Register
OtherPosted 11 Jul 2026
Advertised as “REGISTER - National - NEMA Temporary Employment Register”
Posted 11 Jul 2026
Advertised as “REGISTER - National - NEMA Temporary Employment Register”
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
| Base salary | A$57,500 – A$174,500 / yr |
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Job Req ID
NEMA - 141174
Location
ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA
Employment Type
Non Ongoing, Full-time / Part-time
Classification
Register - $57,497.00 to $174,452.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)
Contact Officer
recruitment@nema.gov.au
Office Arrangements
Flexible - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role.
Applications close on 17/02/2027 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.
This process is being used to fill 5 immediate position/s.
Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months anywhere in ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA.
The National Emergency Management Agency's work has a real impact on the lives of Australians, particularly those living in rural and regional areas. The National Emergency Management Agency's guiding principle is “Locally led, locally understood and locally implemented” and we bring together local communities, government, non-government and key industry representatives to support disaster recovery and resilience across the country. Your work will help people who are recovering from natural disasters and prepare them for the future.
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was established on 1 September 2022 as a single, accountable Commonwealth authority that delivers a whole-of-nation approach to reducing disaster risk, planning, preparing for, responding to and recovering from all hazards across the emergency management continuum.
NEMA works closely with States and Territories to deliver the best outcome for communities across Australia. To help communities respond and recover, while preparing Australia for future emergencies, we:
For further information on NEMA’s purpose, vision and values, please see the NEMA website.
Temporary Employment Register:
The Temporary Employment Register is open to candidates to submit an expression of interest for employment with NEMA at all APS levels. The register enables us to access appropriately skilled and experienced individuals at short notice for non-ongoing or temporary positions. Please note that:
Roles are intended to be offered on a temporary basis only (non-ongoing specified term)
Where a non-ongoing position is offered, the role will be filled as a specified term vacancy for up to 12 months with a possibility of extension (maximum term of 18 months)
This register does not support ongoing engagement or promotion under the Public Service Act 1999
You will only be contacted regarding your application if an opportunity arises that matches your skills and experience
Your application is not a guarantee that an offer of employment will be made
Applications remain active until 17 February 2027. Applications are not carried over after this time; you will be required to submit a new application for the following year.
We are looking for people who have skills and an interest in the following areas:
At times staff within NEMA may be required to work outside of standard business hours, particularly during the high-risk weather season.
Location of roles:
NEMA’s positions are located in Canberra, ACT or Brisbane, QLD based only, except for Coordination and Planning roles.
If you are interested in Coordination and Planning roles these positions are based in the following locations only:
NT – Darwin
NSW – Sydney, Dubbo, Lismore and Wagga Wagga
QLD – Brisbane, Cairns, Yeppoon and Mt Isa
SA – Adelaide
VIC – Melbourne, Bendigo and Bairnsdale
TAS – Hobart
WA – Perth and Broome.
We are looking for people who are:
We encourage applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age people and people from other diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential.
You can find more about working at NEMA on our website: Homepage | NEMA.
As part of your application, you will be required to prepare a one-page response document (minimum 11pt font in Microsoft Word or PDF format), which you will upload in the next section.
Please ensure you read the instructions carefully, noting failure to address identified requirements may lead to your application being deemed ineligible.
Please prepare a one-page Applicant Response in relation to the advertised role, outlining:
As part of your application, you are able to provide additional information that supports or provides more details in regards to your relevant skills and experience. This should be no longer that 1 page (minimum 11pt font in Microsoft Word or PDF format).
Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level Standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership System information relevant to the classification as well as the APSC guidance on Principles for candidates use of AI in recruitment. You are required to submit your application in the online recruitment system (ourPeople).
As part of your application, you will need to provide:
Include your full name and the Requisition Number - 141174 in the footer of any documents being uploaded.
The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability
To be eligible to work with the NEMA you must:
If you are experiencing problems submitting your application online, please email the nature of the issues you are experiencing to recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au including screen captures if necessary. A response will be sent during business hours.
The Agency offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.
If you have identified as having a disability, please indicate whether you require any support throughout the selection process. For further information please contact recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au.
How to apply:
As part of your application, you are able to provide additional information that supports or provides more details in regards to your relevant skills and experience. This should be no longer that 1 page (minimum 11pt font in Microsoft Word or PDF format).
Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level Standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership System information relevant to the classification. You are required to submit your application in the online recruitment system (ourPeople).
As part of your application, you will need to provide:
Eligibility and Specific Conditions of Employment
To be eligible to work with the NEMA you must:
Technical Assistance
If you are experiencing problems submitting your application online, please email the nature of the issues you are experiencing to Recruitment including screen captures if necessary. A response will be sent during business hours.
Notes
Remuneration: The Agency offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.
If you have identified as having a disability, please indicate whether you require any support throughout the selection process. For further information please contact Recruitment.
If you will not have access to your agency email during the process of this requisition, please advise the contact officer and provide alternate contact information.