Government & Defence jobs in Ballarat
Ballarat and the surrounding region have government and defence employment opportunities across local government services, APS outreach and defence-related operations. WorkinAUS lists available government jobs in Ballarat to help connect candidates with public sector roles.
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Team Leader Recovery and Resilience
Government & Defence / Other
Job summary
Team Leader Recovery and Resilience Full time – Limited Tenure (until 30 June 2028) Band 7 (Salary $105,184 - $116,776 incl.
Surveillance Officer
Government & Defence / Other
Job summary
Company description:About Us We create thriving places and connected communities.
Specialist Family Violence Courts Manager, Ballarat
Government & Defence / Other
Job summary
Lead a specialist, purpose-driven team delivering critical family violence court services.
Investigator
Government & Defence / Other
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Tax Compliance Investigator/Auditor At least ten (10) ongoing and fixed term roles Salary $81,496 - $98,955 plus 12% superannuation - VPS Grade 3 Based in Melbourne CBD or Ballarat, with hybrid working arrangements Previous applicants need not apply What we offerThe State Revenue Office is the Victorian Government's revenue management agency, administering a range of taxes, duties, levies, grants, and subsidies.
Team Leader Building & Facilities
Government & Defence / Other
Job summary
Bannockburn location – perfectly positioned with an easy drive from Geelong, Ballarat, and Melbourne (plus free onsite parking!) Permanent full time role with opportunity to grow Genuine flexibility including hybrid work arrangements, flexible hours and monthly ADOs Golden Plains Shire Council provides a workplace where people matter, communities are connected, and the future is bright.
Regional General Manager, Youth Justice - Loddon Mallee Region
Government & Defence / Regional Council
Job summary
Provide leadership and senior operational oversight across the Loddon Mallee region Drive a high-performance and accountability culture with strong foundations in evidence-based practices and processes Ongoing, full-time position with a salary range of $142,790 - $191,087 (plus superannuation) About us: Youth Justice (YJ), a division of the Department of Justice and Community Safety, is responsible for the supervision of children and young people in the criminal justice system.
Non-Executive Director
Government & Defence / Other
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NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR● National board opportunity - applications welcome from across Australia ● Agricultural research and development | Australian grains industry ● Seeking directors with expertise in Agricultural research and innovation, grain production systems, sustainability, agribusiness, and strategic governance About FAR AustraliaField Applied Research Australia (FAR Australia) is a leading agricultural research and extension organisation delivering independent, high-quality field research that improves on-farm productivity, profitability and sustainability.
Registrar, Ballarat
Government & Defence / Other
Job summary
Leadership opportunity offering career development.
Open Spaces Maintenance Worker
Government & Defence / Other
Job summary
Based at the Linton depot Casual role with potential to become permanent Hourly rate from $36.77 + casual loading & super Golden Plains Shire Council provides a workplace where people matter, communities are connected, and the future is bright.
Remand Program Facilitator
Government & Defence / Other
Job summary
About This Role Help people in custody prepare for life after prison and support positive change.Run programs, complete assessments and help plan for release.Work with remand prisoners at Hopkins Correctional Centre in Ararat.Work can help people build safer and more stable lives.Ongoing, full-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.
Frequently Asked Questions
Government & Defence jobs in Ballarat
Government and public sector roles in Ballarat typically include local council staff, APS outposted positions, defence support roles and policy officer positions across regional government services.
Yes. APS agencies and state government departments do have regional and outposted roles, particularly in service delivery, community programmes and infrastructure management.
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