Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 5
Salary: $95,722 - $100,956 plus superannuation
Position No: 51634
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 28 July 2026
Contact Officer: Tanya Young on [email protected] or (02) 6205 0738
Details: This position is responsible for supporting the work of the Common Assessments team by coordinating administrative and project-related activities, preparing clear communications and resources, supporting stakeholder engagement, and assisting with the collection, checking and use of education data.
The role also provides broader support across the Planning, Evidence and Analytics Branch as required, including secretariat support, records management, data-related tasks, research application processes, and general coordination work. The successful applicant will be proactive, organised and detail-focused, with sound judgement, strong written communication skills, good data literacy, and the ability to build productive working relationships with schools, Directorate teams and external stakeholders.
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:
Desirable
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Experience preparing school-facing, stakeholder-facing or public sector communications.
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Experience creating visually clear resources using tools such as PowerPoint, Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud or similar.
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Experience working with education data, assessment programs, schools or government implementation projects.
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Familiarity with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Excel, Power BI or similar reporting and collaboration tools.
Compliance Requirements
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This position does not require a pre-employment medical.
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This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People check.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 27 November 2026 with the possibility of permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Please submit:
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A response (of no more than two pages) addressing the ‘Professional and Technical Skills, and Knowledge’, and ‘Behavioural Capabilities’ requirements included in the Position Description.
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A current curriculum vitae; and
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The contact details of 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 27 November 2026 with the possibility of permanency.
