Closes: 06 May 2026
Classification: Senior Officer Grade A
Salary: $172,246 plus superannuation
Position No: 37508
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 22 April 2026
Contact Officer: Nadia Marjan on ************@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 9***
Details: A permanent opportunity exists to join the Civil and Regulatory Law Branch as a Senior Director (SOGA) in the Access to Justice Team. Leading the Access to Justice team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing policy, legislation and programs relating to legal assistance, courts and tribunal legal policy, as well as other civil justice initiatives. You will also be responsible for collaborating with the ACT Courts and Tribunal (ACTCT) to progress timely appointments to the ACTCT, as well as working closely key justice stakeholders, the ACT legal assistance sector and ACT Electoral Commission to progress legislative reform opportunities. In addition, the Senior Director will be required to deliver priorities under the National Access to Justice Partnership 2025-2030 and lead the management of ACT budget funded legal assistance programs and services.
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:
* Experience in policy is highly desirable.
* A law degree or other relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in appropriate field is highly desirable.
Note: This is a permanent position at the SOG-A level within the Access to Justice team. The successful applicants may be selected based on application and referee reports only. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill vacancies, temporary and permanent, across LPP over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Applicants should submit:
* A supporting statement (no more than two to three pages) outlining practical experience and examples related to the role with reference to the Professional and Behavioural Capabilities.
* A current curriculum vitae and the name and 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.
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