Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 31572
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 03 July 2026
Contact Officer: Megan Callaway on [email protected] or (02) 6205 8299
Details: Policy and Cabinet is seeking Expressions of Interest for a temporary Assistant Director (SOG C) role in the Commonwealth–State Relations Branch - a fast-paced, responsive team at the centre of government.
This is a unique opportunity to step into a leadership role where your work will directly influence how the ACT engages with the Commonwealth and other jurisdictions on significant national policy issues. You will operate at the forefront of national policy, helping to drive outcomes through forums such as National Cabinet, Council for the Australian Federation and other key intergovernmental fora.
In this role, you will:
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Lead and deliver strategic advice to the Chief Minister, Head of Service and Cabinet
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Drive coordination across government, bringing together advice to form clear, unified ACT positions
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Navigate complexity, shaping responses to evolving national challenges and opportunities
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Deliver results, contributing to major national policy initiatives aligned with the Government’s priorities.
Reporting to the Senior Director, you’ll join a small, high-performing team and thrive in an environment that values initiative, judgement and influence.
If you’re a confident leader who enjoys working at pace and is passionate about delivering outcomes that advance the ACT’s strategic interests at the national level, this is your opportunity.
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:
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You are not required to gain a security clearance for this temporary opportunity.
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 September 2026, with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: To apply for the position, please provide:
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A 'pitch' of no more than one (1) page that clearly demonstrates your experience against the 'Professional / Technical Skills and Knowledge' and 'Behavioural Capabilities' outlined in the Position Description.
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A curriculum vitae.
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Contact details for two referees, including your current supervisor.
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 immediately until 30 September 2026, with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
