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Department secretary salary in Australia

How much does a Department Secretary make in Australia?

Average base salary

$74,146

The average salary for a department secretary is $74,146 per year in Australia. 14 salaries reported, updated at 6 April 2026

Highest paying companies for Department Secretary in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
St John of God Health Care
 
$80,417per year
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Western Sydney Local Health Di...
 
$71,669per year
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Austin Health
 
$70,000per year
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Sydney Local Health District
 
$68,282per year
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Sydney Childrens Hospital Netw...
 
$67,916per year
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NSW Health
 
$65,924per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Department Secretaries

  1. Auburn NSW
    $77,853 per year
  2. Camperdown NSW
    $76,998 per year
  3. St Leonards NSW
    $74,699 per year
  4. Westmead NSW
    $70,593 per year
  5. Sydney NSW
    $69,459 per year

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