Classification: Administrative Services Officer 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 44193
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 17 June 2026
Contact Officer: Ruth Mendones on [email protected] or (02) 6205 1768
Details: The Policy Branch in the Work Safety Group is seeking a highly motivated and passionate Policy Officer to join the Workplace Legislation and Policy team.
The Workplace Legislation and Policy Team is responsible for ensuring that the legislative frameworks for workers’ compensation, workplace safety, dangerous goods and industrial relations are operating efficiently and support reductions in the health, social and economic impact of work injury. It also monitors and oversees the performance of the Territory’s private sector workers’ compensation scheme, represents the Territory at local and national forums covering work health and safety, injury management and industrial relations matters.
As a Policy Officer within the team, you will support the Senior Director, Workplace Legislation and Policy in contributing to a range of legislative policy and reform projects delivering accurate, timely and professional advice to support to the development and maintenance of effective regulatory and industrial relations frameworks for the Territory.
This is a permanent opportunity within the Workplace Legislation and Policy team. If you are interested in developing and applying your problem solving and analytical skills, engaging and collaborating within the team and externally facing on legislative policy matters and love variety we encourage you to apply.
The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility/Other requirements: Tertiary qualifications or relevant experience in law, economics, workers’ compensation, work health and safety policy and public policy are highly desirable
Note: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
This position is in a workplace designed for activity-based work (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.
How to Apply: Please provide a two-page pitch about your skills, experience and suitability for the role, a current curriculum vitae and 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.
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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