Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 68008
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 14 August 2026
Contact Officer: Jayne Simon on [email protected] or (02) 6207 3919
Details: Shape memorable experiences across two of Canberra's most iconic destinations.
The National Arboretum Canberra and Stromlo Forest Park are unique places that bring together nature, recreation, events and community. We are seeking a committed and motivated leader to join our team as Assistant Director, Events and Engagement.
In this diverse and rewarding role, you will lead a small team responsible for delivering visitor engagement, communications, events and business improvement initiatives across both venues. You will oversee a diverse events calendar while managing event and venue approvals, digital and visitor communications, strategic projects and operational systems, ensuring activities are delivered safely, effectively and in line with governance requirements.
As a member of the leadership team, you will provide strategic advice, build productive stakeholder relationships and drive initiatives that enhance visitor experiences, support commercial outcomes and strengthen community connections. You will exercise sound judgement, balance competing priorities and
ensure activities are delivered safely, effectively and in accordance with governance requirements.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence how visitors, event organisers and the broader community experience two of the ACT's most significant public destinations. If you are a collaborative leader who enjoys working at the intersection of operations, engagement, governance and innovation, we would love to hear from you.
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:
Essential:
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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)
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Possession of, or the ability to acquire, a First Aid certificate.
Desirable:
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Driver’s License
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Ability to work flexible hours including outside core business hours, extended hours, weekends and public holidays during event delivery periods is required.
Note: 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: Applicants should submit:
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An expression of interest of no more than two pages outlining your claims against the position requirements.
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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.
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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