Veterans Temporary Employment Register

Your Role

Are you a veteran or transitioning Australian Defence Force (ADF) member eager to prepare for a new chapter in your career while continuing to make a meaningful contribution in support of Defence’s mission?

Have you considered a career path in Defence APS, where you can utilise your invaluable expertise and skills and further develop your career?

While ongoing employment is the primary way Defence APS fills vacancies, we are seeking to build a register of veterans and transitioning ADF members interested in temporary (non-ongoing) employment opportunities in various roles, levels and locations across Australia. This can be a great opportunity to try a career in Defence APS and hone your public service skills in preparation for applying for ongoing positions.

For any professional background or future career goals, there’s a role in Defence APS to match.

If you are interested in a temporary (non-ongoing) employment opportunity within Defence APS, register your interest on our Veterans Temporary Employment Register. These opportunities will give you a taste of Defence APS, provide valuable skills, and help prepare you for a career in the Australian Public Service.

Positions may become available in a range of occupations including :

• Accounting and Finance
• Administration and Customer Service
• Audit, Assurance and Fraud Control
• Engineering and Technical
• Health
• Human Resources
• Information and Communications Technology
• Information and Knowledge Management
• Infrastructure
• Intelligence
• Legal
• Logistics
• Media and Communication
• Procurement and Contracting
• Project and Program Management
• Science and Technology
• Security
• Specialist
• Strategic and International Policy
• Trades and Labour

For more information, refer to the Information Pack.

For other job opportunities available to Veterans and additional information on the APS application process, see the following site :

• DVA Veterans Employment pathways
• Defence Careers Page
• Australian Public Service Commission's (APSC) - How to apply for Jobs in the APS

This register will close 11.30pm (AEDT), 30 December 2025 .

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