Closes: 14 May 2026
Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 28756
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 30 April 2026
Contact Officer: Tracy L Cussen on *************@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 0***
Details: A career opportunity has arisen within ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) for an experienced, highly motivated, career-oriented person to fill the role of Director, Policy Unit.
The successful applicant will provide strategic leadership ensuring the delivery of strategic policy in support of the continuous improvement and best practice principles of ACTCS.
In collaboration with stakeholders, you will be responsible for reviewing and enhancing operational and strategic policy, procedures and legislation, including response to emerging issues from litigation or critical incidents.
In addition, you will draft briefs, reports, correspondence, speeches and other vehicles of policy advice and provide expert advice in resolving issues with interpretation of legislation and respond to external requests for policy related information.
To be successful, you will be required to demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills in addition to strong leadership and management skills and an ability to develop and compose complex workplace documents.
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:
* Relevant qualifications in law or social sciences or prior experience in human services policy development, would be an advantage.
* The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal record check.
* Driver’s license is preferred.
* To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa.
* If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated.
How to apply:
To apply, applicants are required to submit three items:
* A one-to-three-page written response addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities within the attached Position Description, having regard for the job requirements.
* A current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager).
* A copy of your current driver’s licence.
Please ensure you submit all three items.
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.
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