Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 71525
Directorate: Health and Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 16 June 2026
Contact Officer: Adam Duffy on [email protected] or (02) 5124 9117
Details: The Public Health Regulation (PHR) section of the Health Protection Service is seeking an Assistant Director to contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of public health policy and regulation.
As an Assistant Director, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks including researching, coordinating and developing a range of strategic advice in relation to health protection and regulatory policy and legislation including tobacco control, food safety and pharmaceutical products. The role will involve collaboration and
consultation with a wide range of stakeholders and the management of intergovernmental public health agreements.
Desirable skills include experience in regulatory policy development, drafting Government correspondence, and/or a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.
Eligibility/Other requirements: Previous experience in public health policy or regulatory policy is highly desirable.
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months.
Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment Police check.
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: Please submit a maximum one-page application demonstrating your suitability against the Skills, Knowledge and Behavioural Requirements for this role outlined in the Position Description.
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.
