Vacancy Details

The Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA) is responsible for managing the application of bankruptcy and personal property securities laws through the delivery of high-quality personal insolvency and trustee, regulation and enforcement, and personal property securities services. AFSA’s vision is to support a strong credit system for the Australian community. 

Further information about careers at AFSA and what we offer can be found at Careers | Australian Financial Security Authority (afsa.gov.au) 

AFSA is seeking experienced Executive Level 1 professionals to join the Strategy & Government Division within our Enabling Services Group.

These opportunities sit within a division responsible for strengthening organisational performance, accountability and influence through its assurance, government engagement and strategic communications functions. Successful candidates will work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across the agency to provide strategic advice, lead key initiatives and contribute to the achievement of AFSA's priorities.

Vacancies may be available across the following roles:

Assistant Director, Assurance:

  • Contributes to strong governance, risk management and organisational performance through the delivery of internal audit and enterprise assurance activities.

Assistant Director, Government Engagement:

  • Builds and maintains productive relationships across government and external stakeholders, supporting AFSA's engagement objectives and strategic priorities.

Assistant Director, Project and Strategic Communications:

  • Leads the delivery of strategic communication initiatives that support organisational priorities, stakeholder engagement, organisational change and employee outcomes.

Further information about each role is available in the Candidate Information Pack.

These roles may be offered on an ongoing or non-ongoing basis in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney.

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

How to apply

Click the 'Apply' button below to open the AFSA careers portal.

You will have an opportunity to log into your existing AFSA Careers portal account or create an account once you select 'Apply'. The registration process only needs to be completed once even if you're applying for multiple vacancies.

If registering for the first time, you'll receive an email with a link to confirm your registration, which will expire within 15 minutes. If the link expires, you must request a new code by:

  • Clicking 'Forgot Password?'
  • Check your emails (including your junk folder), and
  • Follow the prompts to complete the registration process.

If you do not receive the email with a link, please contact PeopleConnect@afsa.gov.au with the job title in the subject line.

Complete the following steps to complete and submit your application:

  • Review the overview and navigation information in the portal.
  • Questions marked with * or within a red box are mandatory questions and must be completed. 
  • Upload your referee details.
  • Complete the questionnaire and declaration.
  • Upload your cover letter (maximum 750 words) and resume (maximum 2 pages). Applications exceeding these limits will only be assessed up to the page and word limits specified.
  • Submit your application. 

Applications for this vacancy close at 11:59PM AEDT on Sunday 20 September 2026.

If you have questions about this role or recruitment process, including requests for adjustments or have difficulties accessing or applying, email PeopleConnect@afsa.gov.au.

We look forward to receiving your application.