Corporate Support employment register

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.

Our Corporate group compromises of multiple teams and individuals who support a range of functions including Human Resources, Information Communication Technology, Finance, and Office Services.

We have an administrative and project support team who work flexibly and collaboratively to support teams and executives across the Commission.

We also have a Strategic Communications & Engagement group who provide support with external communications and publications, style guidelines, online events and presentations, creative content, and social media.

The opportunities

We are seeking expressions of interest from talented individuals with skills and experience in a range of areas to support the work of the Commission, and encourage you to register if you are a highly motivated individual with qualifications, skills, and experience in any of the following functions:

• Administrative and project support
• Communications
• Executive support
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Information Communication and Technology (ICT)
• Library services
• Media
• Office services
• Publications
• Web development, digital design and/or social media.

This register will help us to quickly fill future vacancies that may arise at the APS Level 3 – 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.

* 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!