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Our values guide our decisions to ensure we have a culture of continuous improvement and talent building, ensuring a high-performing, future-oriented and solution-seeking team, that promotes growth and delivers the best outcomes for our Members. 

PHA offers a rewarding, interesting, and unique work environment and the PHA employee experience is supported by competitive remuneration structures. In addition, we offer:

  • A values-driven culture built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, leadership and care
  • A culture of continuous learning with a strong focus on professional evolution and growth
  • Study assistance, including up to five days study leave per year and full or partial reimbursement of course costs
  • End-of-year office closure (Christmas and New Year)
  • Rebatable employer offering a broad range of flexible salary sacrificing / salary packaging options
  • Interstate travel opportunities
  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • Great office location with free parking in Canberra’s leafy Inner South
  • Full kitchen facilities and complimentary refreshments and snacks
  • Flexible, friendly workplace with an active social club.

Here's what some of our team say about working at PHA:

  • “PHA is very multicultural and offers opportunities for everyone to foster and grow, both professionally and personally.”
    Stacey Liu Finance officer,
  • “Our culture of innovation and collaboration at PHA is a great asset, as is the support and opportunities provided for staff such as myself to work in distributed locations across Australia.”
    Evie Kielnhofer Project Officer, Biosecurity Planning

  • “Having flexible work arrangements when you have a young family
    has made a huge difference    .”

    Rohan Burgess Surveillance Manager, Partnerships
  • “The team’s passion and drive inspires me to deliver the best of my ability.
    The level of care for staff is what sets PHA apart.”
    Rebecca Powderly Coordinator, Biosecurity Planning

Career opportunities

Graduate recruitment

From time to time, PHA is interested in suitably qualified graduates as vacancies arise.

Project Officer, Digital Systems

The Project Officer, Digital Systems is a member of the Digital Systems team in the Resilience and Innovation portfolio. The team adds value to data by collating and analysing information to transform it into insight and intelligence that informs decision making.

With general direction and day-to-day supervision from the Manager, Digital Systems, this role works closely with the Coordinator, Digital Systems to provide support for a range of Digital Systems managed by PHA that deliver national surveillance and diagnostic outcomes for plant biosecurity. The Project Officer engages with various stakeholders across government and industry to promote data sharing and increased access to diagnostic information, facilitated by the Digital Systems at PHA.

Our ideal candidate

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • a demonstrated aptitude to quickly learn and understand new digital systems and technologies.
  • demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team.
  • demonstrated problem-solving skills, as well as strong attention to detail.
  • sound oral and written communication skills.
  • strong interpersonal, stakeholder and relationship management skills.
  • ability to consistently adhere to and demonstrate PHA’s Values in Action through day-to-day activities and interactions.

In addition, we are interested in hearing from people with graduate qualification in Information Technology or a related field and experience in applying these skills in a novel environment; or graduate qualification in science with an interest in applying this knowledge in a digital systems context.

Employment terms

The position is based in the PHA Office in Canberra; however, other locations may be considered based upon experience. The position is available at a minimum of 30 hours per week until 30 June 2028. The salary range (excluding superannuation) is $81,538 – $104,833 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Work rights

Candidates must have ongoing work rights in Australia, independent of any employment with PHA. PHA does not generally act as a sponsor for work visas.

To apply

Please apply online by providing your up-to-date CV/resume, along with a brief, one-page cover letter, outlining your suitability for this role by referring to the required key capabilities, experience and qualifications in the position description.

Please note: We do not accept applications submitted via email.

Applications close Wednesday, 29 July 2026. Interviews will be held week beginning 10 August 2026, with a view to the successful candidate commencing in the role by September 2026.

For further information or enquiries

Please see the Position Description for further information about the role.

Please direct enquiries to Simon Morgan via email in the first instance; smorgan@phau.com.au

Work rights

Candidates must have ongoing work rights in Australia, independent of any employment with PHA. We do not generally act as a sponsor for overseas employees. Sponsored employment will be clearly specified in the job advertisement.

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