Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 61608
Directorate: Health and Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 17 June 2026
Contact Officer: Renee Coonan on [email protected] or (02)5124 0000
Details: The Health Legal Policy team plays a key role in supporting the Directorate's engagement with the legislative cycle across the Health and Mental Health portfolios. The team ensures that law reform initiatives are contemporary, evidence-based, and responsive to the health and wellbeing needs of the ACT community.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to fill the role of Director, Health Legal Policy. Working under broad direction from the Senior Director, you will collaborate closely with senior executives and business areas across the Health Stream to deliver high-quality legal policy advice. You will lead the development and delivery of key law reform projects and contribute to the effective stewardship of health legislation.
This is a unique opportunity to influence significant policy outcomes and drive reforms that support a safe, effective, and inclusive health system for the ACT.
Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
- Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
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Qualification in law is highly desirable.
Note: A Merit Pool or merit list will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter of no more than two pages outlining your suitability for the role, addressing the Selection Criteria. Additionally, include your current curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees, one of whom must be your current direct supervisor.
Please refer to the Position Description attached for full responsibilities and requirements.
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.
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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