About Australia's health system
Learn about the role that the Australian Government plays in our world-class health system.
Who we are
Meet our ministers and leadership team, view our organisational chart and find out about the Health, Disability and Ageing portfolio.
What we do
We support the government to lead and shape Australia’s health, disability and aged care systems.
Work with us
We look for capable and motivated people to help us achieve our vision for the health and wellbeing of all Australians.
Latest news
Latest news
Keynote Speech at Pacific HIV Symposium
The CMO gave the speech in Fiji as part of an Australian delegation with DFAT and the CDC on Monday 17 August.
Corporate initiatives and programs
Graduate Program
Our graduate program starts in February each year and is based in Canberra. It is a full-time, 10-month development program open to recent university graduates.
Indigenous Internship Program
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student, you can now apply for our Indigenous Internship Program.
Latest corporate resources
Latest corporate resources
Legal services expenditure 2025–26
The Department's Legal services expenditure report for 2025–26, in compliance with paragraph 11.1(ba) of the Legal Services Directions 2017.
Grants complaint policy
This policy explains how to make a complaint about a grant or grant process, how the department will manage and respond to complaints, and the review options available if you are not satisfied with the outcome.
Statutory office holders and portfolio agency files (Senate Order 12 listing)
An indexed list of files created or updated by our Statutory office holders and portfolio agencies in the past 12 months as required by Senate Order 12.
Australia's health landscape infographic
This infographic provides a visual representation of Australia’s health system and the determinants of health.