At the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, we offer a varied, challenging, flexible and rewarding working environment.
Our success is driven by our people.
We value a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents the community we serve and we actively encourage people from all backgrounds and cultures to apply for our roles.
Preethi
People Communications and Parliamentary Division
As someone from a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background, I deeply value the inclusive and respectful culture within the department. Our workplace culture values inclusion, collaboration, and the lived experiences of staff from CALD backgrounds. Making it a rewarding environment where meaningful impact is possible.
Jess
Digital Transformation and Delivery Division
I value the willingness of my peers at the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing to approach diversity and inclusion with curiosity and a genuine desire to learn and grow.
I also appreciate the work flexibility I have, that has meant I can manage my own and my children’s health and wellbeing.
Aaron
People Communications and Parliamentary Division
I value the willingness among my colleagues at the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing to share knowledge; problem solve and support each other. It allows me to feel both confident and productive while at work.
There is also a strong culture of taking ownership and delivering high-quality work, which I find motivating. Allowing me to feel supported to be innovative and work collaboratively.
Skye
Financial Management Division
What I value most about the culture and people I work with in the department is the strong sense of purpose and community. There’s a genuine commitment to making a difference, especially in areas that impact Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
I feel supported and respected, and I appreciate how collaboration and cultural safety are embedded in the way we work. The people here bring diverse perspectives, deep knowledge, and a willingness to listen and learn from one another.
It’s a space where I feel empowered to lead, contribute meaningfully, and stay connected to my values.
Amy
Disability Reforms and Royal Commission Division
I value the collaborative nature of how we approach our work at the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. We all want the best outcomes for the Australian people, and those within our communities.
The department allows me flexibility which supports me to meet my cultural and health needs, as well as my caring responsibilities.
Claudia
Access and Home Support Division
Here at the department, you’re not simply measured by your economic outputs – you’re recognised as a whole person with a wealth of lived experience. We all have unique perspectives which are shaped by the paths we’ve taken and the lives we lead, and these translate into strengths that enrich the work we do.
The department offers me the kind of flexibility and work-life balance that are crucial as a single parent. Many of my co-workers also have young children at home and understand the demands of earning a living while raising a family. The team appreciates that personal time is sacrosanct, and there’s a real sense we’re not all worker drones – we’re all people with lives and loved ones.