Housing Policy

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Australian Government Department of Social Services Full time
Several positions

  • Canberra
  • Adelaide
  • Brisbane
  • Darwin


 Hobart
  • Melbourne
  • Perth
  • Sydney

Position Description:

Are you interested in housing and homelessness issues? Would you like to use your policy skills and experience to help improve housing and homelessness outcomes for all Australians?


The Pensions, Housing and Homelessness Group is offering applicants an exciting opportunity to join one of our friendly and collaborative teams.

Our roles focus on improving housing and homelessness outcomes, with a focus on low-income and/or disadvantaged Australians.

We have a number of vacancies at the APS 5 level.

We actively promote diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Eligibility / Additional Requirements:

To be eligible for employment with Department of Social Services (the department), you must be an Australian citizen. An applicant's suitability for employment with the Department will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This will include an identity and criminal history background check.

Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance:

The suitable applicant must also obtain and maintain a security clearance conducted by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).

Applicants also must be able to establish their background as checkable to be considered eligible for a security clearance.

Any gaps or periods of time spent overseas for 12 or more months (cumulative) that cannot be verified by an Australian referee is deemed uncheckable, rendering the applicant ineligible for a security clearance.

Background history must cover 5 / 10 years (Baseline / Negative Vet 1 or Negative Vet 2) of employment, education, residential, criminal history and anything else specified by the AGSVA.

The suitable applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information to fulfil this process.

Type / Length of Vacancy:
Ongoing / Non-ongoing

Contact Officer Name:
Daniel Mullington

Contact Officer Phone:

Application Closing Date:24-Jun-2024

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