Our temporary registers
We maintain two registers for people who are interested in non-ongoing (temporary) employment. The registers are primarily used to fill short-term positions at short notice. However, opportunities for longer term employment arise from time-to-time. Applications remain on the registers for six months from the date we receive them.
The two registers are:
- ICT temporary employment register
- General temporary employment register
If you intend to apply, please first check that you meet the eligibility criteria below.
Eligibility and other conditions
Citizenship
You must be an Australian citizen for engagement as an ongoing or non-ongoing Australian Public Service employee (unless there are exceptional circumstances).
Receipt of redundancy benefit
If you have received a redundancy benefit from an APS agency or a non-APS Commonwealth employer, you are ineligible for engagement as an ongoing or non-ongoing APS employee until 12 months have passed since the date of your redundancy.
Probation
Engagement as a non-ongoing employee may be subject to a probation period. The length of the probation depends on the duration of the contract.
Other conditions
Engagements are subject to a satisfactory character check. A health assessment, formal qualifications or a security clearance may also be required depending on the particular position.
Background checks
We reserve the right to contact any of your past or present employers in order to gather background information regarding the your suitability for employment.
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