Closing the Gap employment register

The Productivity Commission acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to their Cultures, Country and Elders past and present.

About us

The Productivity Commission is the Australian Government's independent research and advisory body on a range of economic, social and environmental issues affecting the welfare of Australians.

The Commission has a significant role under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.

The objective of the National Agreement is to enable Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and governments to work together to overcome the inequality experienced by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and achieve life outcomes equal to all Australians.

Learn more about the Commission’s work related to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

The opportunities

We are looking for people who want to help improve policies and programs that matter for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

We welcome expressions of interest from professionals who can bring expertise in a range of areas, such as:

• Policy analysis and advice
• Data processing, analysis and presentation
• Qualitative and quantitative research
• Project management
• Report writing
• Awareness and understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, knowledges and perspectives
• Demonstrated ability to work and engage with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander organisations and individuals in a fair, inclusive, ongoing, and reciprocal way.

This register will help us to quickly fill future vacancies that may arise at the APS Level 5 – Executive Level 2 classifications. Positions that become available may be based in either our Melbourne or Canberra offices.

Depending on the business needs and requirements of the Commission, these positions may be offered as either ongoing* or non-ongoing opportunities, which may be on a full-time, part-time or casual basis.

Some of these positions may be filled under Affirmative Measures and are only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. The Commission strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who would bring important strengths, capabilities, and attributes to our work.

Some of these positions may arise as Identified Positions. While identified positions are open to everyone the Commission strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who would bring important strengths, capabilities, and attributes to our work.

* Ongoing movements at level may be available to existing ongoing Australian Public Service employees under section 26 of the Public Service Act 1999. Further details on eligibility requirements are outlined in the application form.

Be yourself at the Commission

We welcome and celebrate diversity, and value the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experience that each person brings to our workplace. Parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all cultures and faith are encouraged to apply.

What we offer

We have a supportive, respectful and engaging work environment underpinned by:

• a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and supporting staff wellbeing
• a flexible work environment that supports employees to balance work commitments with family, caring and other personal commitments
• a culture of conversation and real-time feedback, to support a team and individual performance
• a range of learning and development opportunities tailored to individuals’ needs at different points in their careers

The Commission offers a competitive salary plus generous superannuation and leave provisions.

We also offer reasonable adjustments for applicants on request, and ensure all staff receive the support and tools they need to thrive at work.

Ready to apply or keen to find out more?

If you’d like to find out more about working at the Commission, we would love to hear from you!