Closes: 29 April 2026
Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 18966
Directorate: Health and Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 22 April 2026
Contact Officer: Regan Freeburn on or (02) 5124 9644
Details: The role of the Health System Performance Branch is to contribute to improving public hospital services in the ACT and to promote financial sustainability in the health sector. The Branch supports the Directorate’s management of the ACT Local Hospital Network (LHN), leading the development and management of agreements with ACT LHN service providers, including the monitoring of service delivery as agreed in annual Service Agreements.
As Assistant Director Funding and Performance, you will work across all levels of the Directorate and with key stakeholders to research, develop and analyse the performance of public hospital and health care providers against government objectives and key performance indicators. We are looking for a team member that has a strong understanding of the ACT's health system, and is experienced in the preparation of government business, governance and policy documents, and materials for high-level governance bodies and forums.
Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. 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 ACT Public Service (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 commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
Notes: A merit pool or merit list will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. The successful applicant may be selected on application and referee reports only.
How to apply: Please provide:
* A current curriculum vitae.
* A pitch (no more than two pages) addressing the Selection Criteria, position Duties and Responsibilities (please see position description attached).
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.
Health and Community Services
Health and Community Services Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under ACT Health Directorate and Community Services Directorate.
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