Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 70745
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 29 July 2026
Contact Officer: Karlya Parnell on [email protected] or (02) 6205 1059
Details: Are you passionate about supporting people to achieve positive outcomes and build safer, stronger communities? We are looking for a skilled and motivated Assistant Director, Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Case Manager to join our team.
As a CVE Case Manager, you will work directly with clients to assess needs, develop case plans, provide interventions, coordinate support services, and monitor progress towards agreed goals. The ACT Support and Intervention Program (ACT-SIP) is voluntary for clients, so rapport building is crucial. You will build effective relationships with clients, stakeholders, and service providers while maintaining accurate records and ensuring services are delivered in a professional, ethical, and client-focused manner.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has strong communication skills, sound judgement, and experience working with individuals who may have complex needs.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
- At least two years of practical experience working in a comparable social work/case management role.
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This position is a Designated Security Assessed Position. Australian citizenship and a current Baseline security clearance or ability to obtain and hold a Baseline security clearance is a mandatory qualification.
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Driver’s licence C class is essential.
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Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to: Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra.
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Relevant tertiary qualifications in community services, sociology, criminology, justice, correctional practice, social sciences, human services, health or related field are highly desirable.
Notes: This is a temporary position available from 06 September 2026 until 30 June 2028 with a possibility of extension and/or permanency. A Merit Pool may 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.
How to Apply: Please submit:
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A current curriculum vitae.
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A response outlining how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the position in reference to the ‘What You Require’ section of the attached Position Description.
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Contact details for at least 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 from 06 September 2026 until 30 June 2028 with a possibility of extension and/or permanency.
