Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 58459
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 02 September 2026
Contact Officer: Charlotte Smith on [email protected] or (02) 6207 0254
Details: Are you a champ at jigsaw puzzles? Build LEGO like the LEGOMasters? Play well with others to solve problems and anticipate issues before they arise? If so, we have the position for you!
The Business Improvement team within the City and Environment Directorate is looking for an Assistant Director with excellent strategic thinking and writing skills as well as an ability to problem solve that is second to none. The work is varied, can be fast-paced and will involve working collaboratively with each branch across the directorate and key stakeholders across the ACT Public Service. This team is often called on to respond to emerging priorities and strategic issues as they arise.
If you are up for the challenge and enjoy working on a wide variety of projects with the opportunity to learn about an entire organisation then this role is for you!
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.
A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office-based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing and flexible start and finish times.
Please note, this position is in a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers do not have a designated workstation/desk.
How to Apply: Please provide one-page pitch outlining how you meet the Selection Criteria and why you are the best candidate for the job. Include your Curriculum Vitae and the contact details for two referees.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.
