Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 43068
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 25 August 2026
Contact Officer: Ben Tifan on [email protected] or (02) 6205 8027
Details: Do you care about your community? Do you want to protect those who are vulnerable?
If you are keen to contribute to a safer Canberra community, then Access Canberra wants to hear from you!
Access Canberra is looking for a highly motivated person, with high level attention to detail and strong communication skills. This role is fast paced and makes direct and meaningful contributions to keep our community safe and enjoyable for all.
The Director role has responsibility for issuing registrations under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011. The role requires experience in risk management, strong interpersonal skills and relationship management with key community, interstate, and individual stakeholders.
As Director, you will be responsible for the daily operations of the risk assessment and background screening teams, as well as the issuing of registrations to individuals who work or volunteer with vulnerable people in Canberra. ACT Working with Vulnerable People registrations include NDIS Worker Screening and Working with Children checks.
Registration decisions regard the best interests of vulnerable people as the paramount consideration, taking into account their safety, welfare and protection.
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 diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.
DISCLAIMER: Potentially Offensive or Traumatic Material
Work carried out by the Working with Vulnerable People Team involve potentially distressing case materials such as in the areas of physical violence and abuse, sexual assault, child exploitation (which includes offences relating to child pornography, the grooming and procuring of children for sexual purposes, and child sexual assault). The review of such matters may involve exposure of staff members to graphic violent and pornographic images, written descriptions of such matters, and disturbing factual situations.
By applying for the position, you acknowledge the nature of the material you may be exposed to in the role and indicate that you are willing to utilise employer provided support services to manage your mental health on an ongoing basis.
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: 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 - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au)
By applying for the position, you acknowledge the nature of the material you may be exposed to in the role and indicate that you are willing to utilise employer provided support services to manage your mental health on an ongoing basis (see the disclaimer).
Notes: This is a temporary position available from 19 October 2026 until 25 March 2027. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times.
How to Apply: Applicants must submit a current curriculum vitae including the details of two referees and a two-page pitch addressing the requirements under ‘Our Ideal Candidate’ which can be found in the attached 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.
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 from 19 October 2026 until 25 March 2027. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
