Closes: 10 April 2026
Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 33536
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 27 March 2026
Contact Officer: Brent Chick on or
Details: Are you a curious problem solver who enjoys working collaboratively with others?
The Projects team in Economic Development is looking for an experienced officer to contribute to the delivery of key projects being led by the Policy, Strategy and Projects Branch.
Reporting directly either to the Director of the Projects team or the Executive Branch Manager, the Assistant Director is responsible for the:
* Coordination of Ministerial briefings and advice on various economic development project policies, budget management, procurement and delivery considerations.
* Drafting of Cabinet submissions and business cases relating to time critical government projects.
* Working collaboratively with partners across Economic Development, including meeting management and chairing responsibilities, to deliver government commitments and projects.
* Liaising across government to assist senior executives in driving outcomes for high profile projects, including the Telstra Tower Revitalisation and the ACTivate Capital Fund.
For more details, please refer to the Position Description.
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.
Notes: This is a temporary position is available from 11 May 2026 to 31 July 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. 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 provide a supporting statement of no more than two pages that addresses the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description; Curriculum Vitae; and 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.
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Note
This is a temporary position is available from 11 May 2026 to 31 July 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.