosystem.

We are looking to recruit high performing and dedicated staff with a range of capabilities, who demonstrate integrity, independence and compassion.

A key focus of the DVSC’s work is the prevention of suicide and suicidality. While the DVSC has a proactive wellbeing program, applicants are encouraged to consider their personal circumstances when applying for this role. Applicants should familiarise themselves with the findings and recommendations of the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide for further information.

The DVSC is an independent agency. We are currently physically located in Canberra, within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet under a shared service arrangement. While we transition our employment framework, the successful candidate may be on-boarded via the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and subsequently transitioned to the DVSC.

Employment with the DVSC is offered under the Public Service (Terms and Conditions of Employment) (Defence and Veterans’ Service Commission) Determination 2025.

About the Roles

The DVSC is establishing a merit pool to fill current and anticipated APS5 and APS6 vacancies across three teams: Oversight and Evaluation, Research and Analysis, and Inquiries.

Applicants will be assessed against both general and role-specific criteria. Applicants are invited to nominate their preferred role(s) in their application. While preferences will be considered, placement will be subject to organisational need and candidate suitability.

Oversight and Evaluation

The Oversight and Evaluation Officer(s) will work as part of a small team to manage activities relating to the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the implementation and outcomes of the Australian Government’s response to the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. The Oversight and Evaluation Officer(s) will also assist the DVSC’s work in identifying systemic factors in the administration of policies, programs, systems and practices in relation to the prevention of suicide and suicidality among serving and ex-serving ADF members.

The Oversight and Evaluation Officer(s) will work as part of a small team within the Oversight and Evaluation Section. They will undertake a range of research, information-gathering and reporting activities to ensure the accuracy, consistency and quality of the DVSC’s oversight function. The successful candidates will:
Lead/assist in the development and implementation of robust oversight frameworks that support the Commissioner’s statutory responsibilities
Lead/assist with inquiries, including through stakeholder engagement, analysis of information and other activities
Prepare high-quality reports and publications, including DVSC reports to be tabled in the Australian Parliament
Collaborate within the DVSC to prepare well-researched information, and
Maintain tools, templates and guidance material to ensure strong project management methodologies are applied.

Research and Analysis

The Research and Analysis Officer(s) will support the Research and Analysis team in collation, analysis and management of relevant research and data relating to Defence and veteran suicide prevention and wellbeing outcomes to inform the DVSC’s work. This will be drawn from a range of sources including qualitative and quantitative data, literature, lived experience, reports from government agencies and jurisdictions, and other data holdings in the Defence and veteran ecosystem.

The Research and Analysis Officer(s) will work as part of a small team and will report to the Assistant Director. The role includes:
Identifying, reviewing and validating program data, and analysing and reporting on the implementation of Royal Commission recommendations
Analysis of data and trends regarding suicide and suicidality among serving and ex-serving ADF members
Reviewing, synthesising and analysing research related to suicide prevention and wellbeing outcomes from Australia and internationally
Lead/assist in developing and maintaining tools, templates and guidance materials to support activities across the team
Contributing to effective working relationships with external and internal stakeholders to support information gathering, analysis and reporting arrangements
Contributing to the development of high-quality reports and publications, including DVSC reports to be tabled in the Australian Parliament.

Inquiries

The Inquiries Officer(s) will work as part of a small team, contributing to the Commissioner’s statutory inquiry functions. The DVSC will inquire into matters relating to systemic reforms to improve suicide prevention and wellbeing for serving and ex-serving ADF members. The team will conduct inquiries, including special inquiries, that may be initiated by the Commissioner or requested by the Minister. The process of conducting an inquiry will involve information-gathering, hearings of the Commission in some cases, and the preparation of inquiry reports and recommendations.

Located in the Inquiries and Legal branch of the DVSC and reporting to the Assistant Director of Inquiries, the Inquiries Officer(s) will:
Lead/assist in undertaking inquiries in line with agency procedures and the DVSC’s enabling legislation
Support the operation of public and private hearings
Use information-gathering powers to collect and analyse evidence and data
Engage with stakeholders and witnesses
Maintain inquiry records and databases
Prepare high quality documents including papers, legal notices, voluntary and compulsory information requests, correspondence, reports, and briefs.

Our ideal candidate

General criteria – all roles

We are seeking motivated and professional officers who demonstrate:
Critical thinking skills, including the ability to research, analyse and report on information from a range of sources and present findings clearly and accurately.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and well-structured reports, correspondence, and briefing materials tailored to the intended audience.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, while effectively contributing to team objectives and building a cohesive and positive workplace environment, upholding the APS Code of Conduct and APS Values.
Demonstrated professional skills in engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including demonstrating empathy and an understanding of trauma-informed engagement.
Demonstrated project management skills, including project planning, managing competing priorities, risk management and application of internal controls.

Role-specific criteria

Oversight and Evaluation Officer
Sound understanding of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, or the ability to quickly acquire.
Research and Analysis Officer
Sound understanding of data analysis and data management, or the ability to quickly acquire.
Inquiries Officer
An understanding of working within legislative frameworks and/or exercising legislative powers, or the ability to quickly acquire.

Qualifications / Experience

The following is required:
Relevant professional experience and/or tertiary qualifications relevant to the role (such as policy research, research design, public health, epidemiology, law, investigations, or a related discipline).
The following are highly regarded:
Experience working in an oversight, policy or regulatory agency; or research and data agency in a relevant role.
An understanding of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide and suicide prevention and wellbeing outcomes, particularly among serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members.
Oversight and Evaluation Project Officer
Transferrable experience or skills in research, policy and program implementation, monitoring and evaluation, law, performance auditing, benefits realisation, program logic, communication and reporting.
Research and Analysis Officer
Experience in qualitative and/or quantitative research, data analysis and visualisation.
Inquiries Officer
Experience in inquiries, audit, intelligence, law, research or compliance.

Eligibility
Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing. At PM&C to be eligible for this position you should be an Australian Citizen by the completion of the recruitment process, except under exceptional circumstances.
The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.
The successful candidate will be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check, and will normally be subject to a six-month probation period if new to the APS or has not yet completed their probation period elsewhere in the APS.

Security Clearance Required

Baseline Vetting (Protected)

How to apply

Submit an online application through the PM&C Current Opportunities by 11:30pm AEST on Monday, 27 April 2026.

As part of your application you will need to provide:
Your resume (maximum three pages)
A statement of claims (max one page with 750 words) telling us how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications make you the best person for the job and to perform at the relevant classification level.

You are encouraged to refer to the Candidate Pack and the relevant classification level of the PM&C Performance Model to assist you in drafting your one page pitch.

You may also refer to the APSC resource Cracking the Code for further guidance and assistance on applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service.

Contact Officer

Recruitment DVSC on [email protected]

Please Note – This is an unclassified web based recruitment system so your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your one page pitch and resume.
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