build your career. build australia’s future.

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources works to solve some of our country’s most pressing challenges, growing the economy and creating jobs for all Australians. 

The department’s advice and insight shapes policy in areas critical to Australia’s future, including:

• industry innovation
• manufacturing and supply chains
• emerging technologies like AI and quantum
• resources and critical minerals
• science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources wants their workforce to reflect the Australian community.

They need people with diverse skills, expertise, perspectives,  and lived experience of disability to provide depth and help shape policy to benefit all Australians. DISR wants people with disability to add their voices and skills to the team.

There are roles available in locations around Australia.

DISR wants you to feel safe, engaged and valued as you work alongside your colleagues to resolve issues that matter. 

This is an affirmative measures recruitment program under Section 33 of the APS Commissioner’s Directions 2022 and is open only to people with disability.

To support your application, you can access:

• recruitment materials in accessible and alternative formats
• clear written and visual information about the interview process
• interview questions in advance of the interview to help you prepare
• additional time for assessment tasks and interview
• an interview environment that is inclusive for all candidates

Please ask for any reasonable adjustments you need to support you through the recruitment process. Options may include, but are not limited to:

• interview via phone or video 
• additional time to complete interviews
• access to an Auslan interpreter
• ability to bring a support person
• a larger or smaller interview room with suitable lighting.

You are encouraged to reach out to our dedicated team at:

• disr.recruitment@randstadsourceright.com.au or
• call 1800 648 942, and we can support you through the process.

Access more information about the Australian Public Service Disability Employment Program by visiting the following links:  

• ASPC Disability Employment Strategy
• ASPC disability employment strategy, easy read
• DISR – EVP for people with disability

Candidate information sessions were held in August 2022. Below you can find a recording of one of these sessions and a copy of the presentation, including some frequently asked questions.

• DISR Affirmative Measures Recruitment Program - Candidate Information Session Recording
• DISR Affirmative Measures Recruitment Program - Candidate Information Session Presentation