Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 53787
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 11 June 2026
Contact Officer: Kieran Ives on [email protected] or (02) 6205 9095
Details: Are you passionate about government decision-making and eager to shape the future of policy and administration?
We’re currently seeking a Director to join the Cabinet, Assembly, and Government Business. In this position, you can expect diverse and exciting opportunities to deliver positive changes in government processes while demonstrating sound administrative, governance and organisational skills and the ability to coordinate and deliver on Whole of Government priority projects and tasks.
You will thrive in this role if you have a curious mind, the ability to gain a strong understanding of the ACT Government’s Cabinet, Assembly and Government Business activities and thrive in a team environment. You will also enjoy leading and developing a small team, managing projects and working collaboratively with other across government on daily basis.
As a member of Policy and Cabinet, you will be part of our team, that fosters a collaborative and supportive environment where people bring their authentic self to the workplace. We are a multi‑disciplinary team passionate about achieving quality policy outcomes for the Canberra community. We encourage creativity, openness and unique perspectives through information sharing and building mutual trust with our partners across government.
If you’re ready to make a difference and thrive in a challenging yet rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you!
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:
- This position requires a pre-employment medical.
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This position is a Positions of Trust Level 2 and requires the successful applicant to either hold or be able to obtain NV1 security clearance.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months with a 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. This position will be working in a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers do not have a designated workstation/desk.
How to Apply:
Applicants should submit:
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A two-page pitch (maximum) outlining their suitability for the position in line with the ‘What You Require’ section of the attached Position Description.
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A current curriculum vitae with the contact details of 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.
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This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months with a possibility of permanency.
