Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 66143
Directorate: Health and Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 27 July 2026
Contact Officer: Georgia Niedermeier on [email protected] or (02) 6205 4527
Details: The Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is seeking a motivated and collaborative Assistant Director, Engagement & Events to lead strategic engagement activities and the professional delivery of inclusive community events.
In this role, you will manage the planning, delivery and evaluation of community events and activities that support government priorities and strengthen connections with the multicultural community and key stakeholders. You will contribute to the development and implementation of policies, programs, grants and events, while providing expert advice on issues relevant to the work area.
You will prepare high-quality written materials including briefs, correspondence, Cabinet submissions, speeches, media releases and reports. Working collaboratively across government and with community organisations, you will establish and maintain effective partnerships, represent the Directorate and the ACT Government at events and forums, and contribute to operational, financial and contract management activities.
As a leader, you will build team capability, support staff development, set priorities and manage resources to ensure successful delivery of outcomes. You will bring excellent relationship management and communication skills, a solutions-focused approach, sound judgement and the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
This role also supports key government initiatives, including the National Multicultural Festival and social recovery activities for multicultural communities during Territory emergencies.
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:
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An educational qualification in the relevant field is highly desirable.
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Current driver’s license is essential.
Notes: This is a temporary position available for up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency. 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: A two-page pitch addressing the Selection Criteria is required. Two referees are required, including the contact details for your current manager.
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 for up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.
