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At the Department of Health and Aged Care, we offer a varied, challenging and rewarding working environment. The work we do shapes health, aged care and sport policy, programs and research in Australia.

At Health and Aged Care, we offer a varied, challenging and rewarding working environment. We are looking for capable and motivated people to help make this happen.

You don’t need to have experience in a government department or the health sector. Our staff have backgrounds in a range of fields in the public and private sectors.

  • What we offer

    Find out about our salary, super and leave arrangements, healthy workplace benefits and more.
  • Current vacancies

    View and search our current vacancies, set up job alerts and apply online. Register for temporary jobs.
  • How to apply

    Make sure you understand the job requirements, whether you're eligible, and find out how to apply. Get tips on how to prepare and write your online application. You may need to respond to selection criteria or submit a one page pitch.
  • Selection process 

    Learn about our selection process, including how we review applications, shortlist applicants, conduct interviews, determine the successful candidate and notify applicants of the outcome.
  • Graduate program

    Work on issues that touch the lives of all Australians through our 10-month-long graduate program in Canberra.

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