The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is part of the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Our vision is for better health and wellbeing for all Australians through regulatory excellence. We employ about 1,000 staff around Australia. Our head office is in Canberra, with some specialist staff in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and other locations.
Roles at the TGA
Our workforce includes:
- medical practitioners
- scientists
- pharmacists
- laboratory technicians
- compliance inspectors and investigators
- other professionals.
We regularly have opportunities in the following scientific fields:
- biochemistry
- biological sciences
- biomedical engineering
- pharmacy and pharmacology
- pharmaceutical chemistry
- toxicology
- public health general practice.
Other opportunities include:
- administration and corporate services
- good manufacturing practice inspections and auditing
- information technology
- naturopathy and herbal medicines.
Working with us
We aim to attract and retain a skilled workforce with a supportive culture of:
- high performance
- continuous learning
- scientific excellence.
Job vacancies and alerts
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How to apply
To apply for a job with us, visit the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing - Registration Process page.
In your application, you must demonstrate your skills, knowledge, experience, and qualifications to perform the advertised role (or ability to quickly gain these).
More information
- Lean more about working in the Australian Public Service
- Read the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing Enterprise Agreement.