Government & Defence roles within 150km of Canberra— who's advertising, what they pay, and the latest openings.
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What you'd take home
+$0/week
As a Government & Defence worker in Canberra, the median advertised salary is about $142 more per week than the national median.
Canberra
Take-home after rent
$1,807/wk
National median
≈ +$7,384/year difference in salary alone.
State-capital salary data wasn't available for this classification, so this compares against the national median instead. Canberra's rent is shown for context only — it isn't netted against a capital figure we don't have.
Housing-based estimate. Compares median advertised salary and median weekly rent; excludes food, transport and other living costs. Salary from live listings; rent from ABS regional data.
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VFS Services Australia
Global Impact: Join a team that plays a pivotal role in visa processing for governments worldwide. Your work will have a global reach, making international travel possible for countless individuals. Diverse and Dynami…
Raytheon
Date Posted: Country: Australia Location: AU-ACT-CANBERRA-2613 ~ 4 Brindabella Cct ~ BRINDABELLA PARK, Lvl 1 Position Role Type: Onsite Dynamic work environment in Defence industry Enjoy a fast-paced job that fits you…
Australian Government
Ongoing Salary: $89 404 to $113 413 plus 15.4% superannuation Canberra, ACT Employment Opportunity The Freedom of Information and Privacy section (FOIP) within the Office of Corporate Counsel (OCC) is primarily respon…
MSS Security
Competitive salary with car allowance Onsite parking Collaborative and supportive team culture About the Company As one of Australia's leading security companies, with a national footprint across Australia, MSS Securi…
Health and Community Services
Closes: 10 September 2026 Classification: Senior Officer Grade C Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation Position No: 55630 Directorate: Health and Community Services Advertised (Gazettal date): 27 August 2026…
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
Do you want to work at an agency where each day reveals new opportunities to work on some of the biggest issues facing consumers and businesses and have opportunities to pursue new and exciting pathways? Do you want t…
