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Why work with us
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) exists to honour Australia’s commitment to those who have served our Nation. We support veterans, defence members and their families from all periods of service — wartime, conflict and peacetime — through programs that deliver care, compensation, commemoration, income support and Defence support services.
Our work helps improve self-sufficiency, quality of life, financial wellbeing and community recognition for the veteran community. Every role at DVA contributes to outcomes that matter — to individuals, families and the nation.
DVA is both a policy and service delivery agency. We work closely with ex-service organisations, the Department of Defence, and international veterans’ administrations to deliver joined-up, high-quality services.
Our vision is to be a responsive and flexible organisation, delivering connected services that meet the needs of current and future generations of veterans and veteran families.
Back to topWorking at DVA
At DVA, you will be part of a workplace that values purpose, people and flexibility. We foster a culture of respect, inclusion and collaboration, where employees are supported to grow and do their best work.
We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences and perspectives. DVA is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve and encourages applications from:
Veterans and former Australian Defence Force members, whose skills and experience are highly valued across the APS
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- People with disability
- People who identify as LGBTQIA+
- People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
View more information on how we help the veteran community and our work.
You will find a copy of our latest annual report here.
Back to topGeneral Recruitment
Take on a rewarding, varied, and broad career with an Australian Public Service Department that can bring balance and flexibility to your working life, while supporting you to stay connected to your community.
Back to topWhat we offer
We are a Veteran Employer of Choice! This means you benefit from a workplace actively supporting veterans and veteran families – one that understands and values military experience. You’re joining an organisation publicly recognised for its commitment to fostering veteran-friendly employment pathways and long-term career success.
There are many benefits to working with us at DVA. Enjoy attractive employment conditions, healthy work-life balance, hybrid work opportunities, career pathways and generous pay rates.
Salary and super
Salaries, including salary increases and advancements, are in the DVA Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027. You'll receive 15.4% employer contribution to your super, in addition to your salary.
Leave
We offer generous leave, including:
- Four weeks annual leave, plus additional paid leave from Christmas to New Year and the option to purchase up to 8 weeks more leave per year
- Paid parental leave, for primary and secondary caregivers, including adoption and long-term foster care leave
- Up to 18 days paid personal leave per year to recover from illness or injury or to care for a family member
- Paid study leave
- Up to 3 days paid cultural leave per year for significant religious or cultural obligations
- Up to 6 days paid ceremonial leave (in any period of 2 years) for First Nations employees for cultural or ceremonial purposes
- Defence Reserves Leave.
Working arrangements
You'll enjoy flexible working arrangements, and other benefits, to help balance work and life, including:
- The opportunity for hybrid work – mixing office days with work from home
- Access to flexible hours
- Potential for part time work.
Health and wellbeing
Take care of your mental and physical wellbeing through:
- An annual flu vaccination
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program
- A healthy lifestyle subsidy.