Career Opportunities

This page contains links to various career and employment opportunities within the department such as a list of jobs available and special recruitment programs.

General Vacancies

General Vacancies includes information about positions currently being advertised in the department and selection documentation for each position.

Special Recruitment Programs

Graduate positions in the Australian Department of Health and Ageing can give you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you will develop and expand your talents to our mutual benefit, well into the future.

National Indigenous Cadetship Program

Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants (Word 27 KB)
Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants (PDF 34 KB)

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