Government & Public Sector Jobs in Canberra, Australia (Now Hiring) — 213 open

Combat Systems Engineer

Canberra, Australia · On-site

Senior

Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future. Downer Professional Services is comprised of two business uni…

Skills: Systems engineering, Electrical engineering, Functional performance specifications, Requirements management, DOORS

Senior Operational Architect

Canberra, Australia · On-site

Senior$2.9B raised

Optus is an Australian telecommunications company, delivering more than 11 million services to our customers every day across mobile, broadband and digital solutions. The Senior Operational Architect provides expert tech…

Skills: Technical leadership, Solution architecture, Stakeholder management, Network architecture, Cloud computing

Senior ServiceNow Consultant

Canberra, Australia · Hybrid

Senior

About the role Kinetic IT is seeking an experienced ServiceNow Consultant to join our growing national ServiceNow practice. This is a client-facing consulting role supporting some of Australia's leading enterprise and Go…

Skills: ServiceNow, ITSM, ITOM, Asset Management, Enterprise Service Management

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Aviation Safety Specialist

Canberra, Australia · Hybrid

Senior

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Protected (Baseline) TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description Your role: Join Northrop G…

Skills: Aviation safety management, Regulatory compliance, Aviation safety audits, Incident investigation, Risk assessment

Senior Threat Researcher

Canberra, Australia · On-site

Senior$65M raised

Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology an…

Skills: Cybersecurity, Threat Intelligence, Malware Analysis, Python, C

M365 Subject Matter Expert(SME)

Canberra, Australia · On-site

Senior+$1.2B raised

What success looks like in this role: To provide leadership and subject matter expertise for M365 and core services such as printing, DHCP/DNS, AD, PKI and messaging (Exchange/M365 Messaging services) with solid working …

Skills: M365, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, Active Directory

Associate | Complex Liabilities, Insurance and Regulation

Canberra, Australia · On-site

Mid level

Location: Canberra Contract Type: Permanent MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and en…

Skills: Civil litigation, Insurance advisory, Regulatory compliance, Solicitor advocacy, Legal drafting

Technical IT Asset Management

Canberra, Australia · On-site

Mid level$1.2B raised

What success looks like in this role: Unisys is a global information technology company that delivers innovative solutions to clients across various industries. In Australia, Unisys offers a dynamic and inclusive work en…

Skills: Asset lifecycle management, Inventory management, Asset auditing, ICT hardware lifecycle, ICT software lifecycle

Advisory Services and Knowledge Manager (PRES+)

Canberra, Australia · On-site

Senior

Job Description Position: Advisory Services and Knowledge Manager Program: Pacific Regional Economic Services Plus (PRES+) Location: Australia Required Travel: Regular travel to Canberra, occasional travel to the Pacific…

Skills: Activity development, Adviser management, Operations management, Knowledge management, Communications strategy

Account Lead/Associate Director - Defence & Digital

Canberra, Australia · Hybrid

Senior+$6M raised

THE WORK: Accenture is expanding its Defence Digital Engineering capability following significant growth across the Defence sector. We are looking for an experienced consulting leader to help build and grow our Defence, …

Skills: Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Verification and Validation

Project Manager - Space Capability

Canberra, Australia · On-site

Senior

Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future. Shape the Future of Australia's Space Capability Downer Profe…

Skills: Project management, Governance, Stakeholder engagement, Risk management, Budget forecasting

Project Officer (Projects & Engagement)

Canberra, Australia · Hybrid

Mid level

We are Fujitsu We use technology to make happier lives. We are a global leader in technology and business solutions that transform organisations and the world around us. We have a long heritage of bringing innovation and…

Skills: Project coordination, Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Stakeholder engagement

Project Officer - Security & Compliance

Canberra, Australia · Hybrid

Mid level

We are Fujitsu We use technology to make happier lives. We are a global leader in technology and business solutions that transform organisations and the world around us. We have a long heritage of bringing innovation and…

Skills: Cyber security, Governance, Risk management, Compliance, Vulnerability management

Technology Services Manager

Canberra, Australia · Hybrid

Senior+

We are Fujitsu We use technology to make happier lives. We are a global leader in technology and business solutions that transform organisations and the world around us. We have a long heritage of bringing innovation and…

Skills: ICT Risk Management, Governance, Risk & Compliance, Cyber Security, Risk Assessment, ISO 31000

Software Asset Management Consultant (SAM Consultant)

Canberra, Australia · Hybrid

Senior$6K raised

Our Why Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people’s lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow. About the Role (your why…

Skills: Software Asset Management, Oracle Licensing, Compliance Management, Audit Defense, Flexera One

Software Asset Management Consultant (SAM Consultant)

Canberra, Australia · Hybrid

Senior$6K raised

Our Why Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people’s lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow. About the Role (your why…

Skills: Software Asset Management, Oracle Licensing, IBM Licensing, Microsoft Licensing, Flexera One

Endpoint Engineering Team Leader

Canberra, Australia · Hybrid

Senior$6K raised

Our Why Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people’s lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow. Our team This is an exce…

Skills: Endpoint Engineering, Team Leadership, Application Packaging, Resource Planning, Performance Management

Service Desk Analyst (Technical Support Administrator)

Canberra, Australia · On-site

Mid level

We’re a ‘Family Friendly’ certified workplace – we understand the often many and varied roles our team members need to play within their own unique family setting and actively support them. Our team feel Leidos is a grea…

Skills: Technical support, Problem-solving, Communication skills, Storage technologies, SAN

Cyber Security & Risk Branch Team Members (Band 6 & 7)

Canberra, Australia · Hybrid

$112k–$132k/yr

Senior

Job Details EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time LOCATION - ACT AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 6 ($111,861.00 - $123,420.00); Band 07 ($123,420.00 - $132,185.00) JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 16152 This advertisement is to fill curren…

Skills: Cyber security risk assessment, Security certification, Accreditation, Risk management, ISM

Political Reporter - Canberra

Canberra, Australia · On-site

Senior

Are you passionate about politics and obsessed with the machinations of our nation's capital? Set the daily news agenda in one of Seven West Media's most important editorial roles. As a political reporter for The West Au…

Skills: Political reporting, Journalism, Federal politics, Networking, Communication skills

Frequently asked questions

How many Government & Public Sector jobs are open in Canberra, Australia right now?

There are currently 213 open government & public sector positions in Canberra, Australia listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Government & Public Sector roles in Canberra, Australia?

Companies currently hiring include Downer, Deloitte, Unisys, Leidos, Amentum, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Government & Public Sector jobs in Canberra, Australia?

Yes — 85 of the 213 open government & public sector positions offer remote or hybrid work (5 remote, 80 hybrid).

How do I apply for Government & Public Sector jobs in Canberra, Australia?

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