Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 68553
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 22 July 2026
Contact Officer: Louise Bartram on [email protected] or (02) 6207 6524
Details: This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Economic Development through the position of Assistant Director, Minister and Executive Coordination Team (MECT). This position is key to the provision of critical review and quality assurance of all Economic Development ministerial briefings, correspondence and executive correspondence. The position will also assist the Director of MECT in the efficient management and co-ordination of all Government and directorate business from all the business units of Economic Development to the Deputy Director-General and Executive Group Manager/s and all of the Ministers served by Economic Development.
As part of the central agency, the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate, you will exemplify the public sector values of respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation.
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:
- Knowledge of HPE Content Manager (TRIM) is desirable.
Notes: This is a temporary position available from 02 September 2026 until 25 June 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply:
Please provide:
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A written response of no more than two-pages addressing the Section Criteria (Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities) found in the attached Position Description.
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A current curriculum vitae and the contact details for two 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 from 02 September 2026 until 25 June 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
