Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 54970
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 09 June 2026
Contact Officer: Liza Briggs on [email protected] or (02) 6205 3190
Details: ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced person to fill the position of Director, Workforce Planning and Support, within Corporate Services.
The Director, Workforce Planning and Support is a senior strategic leadership role responsible for driving an integrated, agency‑wide approach to workforce wellbeing, safety and sustainability, while providing specialist leadership of custodial rostering to support safe and secure operations.
The successful applicant will provide strategic oversight of wellbeing policy, initiatives and contracted services that support the physical, psychological and social wellbeing of all ACTCS employees, playing a critical role in enabling managers across the agency to effectively support their workforce, mitigate risk and sustain a capable and resilient organisation.
In addition, you will oversee custodial rostering governance, systems and practices, ensuring compliance with industrial obligations and balancing safety, fatigue management, workforce sustainability and efficiency.
Further to this, you will coordinate the ACTCS records management function, working with ICT and other stakeholders to promote consistent record‑keeping practices, support the effective use of records systems, and ensure compliance with the Territory Records Act 2002.
To be successful, you will demonstrate strong leadership and management qualities, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to develop and compose complex workplace documents.
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:
- The successful candidate may be required to undergo a National Police check.
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This position may require a pre-employment medical.
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This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check.
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To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa.
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If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to six months with a possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
How to Apply: Applicants are required to submit two items:
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A one-to-three-page written response addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities within the attached Position Description, having regard for the job requirements.
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A current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager).
Please ensure you submit all required items.
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.
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This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to six months with a possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
