In-Demand Director Jobs in Lyneham, Act

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 51515
Directorate: Worksafe ACT
Advertised (Gazettal date): 10 June 2026
Contact Officer: MattE Davis on [email protected] or (02) 6205 2618

Details: Do you possess strong leadership skills? Are you passionate about Work Health and Safety and want to play an active role in improving health and safety for ACT workers? If you answered yes to these two questions, we’d love to hear from you.

WorkSafe ACT is a fully independent office headed by the WHS Commissioner. Here at WorkSafe ACT we are proud of the work we do and are committed to improving the physical and psychosocial health and safety of Territory workers.

We have an exciting temporary vacancy for a passionate leader to fill the role of Assistant Director within our Compliance and Enforcement branch. The day-to-day activities of the Compliance and Enforcement section includes participating in proactive safety programs and campaigns, liaising with industry stakeholders, workers, and the public.

The Assistant Director will lead, monitor the daily work and outputs of a team of inspectors. In this role you will prepare high level written materials and respond to workplace incidents in accordance with WorkSafe ACT’s strategic and business plan to promote regulatory excellence. In this role you will be responsible for undertaking people management functions, including performance and probation discussions.

If you possess good leadership qualities and want to work for an organisation making a positive difference to the lives of ACT workers, we encourage you to apply. As an ACT Government employee, you will have access to a great range of benefits and excellent employment conditions.

Have any questions about the role? Please reach out to the contact officer and we’d be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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: Ability to perform the functions of an authorised inspector in accordance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and other related legislation, including mandatory training for Workers’ Compensation legislation as a delegated/appointed/Authorised officer by the WHS Commissioner.

Unrestricted drivers licence
Willingness to:
- participate in an after-hours on-call and telephone roster when required.
- participate in programmed after hours compliance activities when required.
- wear a uniform

Notes: This is a temporary vacancy of six months. Selection may be based on written application and referee reports only. A Merit Pool may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Please note that this position has moved to a new workplace designated for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers do not have a designated workstation/desk.

How to Apply: Applications are sought from potential candidates and should include a supporting written pitch of no more than two pages demonstrating your skills and experience relevant to the position capabilities listed under the ‘Ideal Candidate’ section in the Position Description. Please ensure you meet the ‘Essential Requirements’ of the role as detailed in the Position Description.

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 vacancy available for six months.

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