Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 66193
Directorate: Health and Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 15 June 2026
Contact Officer: Brent Novak on [email protected] or (02) 6205 0469
Details: The Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Security Policy Officer and is looking for a high-performing and motivated individual to join our team.
In this role you will apply conceptual and analytical skills to a wide range of security policy issues. The Senior Security Policy Officer will contribute to policy development, reform and implementation, including the drafting and coordination of Assembly, Cabinet and policy documents.
The Senior Policy Officer will support the Agency Security Advisor to implement the Protective Security Framework for HCSD, as well as other security related recommendations, strategies and action plans.
The Senior Policy Officer will have experience of working within the structure of the ACT Public Service and knowledge of government processes. They will exercise initiative and sound judgement, possess excellent communication and decision-making skills, and the ability to development and maintain strong working relationships across government and non-government.
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: Tertiary qualifications within security and/or policy are desired but not required.
Notes: 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 provide a written two-page pitch describing your qualifications and experiences in relation to the Selection Criteria (What You Require from the Position Description). Do not use AI to write your application. Also include your curriculum vitae with your application.
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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