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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

Pyrenees Shire Council

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.

Ballarat & Central Highlands, Victoria

Contract

Not specified

Surveillance Officer

Department of Transport and Planning

Government & Defence / Other

Job summary

Company description:About Us We create thriving places and connected communities.

Ballarat & Central Highlands, Victoria

Full time

Not specified

Specialist Family Violence Courts Manager, Ballarat

magistrates court victoria

Government & Defence / Other

Job summary

Lead a specialist, purpose-driven team delivering critical family violence court services.

Ballarat & Central Highlands, Victoria

Full time

Not specified

Investigator

State Revenue Office

Government & Defence / Other

Job summary

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.

Ballarat & Central Highlands, Victoria

Full time

Not specified

Team Leader Building & Facilities

golden plains shire council

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.

Ballarat & Central Highlands, Victoria

Full time

Not specified

Regional General Manager, Youth Justice - Loddon Mallee Region

Department of Justice and Community Safety

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.

Ballarat & Central Highlands, Victoria

Full time

Not specified

Non-Executive Director

field applied research australia ltd

Government & Defence / Other

Job summary

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.

Ballarat & Central Highlands, Bannockburn, Victoria

Casual

Not specified

Registrar, Ballarat

magistrates court victoria

Government & Defence / Other

Job summary

Leadership opportunity offering career development.

Ballarat & Central Highlands, Victoria

Full time

Not specified

Open Spaces Maintenance Worker

golden plains shire council

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.

Ballarat & Central Highlands, Victoria

Casual

Not specified

Remand Program Facilitator

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria

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.

Ballarat & Central Highlands, Ararat, Victoria

Full time

Not specified

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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