Closes: 24 February 2026
Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 66228
Directorate: Infrastructure Canberra
Advertised (Gazettal date): 10 February 2026
Contact Officer: Matthew Padovan on
Details: Are you motivated by turning policy into action? Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and make a real difference in how government services are being delivered?
The Government Insourcing Taskforce (Taskforce) is on a mission to execute the ACT Government's commitment to bring public housing repairs and maintenance back in-house and we need a self-starting, strategic thinker to help us get there.
As a Senior Advisor, you'll help drive project management efforts, support implementation of new delivery model and shape governance and assurance processes to align with the ACTPS Insourcing Policy and Framework. In this role, you'll balance tasks, listen to diverse perspectives, and turn complex viewpoints into clear, actionable insights and reports.
This is a role that blends big picture thinking with practical execution within dedicated and supportive team working closely with the Assistant Director and Director, Government Insourcing. You'll play a crucial role in contributing development of Taskforce objectives for short term tasks and strategic planning for longer-term initiatives.
We're looking for professionals with:
* Demonstrated understanding of Government decision making processes and agency guidelines.
* Excellent organisational skills and initiative.
* Demonstrated ability to establish productive and supportive working relationships.
* Highly developed communication skills with a focus on written and visual communication.
* A collaborative mindset and a commitment to excellence.
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:
* Tertiary qualifications in public administration or related subject and/or comparable professional experience is highly desirable.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2026 with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. At the ACT Government, we're proud to lead the way in progressive, flexible work arrangements. Our team embraces hybrid working, combining work from home with the convenience of working in Canberra City.
How to Apply: Please provide the following:
* A two-page pitch responding to the Selection Criteria.
* Curriculum vitae.
* Two completed referee reports.
Applications should be submitted .
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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Note
This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2026 with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.