Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 45483
Directorate: Health and Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 28 July 2026
Contact Officer: Matthew Wafer on [email protected] or (02) 5124 9792
Details: Alcohol, Tobacco, Other Drug, Sexually Transmissible Infections and Blood Borne Viruses (ATODS) Policy are seeking a high-performing and experienced policy officer with strong written communication skills and well-developed stakeholder engagement and collaboration capabilities. Experience/ interest in drug checking policy is also highly desirable.
The ATODS Policy team works to strengthen the ACT's response to alcohol, tobacco and other drug use and sexual health challenges by collaborating across government, health services, and communities to develop policy and programs supporting accessible services and reducing stigma in the ACT.
The Assistant Director is responsible for preparing policy advice and delivering project outcomes in support of HCSD’s policy agenda and public health priorities. This is achieved through the development of documents, reports, submissions, briefs, and correspondence for the Senior Executive and Government, and through engagement with community, government and clinical partners. This position would lead HCSD’s work on drug checking, including sector coordination and governance.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:
- Knowledge of, or experience in alcohol and other drug policies would be highly regarded.
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Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
Notes: This is a temporary position available from 01 September 2026 until 27 January 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
This position will be performed under the ACT Government’s hybrid working arrangements, including home-based work and two days a week in person at an office space designed for activity-based working (ABW).
How to Apply: Applicants are requested to provide:
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A one-page pitch outlining their suitability against the capabilities (‘What You Require’) and experience required for the position within the attached Position Description.
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A current curriculum vitae, and the contact details of two referees.
The recruitment process may be decided on written applications only.
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 from 01 September 2026 until 27 January 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
