Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 69050
Directorate: Health and Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 09 July 2026
Contact Officer: Alyssa Randerson on [email protected] or (02) 6205 0430
Details: DLOs are physically embedded within the Minister’s Office and act as a central contact and coordination point between ministerial staff and the directorate, whilst also working with stakeholders across government. This provides DLOs with unique opportunities to develop networks and build working relationships with key contacts broadly in ACT government.
To be successful in the role you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a sound understanding of government process while being responsive and adaptable to ever changing priorities. You will have the chance to showcase your organisational skills, apply sound judgements and problem solve as you monitor and manage business over a range of matters ensuring quality and timeliness of service.
So, if you are a person who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys working with various stakeholders and develop positive relationships to achieve outcomes we want to hear from you.
this role includes an attractive DLO Allowance, which is 7% of the fortnightly rate of pay for the employee’s classification calculated on ordinary hours worked in that fortnight, paid fortnightly in arrears. It is not paid during leave and does not count as salary, except for super.
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.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months.A merit pool will be established from this process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Applications are sought from potential candidates and should include:
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A pitch of no more than two pages demonstrating your skills and experience relevant to the position capabilities under the 'What You Require' heading in the Position Description,
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A current Curriculum Vitae
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Contact details of at least two relevant 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.
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 up to 12 months.
