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First Nations Temporary Employment & APS Mobility Register - Affirmative Measures (Indigenous)
About the job
Register information
Position title: First Nations Temporary Employment & APS Mobility Register - Affirmative Measures (Indigenous)
Salary: Varies depending on role (+ 15.4% superannuation employer contribution). Please see our Enterprise Agreement for salary information.
Employment status: Temporary for a period of up to 12 months. Some roles may be permanent for current APS employees.
Employment type: Full Time / Part Time
Our opportunity
IP Australia is seeking registrations from motivated and driven Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We will use this register to fill vacancies that may arise across the agency in two ways:
to offer non-APS temporary employment opportunities, or
to offer current APS employees temporary or permanent employment opportunities.
IP Australia recognises the extraordinary contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their Indigenous Knowledges have made and will continue to make towards innovation, the economy and sciences. We are looking at ways the IP system can better support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to protect and benefit from their Indigenous Knowledge.
IP Australia is a unique and innovative Australian government agency that works to help protect intellectual property (IP) of inventions, brands, designs, and plant varieties. We do this through the administration of patents, trade marks, designs, and plant breeder's rights. Our work thrives on the diversity of the knowledge and lived experiences of our employees, and we are committed to building sustainable employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
2025 has seen the launch of our First Nations Strategy (the Strategy) which sets out our commitments across capability, development, partnership and transformation. It provides a framework for IP Australia to enhance our engagement and collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, support their participation and empowerment in the IP System, and transform our organisational culture and practices to be more respectful, responsive, and accountable. The Strategy is integral in ensuring we meet our commitments under The National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are welcomed and encouraged to participate on our Indigenous Employee Network (IEN). The IEN provides a culturally safe space to be supported and to connect within IP Australia. Our aim is to present a valuable cultural lens in support of our reconciliation agenda, and specialist advice for a wide range of Indigenous IP issues and policy work.
We continue to build a diverse workforce and a workplace where all employees feel they're valued, safe and can be their true selves with opportunities to reach their full potential. We encourage and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees to participate in cultural obligations, events, and celebrations.
Flexible working arrangements:
IP Australia embraces flexibility, including hours and location. Most of our roles can be done from anywhere in Australia, as long as you can provide a safe and productive work environment. We have offices on Ngunnawal Country (Canberra) and Naarm (Melbourne) for employees who are located within a reasonable distance to the office and most employees work a mixture of days in the office and days from home. Employees who are not located near an office, work completely remotely.
How we will use the register:
The First Nations Temporary Employment & APS Mobility Register is looking to attract a range of people with a range of skills. We will mostly use the register to fill policy and program officers, and corporate and administration roles.
Eligibility requirements for employment
When you complete your registration you will be asked to provide some general information about yourself. If you need any assistance or have any questions please contact our Recruitment Solutions team via
Please note: completing the First Nations Temporary Employment & APS Mobility Register application form registers your interest only and does not guarantee an offer of employment.
Affirmative Measures eligibility
The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under Section 26 of the Australian Public Service Commissioner's Directions 2022. This vacancy is open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. If selected for a role, the successful candidate must provide appropriate confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Heritage.
General eligibility
Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).
All applicants offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a pre-engagement screening check, even if they have a security clearance. The screening check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.
The successful candidate/s may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at a specified clearance level.
The successful candidate/s must be willing to share all relevant and required information.
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures and to the elders past and present.
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