APS5 Program Officer

Karlka Recruiting Group; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Ongoing support: Pre, during and post-

Dedicated consultant per contract

Employee Assistance Program available

Job summary

Karlka Recruiting Group is partnering with a Federal Government Agency to engage an APS5 Program Officer. The role is based in Canberra or Brisbane, with an initial contract from 16/11/2026 to 30/04/2027 and potential extension. You will review compensation claims, assess evidence, and prepare well-reasoned recommendations.

The successful candidate will apply strong analytical, communication and decision-making skills in a collaborative, supportive team environment with hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and critical thinking
• High attention to detail
• Sound judgement and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

• Review and assess compensation claims
• Analyse evidence and complex information
• Prepare written recommendations and reports
• Identify risks and inconsistencies
• Liaise with internal stakeholders

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Judgement and decision-making

Job description

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Hybrid work arrangements available
• Contract from 16/11/2026 until 30/04/2027
• Canberra or Brisbane Location

About the company

Karlka Recruiting Group has partnered with aFederalGovernment Agencyto engage a APS5 Program Officer.This position is located in their busyCanberra or Brisbaneoffice for an initialcontract from 16/11/2026 until 30/04/2027 with a possible 6 month extension.

About the Position

TheAPS5 Program Officerwill join a dedicated team responsible for reviewing compensation claims, assessing evidence and preparing well-reasoned recommendations. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to important government work while using strong analytical, communication and decision-making skills.

Duties

• Review and assess compensation claims
• Analyse evidence and complex information
• Prepare written recommendations and reports
• Identify risks and inconsistencies
• Liaise with internal stakeholders

Requirements/Skills

• Baseline Security Clearance mandatory
• Strong analytical and critical thinking
• High attention to detail
• Sound judgement and decision-making skills

Benefits working with this Client

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Hybrid work arrangements available

Benefits working with Karlka Recruiting Group

• Weekly pay
• Ongoing support: Pre, during and post placement
• Dedicated consultant per contract
• Employee Assistance Program available

Nyiyaparli and other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.
Applications received after thedue datemay be considered for similar roles.