Are you a champ at jigsaw puzzles? Build LEGO like the LEGOMasters? Play well with others to solve problems and anticipate issues before they arise? If so, we have the position for you! The Regulatory Strategy & Reform team within the City & Environment Directorate is looking for an Assistant Director with excellent strategic thinking and writing skills as well as an ability to problem solve that is second to none. The work is varied, can be fast-paced and will involve working collaboratively with each branch across the agency and key stakeholders across the ACT Public Service. This team is often called on to respond to emerging priorities and strategic issues as they arise. 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 available immediately until 01 March 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. 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: If you are up for the challenge and enjoy working on a wide variety of projects with the opportunity to learn about an entire organisation then this role is for you! Send us a one-page pitch outlining how you meet the Selection Criteria and why you are the best candidate for the job. Include your curriculum vitae and the contact details for two referees. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. City and Environment City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate. LI-DNI Note This is a temporary position available immediately until 01 March 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.