Closes: 05 May 2026
Classification: Senior Officer Grade A
Salary: $172,246 plus superannuation
Position No: 00046
Directorate: Digital Canberra
Advertised (Gazettal date): 28 April 2026
Contact Officer: Greg Tankard on ************@act.gov.au or MS Teams or (02) 6207 5***
Details: Digital Canberra (DCBR) Design and Strategy Branch (DSB) is seeking expressions of interest for the temporary role of Senior Director, Digital Policy.
The role is a senior position within DSB and will require strong leadership and stakeholder relationship skills. This role is responsible for leading and mentoring the Digital Policy team in the development and provision of high quality, evidence-based strategic policy advice relating to ICT and digital matters in line with government priorities and outcomes. This role also contributes to the building and maturing of a strategic policy capability across DCBR.
To be successful in this role you will require extensive knowledge and skills in preparing written documentation (both strategic and routine) in a government setting, strong liaison and stakeholder relationship skills, and the ability to exercise initiative, sound judgement, and critical thinking and analysis to current and future policy challenges.
This role works collaboratively with the DSB team, all areas of DCBR, and with colleagues across directorates to lead work that provides earlier visibility and understanding of the ICT and digital implications of initiatives across government and nationally, influencing and shaping strategic decision-making.
As part of the ACTPS, this role has access to a range of flexible working provisions including hybrid work arrangement primarily based in the Canberra City office (220 London Circuit), the Gungahlin office (Winyu House), and/or home. ACTPS staff also have access to a range of FlexiSpace office locations across Canberra.
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:
* The successful applicant must be an Australian citizen and possess or be able to acquire and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance at the Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) level. For this temporary position, consideration may be given to Australian citizens who meet the requirements to acquire an NV1 clearance.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to six months. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
How to apply:
* A maximum two-page personal pitch. In your personal pitch, please explain why you are the best person for the job and how you meet all the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, and Behavioural Capabilities; outlined in the \"What you require\" section of the attached Position Description.
* A current curriculum vitae and the contact details of two referees.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
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.
Digital Canberra
Digital Canberra was established on the 1 July 2025, amalgamating positions which previously were advertised under Chief Ministers and Economic Development Directorate and ACT Health Directorate.
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Note
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.