Closes: 15 May 2026
Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 59113
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 08 May 2026
Contact Officer: Shannon Rowe on ************@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 5***
Details: Applications are sought from a highly motivated individual, who is organised and works well under pressure, to fill the role of Assistant Director within the Policy, Planning and Built Environment Group (the Group). The Assistant Director is part of the executive support team providing high level organisation and administrative support to the Group.
The role requires a self-motivated, detail-oriented person with strong time management and effective organisation skills, with the ability to think laterally, work under pressure and achieve deadlines in an environment of competing priorities.
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 a similar role, and an understanding of ACT Government business and administrative processes will be highly regarded.
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 11 December 2026.
A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 12 months.
Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. This position has moved to a new workplace designated for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.
How to Apply: Applications are sought from potential candidates and should include a:
* Two-page pitch addressing the Selection Criteria
* Curriculum vitae
* Contact details of at least 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.
City and Environment
City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.
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Note
This is a temporary position available immediately until 11 December 2026.