Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 56897
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 17 June 2026
Contact Officer: RebeccaJ Sullivan on [email protected] or (02) 6205 8353
Details: The Policy Branch in the Work Safety Group is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assistant Director to join the Workplace Legislation and Policy team.
The Workplace Legislation and Policy Team is responsible for ensuring that the legislative frameworks for workers’ compensation, workplace safety, dangerous goods and industrial relations are operating efficiently and support reductions in the health, social and economic impact of work injury. It also monitors and oversees the performance of the Territory’s private sector workers’ compensation scheme, represents the Territory at local and national forums covering work health and safety, injury management and industrial relations matters.
As an Assistant Director within the team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Senior Director, Workplace Legislation and Policy and Work Safety Group Executive in delivering accurate, timely and professional advice to develop and maintain effective regulatory and industrial relations frameworks for the Territory.
This is a temporary opportunity to gain an insight into work safety and industrial relations legislation and policy. If you are interested in critical thinking and strategic problem-solving roles, we encourage you to apply.
The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility/Other requirements: Tertiary qualifications or relevant experience in law, economics, workers’ compensation, work health and safety policy and public policy are highly desirable.
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 4 December 2026.
A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
This position is in a workplace designed for activity-based work (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.
How to Apply: Please provide a two-page pitch about your skills, experience and suitability for the role, a current curriculum vitae and contact details for at least 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 immediately until 4 December 2026.
