Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 10714
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 26 May 2026
Contact Officer: Fiona Amundson on [email protected] or (02) 6207 8300
Details: The ACT Emergency Services Agency is looking for an experienced and driven Assistant Director Public Information to lead high‑impact communications in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment where your work genuinely makes a difference.
In this senior role, you’ll lead a small, high‑performing team responsible for delivering clear, timely and trusted information to the ACT community. From drafting media releases and ministerial briefs to shaping strategic communications and engagement plans, you’ll turn complex and sensitive issues into messages that inform, reassure and empower the public. You’ll also play a critical role during emergencies, providing accurate advice under pressure—sometimes from within an Incident Management Team.
We’re looking for a collaborative leader and natural team player who thrives in change, values partnership and can juggle competing priorities without losing momentum or quality. You’ll bring exceptional writing skills, strong media nous, and the confidence to work with senior executives, ministers, stakeholders and the media.
If you’re motivated by purpose, enjoy working at pace, and want to lead communications that truly matter—this is your opportunity to make an impact with a passionate, dedicated team at the heart of emergency services in the ACT.
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:
- 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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Tertiary qualifications in the field of communications and/or a related discipline area is highly desirable.
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Experience working in a high pressure, fast-paced environment such as emergency services is desirable.
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A minimum of a Driver’s licence Class ‘C’ is desirable.
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This position does not require a pre-employment medical.
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 21 May 2027.
A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill similar vacancies over the next 12 months.
Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
The successful applicant may be required to work outside of normal hours in support of operations or to deliver events and engagement activities. Additional hours worked will be remunerated in accordance with the relevant enterprise agreement.
How to apply: Applicants should submit a two-page response addressing the position capabilities, together with your curriculum vitae and the contact details of at least two referees. See the attached Position Description for further information about the role.
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.
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This is a temporary position available immediately until 21 May 2027.
