Closes: 31 May 2026
Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 08251
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 22 May 2026
Contact Officer: Katherine Cooper on ***************@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 8***
Details: The Recruitment and Information Services team is seeking to fill the position of Director, Recruitment and Information Services.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to combine a strong understanding of legislative employment frameworks with a passion for delivering high-quality recruitment outcomes across the ACT Public Service (ACTPS).
As a key leader within the Office of Industrial Relations and Workforce Strategy (OIRWS), you will lead change and manage a multidisciplinary team to deliver a seamless end-to-end recruitment experience for both applicants and hiring areas across all classifications of government.
You will provide strategic direction and expert advice on public sector employment frameworks, lead workforce governance and recruitment initiatives, and build strong relationships across Government to support workforce capability and service delivery.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate experience managing within a customer-facing human resources environment, along with the ability to interpret and operationalise legislation, particularly in relation to executive engagement and merit-based recruitment.
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 for a period of three months, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: Please provide a pitch (up to two pages) addressing the capabilities listed under “What you require”, along with a copy of your curriculum vitae. Details of your most recent manager will be required and may be contacted for referee checks for shortlisted applicants.
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.
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This is a temporary position available for a period of three months, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency