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 will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Baseline level. The successful applicant/s must be willing to share all relevant and required information
Job description
The National Capital Authority is seeking highly motivated professionals who are passionate about shaping the National Capital into the future, managing and enhancing the nationally significant parts of Canberra, and fostering awareness of Canberra as Australia’s National Capital.
We are seeking to build a register of people interested in temporary (non-ongoing) employment opportunities in various roles and levels, to fill anticipated vacancies at the APS 1-6 Levels and Executive Levels 1-2 that may become available over the next 12 months.
Who we are
The National Capital Authority (NCA) is established under the Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Act 1988 (the PALM Act). The NCA is a non-corporate Australian Government agency within the Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts portfolio. As of 30 June 2024, the NCA was accountable to the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, being the Minister responsible for administering the PALM Act.
The NCA performs the role of trustee of the National Capital and in this capacity serves the interests of the Australian Government, and the nation and its people. In short, the NCA is responsible for:
shaping the National Capital into the future;
managing and enhancing the nationally significant parts of Canberra; and,
fostering awareness of Canberra as Australia’s National Capital.
The National Capital Authority (NCA) is comprised of three (3) branches, the Chief Executive, Operations, and Planning and Design.
The Chief Executive Branch is responsible for supporting the functions of the Authority and promoting the National Capital to the broader community. This Branch has sections involving strategic implementation legal, governance, marketing, media and communication. The branch employs legal, governance, marketing and communications people.
The Planning Branch is responsible for keeping the National Capital Plan under constant review and proposing its amendment when necessary or indicated. This work involves planning policy, assessing works approval applications, and associated tasks. The Branch also manages a range of design and construction projects, the NCA’s heritage work and diplomatic land in the National Capital. The Branch employs architects, town planners, project managers, and administrative staff.
The Operations Branch is responsible for the effective management and enhancement of the National Estate, including the NCA’s natural and built assets, valued at around $1.4 billion. Operations are also responsible for the NCA’s finances, procurement, commercial licences, human resources, business systems, and work health and safety arrangements. The Branch employs staff in horticulture, engineering, project management, IT, human resources, accounting, and a number of other specialties.
The person we are looking for
Positions available through the temporary employment register will be non-ongoing for an initial period of up to 12 months. These may be offered on a full-time or part-time depending on the business needs of the area. You can register interest in temporary employment at the APS Levels (1-6) and the Executive Levels (1-2) with the NCA
Please email Recruitment@nca.gov.au your resume and completed Application Cover Sheet (see below). As part of your application, you will be required to indicate your preferred work areas and classifications/levels (APS Level 1 through Executive Level 2).
PLEASE NOTE You will only be contacted in the event a vacancy arises that matches your skills and experience
Your application is not a guarantee that an offer of employment will be made.
Applications on this register will remain active until 31 December 2026, or until you notify the NCA that you are no longer wish to remain on the register.
We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region.
We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.
