Temporary Employment Register

This register is designed to capture expressions of interest for shorter-term and/or temporary employment opportunities at the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). While applicants may be considered, employment is not guaranteed. If a vacancy arises, the OAIC may contact you to discuss it further.

About the role

Positions available through this register vary in duration but can be engaged for periods up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension. Roles span a range of transferable skill areas, including:

• Legal interpretation and analysis / drafting guidance
• Policy, research, and brief writing
• Accounting and finance
• Data analytics
• Enquiries / call centre
• Assessments / audits / stakeholder engagement
• Media and communication
• Freedom of Information
• Enabling services (information technology, people and culture, office management, finance, executive assistance, governance, security)

Assessment and requirements

Decisions to engage applicants are based on merit, assessed against the specific requirements of the role. Assessment methods may include:

• Submission of a CV and/or written application
• Addressing specific job requirements or making a written or video ‘pitch’
• Interviews (face-to-face or via platforms like MS Teams)
• Written or verbal testing, including psychological or aptitude assessments
• Examples of past work
• Referee checks

Complete the Temporary Employment Register Application Form (DOCX, 76 KB) to express your interest. Personal information provided is protected under the Privacy Act 1988 and used solely for recruitment purposes.