Closes: 15 April 2026
Classification
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 70985
Directorate: ACT Long Service Leave Authority
Advertised (Gazettal date): 01 April 2026
Contact Officer: Elena Agrizko on or (02) 6247 3900
Details: The Long Service Leave Authority (ACT Leave) is a Statutory Authority of the ACT Government responsible for the administration of portable long service leave benefit schemes for covered industries within the ACT.
Our vision is to make portable long service leave universally understood and recognised as an important and accepted part of the employment landscape. Our activities are determined by the Long Service Leave (Portable Schemes) Act 2009, and we are governed by a Board appointed under the legislation.
ACT Leave is led by the Chief Executive Officer and Registrar, supported by an Executive Team comprising the Chief Finance Officer and Deputy Registrar, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Corporate Services Officer and Chief Information Officer.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Director, Employer Compliance and Enforcement plays a significant role in the leadership and technical direction of the Compliance Team. The team is responsible for:
Devising and delivering against the Compliance Strategy, Planning, executing, recording and reporting compliance and enforcement activities that support ACT Leave's statutory functions and objectives,Interpreting and applying the Long Service Leave (Portable Schemes) Act 2009 in operational settings, including complex coverage, registration and employer obligation matters;Developing practical guidance, procedures and decision tools that support sound, consistent and procedurally fair compliance decisions; andContributing subject-matter expertise to employer education and stakeholder engagement activities that improve understanding of scheme obligations and strengthen scheme integrity.
The role works closely with the Chief Finance Officer and Deputy Registrar, the Compliance Manager, Senior Compliance Officers and other internal teams, and liaises externally with industry bodies, other government agencies, the ACT Government Solicitor, the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal and the ACT Magistrates Court as required.
The role exists to strengthen ACT Leave's external compliance and enforcement capability by translating legislation into practical operational approaches, improving decision quality and consistency, and supporting risk-based, value-for-money compliance outcomes.
Eligibility/Other Requirements
Tertiary qualifications or commensurate experience in a related field such as Law, Public Policy, Public Administration, Regulation, Compliance or a related discipline would be highly regarded.A current driver's license.Educational and professional qualification checks may be undertaken prior to employment.
Notes: This is a temporary position available from April 2026 for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.
A merit pool will be created from this recruitment process to fill identical vacancies in the next 12 month.
How to Apply: Expressions of interest are sought from potential candidates and should include a supporting statement of no more than two pages outlining experience and/or ability in the above areas, contact details of at least two referees and a current curriculum vitae.
The selection process will include a written task and an interview.
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.
Note
This is a temporary position available from April 2026 for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.