Classification: Administrative Services Officer 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 55384
Directorate: Digital Canberra
Advertised (Gazettal date): 08 July 2026
Contact Officer: Simon Checksfield on [email protected] or 0468639303
Details: Do you have an interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital innovation? Join our team and help deliver Whole-of-Government AI services that support smarter, safer and more effective public services.
As an AI Services Officer, you will support the delivery and adoption of AI services across the ACT Government, including managing AI tools, coordinating use cases, supporting service improvements, and contributing to governance, security assurance and compliance activities. Working with stakeholders across government, you will help drive AI initiatives from concept through to implementation while ensuring services remain secure, reliable and aligned with government priorities.
This is an exciting opportunity to build your skills in AI, data and digital service delivery while contributing to innovative projects that deliver real value for the ACT community.
We are looking for someone with:
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Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
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Experience supporting digital, technology or service delivery initiatives
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An interest in AI, emerging technologies and innovation
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Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
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A collaborative approach and willingness to learn
Join us and help shape the future of AI across the ACT Government.
Eligibility/Other Requirements: The successful applicant must be an Australian citizen and possess or acquire and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance at Baseline level as an eligibility qualification. If AGSVA screening is not successful, your employment will not commence or, if already commenced, your employment will be reassessed.
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. This position requires the occupant to be an Australian citizen.
A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
Please note, this position will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.
Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times.
How to Apply: Applicants should submit:
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a one-page pitch outlining their suitability for the position against the capability requirements in the Position Description; and
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a current curriculum vitae with details of at least two referees.
Please review the Position Description for details about the role and associated responsibilities, and feel free to contact us if you have questions.
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 for 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. This position requires the occupant to be an Australian citizen.
