Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 61659
Directorate: Health and Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 24 August 2026
Contact Officer: Katrina Armstrong on [email protected] or (02) 6207 1324
Details: The Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is looking for an experienced and motivated Child and Family Cultural Officer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in strengthening connections between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, communities, and services. you will foster strong relationships between ACT Koori Preschools, families, and communities to enhance parent and caregiver engagement in children's early learning, development, and educational pathways.
As the Child and Family Cultural Officer you will act as a cultural liaison between Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) programs and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, supporting meaningful family participation in early childhood education and development.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and communities, along with a sound understanding of culturally safe practices, early childhood development, and community engagement. Strong relationship-building, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills are essential.
Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. 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 ACT Public Service (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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This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified position.
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Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)
Notes: This is an Identified position in accordance with Section 27(4) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and is only open to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander lived experience and cultural capability is considered essential and therefore confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage may be requested.
A merit pool or merit list will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to apply: Please provide a written response (maximum two pages) addressing your skills, experience, and capabilities in relation to the duties and requirements outlined in the Position Description. Applicants should also submit a current curriculum vitae and the contact details of two professional 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.
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 an Identified position in accordance with Section 27(4) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and is only open to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander lived experience and cultural capability is considered essential and therefore confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage may be requested.
